Frankfort - The Office of the State Budget Director reported Monday that February's General Fund tax receipts grew nearly 4 percent compared to February of last year, an increase of more than $21 million. Total revenues for the month were more than $574 million compared to nearly $553 million a year ago. Receipts have grown nearly 4 percent for the first four months of fiscal year 2012, according to a press release from state Budget Director Mary Lassiter.The state's forecast calls for 2.8 percent revenue growth for the entire fiscal year. To meet that goal, receipts must grew 1 percent over the last four months of the fiscal year.
Road Fund receipts enjoyed a healthy 5.4 percent increase over February 2011 levels. Year to date receipts for fiscal year 2012 have grown 7.5 percent.