ODT Posts April 2025 PLF Distribution

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) posted the April 2025 Public Library Fund (PLF) distribution of $32,575,397 – which is $2,002,614 (or + 6.55%) above ODT’s original estimate that was issued in July 2024; and $364,775 (or + 1.13%) above ODT’s updated estimate issued in December 2024. 

This brings:

FY 2025 PLF Year-to-Date to $410,406,304

CY 2025 PLF Year-to-Date to $159,635,780

According to the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), overall state tax receipts for the month of March came in 5.6% or $98.1 million above estimates. So far, for FY25, state tax collections are $529.5 million or 2.6% ahead of expectations. This is especially important as the state budget discussion moves to the Ohio Senate.

A look at the PLF distribution for the past three years and a link to an Excel spreadsheet listing each county’s distribution total for April 2025 can be found on the OLC website.