ODT Posts May 2025 PLF Distribution

The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) posted the May 2025 Public Library Fund (PLF) distribution of $45,076,823 — which is $1,046,999 (or +2.38%) above ODT’s original estimate that was issued in July 2024; and $971,762 (or +2.20%) above ODT’s updated estimate issued in December 2024. This brings the fiscal year (FY) 2025 PLF Year-to-Date to $455,483,127 and the calendar year (CY) 2025 PLF Year-to-Date to $204,712,603.

According to the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), overall state tax receipts for the month of April came in 0.8% or $20 million above estimates. So far, for FY25, state tax collections are $550 million or 2.4% ahead of expectations. This is especially important as the state budget discussion is underway in 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 May 2025 can be found on the OLC website.