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Ulster County Bridges: Staff Time, Projects, and Bridge Status
The Comptroller’s Office found that Ulster County Department of Public Works’ Bridge Crew has significantly improved bridge inventory conditions, reducing the number of poor condition bridges from 45 bridges to 34 bridges, a reduction of 24%. The review also analyzed Bridge Crew hours from 2018 through 2025. Sixty-eight percent of …
Fraud Prevention Through Good Accounts Payable Processes
The Comptroller's Office approves claims for payment, contracts and employee reimbursements. We work directly with the finance and accounts payable staff of every Ulster County department to assist them in meeting the requirements of current Ulster County policies and procedures.
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Comptroller Releases Ulster County Bridge Report
Conditions Improved, Preventative Maintenance Needed (Kingston, NY, September 30, 2026) — Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released a report reviewing County bridge conditions and Bridge Crew work. The report follows the New York State Comptroller’s 2024 review of locally owned bridges, which found that Ulster County had the greatest …
Statement from the Office of the Ulster County Comptroller re: UCAT Investigation
For release: Immediately Statement from the Office of the Ulster County Comptroller re: UCAT Investigation The Ulster County Comptroller’s Office has received multiple credible allegations of the falsification of time records by management at the Ulster County Area Transit Department. The actions taken by the Comptroller were within the scope …
Ulster County SNAP and Taxes: Questions and Answers
As the fiscal watchdog elected by the people of Ulster County, I believe it is important to help residents understand the fiscal implications of major policy proposals. There has been considerable confusion surrounding the proposed Ulster County Fair Taxes Act, Property Taxes, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as …
in taxpayer funds saved and earned since 2020 by the Office of the Comptroller!
$19 BILLION in Lost Money
Every day New York State returns $1.5 million to those who file claims here. Is any yours?