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Overtime Pay Snapshot
While many departments rely on overtime to meet operational demands, the report concludes that continued year-over-year growth suggests overtime has become a recurring component of County operations rather than a temporary response to staffing shortages. The report encourages continued evaluation of staffing models, scheduling practices, and operational efficiencies to better …
Memorandum
Comptroller Gallagher Pushes Back on Proposed Federal Rule Threatening $50M in Ulster County Grant Funding
The proposed Office of Management and Budget rule would give federal agencies broad new power to terminate grants, add red tape before awards are even approved, and hold counties liable for the “reputation” of every subrecipient organization, all while allowing funds already spent in good faith to be clawed back. …
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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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 …
Comptroller’s Report Shows Ulster County Overtime Costs Climb 49% Since 2022
(Kingston, NY, July 15, 2026)— Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released the 2025 update to the County Payroll Dashboard and an accompanying analysis showing Ulster County’s overtime and on call expenditures continue to rise, adding millions of dollars in recurring payroll costs as County leaders confront future budget pressure. …
Press Release Re: U.C. Fund Balance Report
Comptroller’s Office Releases Fund Balance Report (Kingston, NY, June 25, 2026) — Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released the 2025 Ulster County Fund Balance Report, an annual analysis of the County’s financial reserves across all governmental and internal service funds. As of December 31, 2025, Ulster County held $142.9 …
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?