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2025 Sales Tax Snapshot

Kingston, NY (February 14, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2024 Sales Tax Snapshot showing record breaking growth in last year’s sales tax revenues. The County’s 2024 sales tax collected was $174,953,478 excluding interest, nearly $8 million above budget and a 2.79% increase over actual 2023 collections. …

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Report on the Comptroller’s Contract and Payment Halt for the Samadhi Center, Inc.

The Comptroller’s Office is presenting this information to the public and elected officials so that there can be a better understanding of why the Comptroller halted payments to and contract approvals for the vendor Samadhi Center, Inc. in January of 2024. Our review of Samadhi over the last 18 months …

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Housing Oversight

Ulster County is experiencing a housing crisis. The Ulster County Comptroller's Office continues to monitor and report on this very important issue.

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Press Release Re: 2025 Sales Tax Snapshot

While sales tax revenues can be an indicator of increased economic activity, during this high inflationary period, sales tax revenue numbers grow but may not indicate more economic activity. “Policy makers should be aware of how inflation impacts sales tax revenues and remain vigilant in tracking the economy for a …

2024 Third Quarter Financial Report

Today, the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released the 2024 Third Quarter Report. Through the third quarter of 2024, Ulster County has experienced increased revenue from state and federal aid, as well as higher collections from sales tax and occupancy tax. These factors have resulted in a substantial surplus at the …

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Meet March & the Staff

March Gallagher, an accomplished attorney and public policy expert, currently serves as the Ulster County Comptroller, bringing years of leadership in economic development, community service, and local business to the role. The Comptroller has established a dedicated and highly qualified professional staff to serve the needs of UIster County's taxpayers.

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