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Ulster County Debt Review and Snapshot
ULSTER COUNTY COMPTROLLER RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF COUNTY DEBT Report Finds County Debt Fiscally Sound, Well Below Constitutional Limit, AA Bond Rating Maintained Bond debt service for 2026 is projected at $15,315,181, covering principal and interest payments on long-term bonds. The County has not resorted to fiscal stress-driven borrowing instruments …
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 COMPTROLLER RELEASES COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF COUNTY DEBT
Report Finds County Debt Fiscally Sound, Well Below Constitutional Limit, AA Bond Rating Maintained (Kingston, NY, June 10, 2026) – Ulster County Comptroller March S. Gallagher today released a Review of Ulster County’s Debt, a detailed examination of the County’s borrowing practices, outstanding obligations, and fiscal outlook as of December …
Ulster County Income Tax Surcharge
Currently at issue is the Ulster County Fair Taxes Act proposal (Resolution No. 2026-295). As the County continues to adopt deficit budgets that anticipate relying on Fund Balance appropriations, and we face impacts from federal cuts, I applaud the Executive and the Legislature for considering additional new revenue sources. While …
Petition to Discharge: Encouraging Robust Debate
The Ulster County Charter does not direct the Comptroller to evaluate pending legislation, but our team does review all pending resolutions and local laws for their fiscal implication. This month, Resolution 2026-331 raises broader questions about transparency, public debate, and minority participation in government that warrant discussion. Pending Resolution 2026-331 …
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?