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