County’s Procurement Card Program Could Provide Additional Rebates
Kingston, NY (April 14, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released an audit of Ulster County’s use of procurement cards. Procurement cards (P-cards) are credit cards used by government entities. Ulster County entered its current P-card contract with JP Morgan Chase in 2008. That agreement has not been …
Press Release Re: Issuance of the 2025 Ulster County Emergency Housing Snapshot
Ulster County Emergency Housing Needs and Costs Grow Substantially – Kingston, NY (April 9, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released an Emergency Housing Snapshot report to provide the public with information on the state of emergency housing in Ulster County. Ulster County provides emergency shelter for individuals …
Press Release Re: 2024 Ulster County Public Pay Dashboard
Kingston, NY (February 27, 2025) — Today the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released the 2024 payroll data on The Ulster County Public Pay Dashboard. The Public Pay Dashboard data breaks down each Ulster County employee’s 2024 pay into base pay, overtime pay, and other miscellaneous pay types. The data can …
Press Release Re: Issuance of the Ulster County Health Insurance Audit
Kingston, NY (February 20, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released an audit of the County’s self-insurance program. The audit revealed that the County had neglected to separately account for the health insurance program. The Administration has been working to correct this issue. “Employer provided health insurance has come …
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 …
Samadhi Contract and Payment Halt Report Issued
Kingston, NY (February 5, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report today detailing the reasons for the stop payment order issued by the Comptroller with respect to payments and contract approvals for the Samadhi Center, Inc. The report provides background on why the Comptroller took a heightened …
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 …
Audit of Installment Contracts Shows Opportunities for More Consistent Enforcement
Kingston, NY (December 4, 2024) – Today Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released an Audit of Real Property Tax Installment Agreement Contracts. When a real property taxpayer becomes delinquent on their property taxes, they can enter into an installment agreement contract with the County to repay the back taxes. The …
Federal Funds Impact Report
Comptroller March Gallagher Reports On Federal Funds in Ulster County Kingston, NY (November 25, 2024) – Today Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report entitled Ulster County Federal Funds Impact Report. The report shows that in 2023 Ulster County expended $50.9 million in federal funding, $3 million of which …
Comptroller’s Fund Balance Report
Comptroller Finds Ulster County General Fund $31.1 Million Over Fund Balance Policy Limits, Recommends Protecting Taxpayers from Future Economic Downturns Kingston, NY (October 31, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on Ulster County’s Fund Balance. The Comptroller’s analysis shows that at the close of 2023, the …
Comptroller’s Community College Chargebacks Report
Over 1,000 Ulster County Students Pursue Community College Outside of Ulster County Each Year Kingston, NY (October 21, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the Ulster County Community College Chargeback Report today. As high school graduating classes have declined 9.2% over the last decade SUNY Ulster has seen …
Living Wage Memo
Comptroller Recommends County Legislative Review of the 2021 Ulster County Living Wage Act Kingston, NY (September 16, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher issued a Memorandum to Ulster County Legislative Chair Peter Criswell regarding the Ulster County Living Wage Act. In 2021, Ulster County Adopted Local Law No. 6 …