Call for Full Investigation of the U.C. Commissioner of Finance, Burt Gulnick
Comptroller Gallagher Calls For full Investigation Of Commissioner Of Finance Kingston NY (March 1, 2023)– On February 28, 2023, the Comptroller’s Office was made aware of allegations of theft occurring at the Hurley Recreation Association and the subsequent removal of Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burt Gulnick as the Treasurer …
FCC Bulk Challenge and Election of Chair
Ulster County Citizens Commission For Digital Inclusion Challenges FCC Broadband Map Kingston, NY (January 20, 2023) — Ulster County successfully submitted a bulk challenge to the Federal Communications Commission Broadband map. The challenge, led by the Comptroller’s Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion, identified 435 lack of service challenges and 165 …
2022 Third Quarter Financial Report
Comptroller’s Third Quarter 2022 Financial Report Indicates a Likely Significant 2022 Surplus Kingston, NY (January 4, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2022 Third Quarter Financial Report. The third quarter of 2022 left the County in a strong financial position with continued economic growth. The County recognized …
FCC Broadband Challenge
Ulster County Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion Rallies Stakeholders to Challenge the Federal Broadband Map Kingston, NY (December 27, 2022) – Billions of dollars of federal and state funds will be made available to expand high-speed internet service, and the Comptroller’s Office wants to make sure Ulster County gets its …
Opioid Snapshot
Ulster County Comptroller Releases Snapshot Report on Opioid Fatalities and Settlement Funding Kingston, NY (December 9, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a snapshot on the Opioid settlement funds received by Ulster County. Ulster County resident deaths from opioid overdose has increased 407% since 2014 and 11% between …
2022 Audit of the Ulster County Service Center
Ulster County Comptroller’s Audit Shows Ulster County Service Center Receives Few Calls Kingston, NY (November 23, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a program audit of the Ulster County Service Center. The Center, formerly known as the Constituent Services Navigator, was introduced in the 2022 Ulster County budget …
Comptroller Gallagher’s Statement on Financial Allegations
Comptroller March S. Gallagher Statement on Allegations of Financial Mistake Cover Up Kingston, NY (August 21, 2022) – It is very disturbing to learn that the Commissioner of Finance and Payroll Manager may have been involved in making a significant mistake while specifically trying to obfuscate that error from my …
Historical Sales Tax Snapshot
County Comptroller Releases Historical Sales Data Showing Average Annual 15-year Growth Rate of 3.55% Kingston, NY (October 12, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a snapshot report on Ulster County historic sales tax revenues. The County has had average annual sales tax revenue growth of 3.55% during the …
Joint Executive and Comptroller Press Release and Statement on Financial Allegations
Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Comptroller March S. Gallagher on Finance Department’s Transaction Error “During my tenure as County Executive, Ulster County has consistently been recognized for its strong financial stewardship — earning a AA bond rating from S&P and being named one of the most fiscally …
Press Release on Short-Term Rentals
Comptroller Releases Short-Term Rental Analysis: 3% of all Ulster County Housing Units Offered as Short-Term Rentals Kingston, NY (July 20, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller, March Gallagher, released a snapshot report on the impact of the short-term rental market on Ulster County. The analysis compares Ulster County to other surrounding …
Comptroller’s Release of the 2022 Ulster County Fund Balance Report
Comptroller Finds Ulster County $54 Million Over Fund Balance Policy Limits,Recommends Funding Reserves, Avoiding Debt and Providing Tax Relief Kingston, NY (July 7, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on Ulster County’s Fund Balance. The Comptroller’s analysis shows that the County is currently $54 million over …
County Comptroller’s Review of 701 Grant Avenue
Comptroller Recommends Foreclosure of 701 Grant Avenue to Recoup $10 Million in Taxes, Penalties, Interest and Return the Property to the Tax Roll Kingston, NY (June 27, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller, March Gallagher,released a report on delinquent property tax collections for 701 Grant Avenue after it was brought …