Ulster County Contract Transparency
Approved Ulster County Contracts: Comptroller Makes County Contracts Transparent Kingston, NY (July 1, 2020) – In accordance with her pledge to enhance transparency and accountability across County operations, Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher has begun sharing all contracts and contract amendments that the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office approves on a …
Short Term Rental Occupancy Tax Audit
Short-term Rental Occupancy Tax Collection Inefficiencies Lead to Lost Revenues Kingston, NY (June 24, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a two-part report on the program and finance aspects of occupancy tax revenues for short-term rental transactions in Ulster County. Occupancy tax collections have increased from $1.2 million …
Ulster County Taxation of Real Property Transactions
Equitably Taxing Real Property Transactions to Relieve Ulster County Taxpayers Kingston, NY (June 15, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on taxation of real property transactions in Ulster County. The Ulster County Clerk recorded 4,450 mortgages in 2019. As a result, the Clerk administered $1.85 million …
2019 Ulster County Fiscal Stress Test
Ulster County Fiscal Stress Level Increases But Remains in “No Designation” Category Despite Fund Balance Usage Kingston, NY (May 18, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller’s Office has released the latest Ulster County Fiscal Stress Test results. The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) developed the Fiscal Stress …
2020 4th Quarter Report
Ulster County Used $7.2 Million in Fund Balance as Expenses Exceeded Revenues in 2019 Kingston, NY (May 12, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2019 4th Quarterly Report. The Report is mandated under §C-57(I) of the Ulster County Charter which requires the Comptroller’s Office to report on …
Guest Column – Tough Times Are Ahead for Ulster County
As your comptroller, it’s my responsibility to let employees, residents and taxpayers know how things look as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have gone from early April projections of a potential 10% budget shortfall of $34.5 million (which was unthinkable) up to a 15% shortfall of$50 million (which …
Salary Shift to NYS Unemployment Insurance
County Comptroller Calls for Examination of Salary Shifting Homebound Employees Unable to Work to Unemployment Kingston, NY (April 28, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher urged County Executive Patrick Ryan and Legislative Chairman David Donaldson to examine whether Ulster County should discontinue employment for certain employees as a result …
Revenue Impacts of COVID-19 in Ulster County
County Comptroller Issues Discussion Brief on Potential Covid-19 Ulster County Revenue Impacts Kingston, NY (March 13, 2020) –Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today published a discussion brief of potential revenue impacts as a result of COVID-19. “COVID-19 is likely to have substantial negative impacts on Ulster County sales and use …
Transparency First: Comptroller Prioritizes Openness Among Initial Actions
Transparency First: Comptroller Prioritizes Openness Among Initial Actions Kingston, NY (January 21, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher announces new initiatives to enhance transparency and accountability across County operations. These efforts include the release of Ulster County vendor payments and a tip line for accountability measures. In the spirit …
Powering Up: Comptroller Surveys Dollars Behind County’s Telecommunication and Utility Services
Powering Up: Comptroller Surveys Dollars Behind County’s Telecommunication and Utility Services Kingston, NY (December 26, 2019) – The Office of the Ulster County Comptroller has engaged Troy & Banks, Inc. of Buffalo, NY to audit the County’s utility and telecommunication expenses.This review follows Rockland County’s contract with the vendor and …
Preventing Pricey Prescriptions: Comptroller Works with Personnel and Insurance Officers to Keep Drug Costs in Check
Preventing Pricey Prescriptions: Comptroller Works with Personnel and Insurance Officers to Keep Drug Costs in Check Kingston, NY (October 10, 2019) – The diligent work of claims auditing staff and the Personnel Officer could annually save the County thousands of dollars as the Comptroller’s suggestions are implemented in October. After …
Fiscal Stress Test Results Are In: NYS Comptroller Confirms Ulster County’s Strong Performance
Fiscal Stress Test Results Are In: NYS Comptroller Confirms Ulster County’s Strong Performance Kingston, NY (September 26, 2019) – Comptroller Adele B. Reiter is pleased to announce that Ulster County has maintained its six-year history of “stress free” operations, according to NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s 2018 annual Fiscal Stress Test …