Press Release Re: 2024 Sales Tax Allocation
Ulster County Shared $27.1 Million of 2024 Sales Tax Revenues with the Local Municipalities Kingston, NY (August 25, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2024 Sales Tax Sharing Report showing the total sales tax payments made by Ulster County to the towns, villages and the City of …
AUDIT IDENTIFIES AREAS FOR IMPROVED INTERNAL CONTROLS AT ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION
Kingston, NY (August 13, 2025)- Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released an audit of the County’s contract with Ulster County Community Action for providing food and personal items to Ulster County residents located in emergency housing motel placements. The scope of the audit covered two $150,000 contracts, one for 2023 …
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.C. COMPTROLLER RE: U.C. Occupancy Tax Audit
AUDIT IDENTIFIES OVER $250,000 IN RECOVERABLE OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE: COMPTROLLER RECOMMENDS OCCUPANCY TAX ADMINISTRATION CHANGES Kingston, NY (August 6, 2025)- Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released the Ulster County Occupancy Tax Audit, which examined taxpayer compliance and County oversight of occupancy tax collections between December 1, 2022, and May …
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.C. COMPTROLLER RE: U.C. Adult Use Cannabis Tax Collections Report
Ulster County’s Cannabis Revenues Higher than Anticipated While County Experiences Unclear Communications from State Kingston, NY (July 28, 2025)– Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the Ulster County Adult Use Cannabis Tax Collections report today. The report showed issues with inconsistent information reported to the County by the New York …
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE U.C. COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE Re: Third Anniversary of the Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion
Kingston, NY (May 6, 2025)- The Ulster County Comptroller’s Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion celebrates its third anniversary. County Comptroller March Gallagher convened the Commission in May 2022 to advance fair broadband access for all constituents, including those in remote regions. The Commission’s focus was to maximize the County’s access …
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 …
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 …
Audit of Ulster County Corporate Compliance Program
Comptroller’s Corporate Compliance Program Audit Finds Opportunities for Improvement Kingston, NY (August 2, 2024) — The Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released an Audit of the Ulster County Corporate Compliance Program. Corporate Compliance, which is required for certain federal and state funds, refers to the commitment to adhere to all relevant …
Statement on New York State Comptroller’s Report on The Condition of Local Owned Bridges
March Gallagher’s Statement on New York State Comptroller’s Report on The Condition of Local Owned Bridges in New York State In a report issued today, the NYS Comptroller identified that Ulster County has more bridges in poor condition than any other county in New York State. As the Ulster County …
New York State Broadband Map Challenge
Ulster County residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities have the opportunity to once again challenge Broadband maps. Please check your address and make sure the state is correct for your property or location. The deadline for challenges is April 11th. For help filing a challenge email: digitalcommissionchair@co.ulster.ny.us or call 845 331 …
Issuance of the Ulster County Solar PILOTs Audit
Comptroller Solar PILOT Audit Finds Inconsistent PILOT Rates, Penalties and Interest Calculations Kingston, NY (September 12, 2023) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a Solar PILOT Audit – Review of Billing and Collections. Ulster County has seen a significant increase in the deployment of solar installations with 107 megawatts …
Broadband Town Hall
Ulster County Comptroller’s Office & Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion Host Broadband Town Hall Kingston, NY (September 8, 2023) — The Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion and the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office are co – hosting a Broadband Town Hall Tuesday, September 12, at 6:00 at the Shandaken Town Hall. …