Ease of Access to Information
The People’s Advocate Advocates To Remove Information Barriers Kingston, NY (June 20, 2016) – Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach commends Legislator Dave Donaldson for his introduction of Resolution No. 297 of 2016 which establishes a policy that governs the accessibility and timeliness of information and records. The policy, which has …
County Health Insurance
Stop Posturing. Start Providing. Parties Must Prioritize Residents Over Reimbursements Kingston, NY (June 9, 2016) – Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach joins other regional leaders pushing for a prompt resolution to the contract dispute between Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield and the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley. While a new …
Court Ordered Restitution Audited
Ulster County Probation Department’s Financial Operations Reviewed Kingston, NY (May 24, 2016) – The Office of the Ulster County Comptroller recently completed an audit of the County’s Probation Department’s internal controls over receipts and disbursements of monies related to compensation paid to crime victims, commonly referred to as restitution. During …
Profiting from Not-For-Profits
Quality of Life Impact From Our Not-for-Profits Learn First Hand How The Region Benefits Rosendale, NY (May 10, 2016) – Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach will be moderating a panel discussion on not-for-profits in Ulster County and their impact in the Rondout Valley. The forum will be hosted by the …
Tobacco Corp
Tobacco Corp’s Tax Exempt Revocation Prompts Inquiry Kingston, NY (April 5, 2016) – The Office of the Ulster County Comptroller has begun an inquiry into the Ulster Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation (UTASC), after discovering that the blended component unit of the County has had its tax exempt status revoked for …
Everybody Knows Your Name Internal Controls Report
Sharing User Names Could Create Weakness In Financial Management Program Kingston, NY (March 17, 2016) – The recent Audit of Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts highlighted concerns with user security and access to the County’s financial management system. After conducting an evaluation of the sufficiency and integrity of the controls …