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 …
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 …
Retirement of County Clerk Postupack
Comptroller Gallagher Commends Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack on Her Retirement After 45 Years of Service to Ulster County Kingston, NY (August 13, 2024) – Comptroller March Gallagher today expressed heartfelt appreciation for Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack, who has announced her retirement after more than 45 years of distinguished …
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 …
Issuance of First Quarter Financial Report
Comptroller’s First Quarter 2024 Financial Report Shows Revenues Down and Expenditures Up from the Prior Year Kingston, NY (June 18, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2024 First Quarter Financial Report. The County’s revenue collections decreased by $570 thousand in the first quarter of 2024 compared to …