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 …
Public Defender Monies Untapped
Public Defender Monies Untapped Idle Grant Funds Could Strengthen Legal Representation Kingston, NY (February 4, 2019) – The Office of the Ulster County Comptroller has reviewed and audited the administration of two grants awarded to the Public Defender, representing available funding of up to $900,000. The Comptroller has determined the …