Sizing Up Ulster
How We Compare KINGSTON, NY (August 15, 2016) A Special Report on the Mid-Hudson Region recently released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli highlights the area’s prosperity and further defines Ulster County as it compares to six other neighboring counties. “It is encouraging to see that our County’s median …
Contract Balloons From $30k to $290k
Comptroller’s Office Wants to Let the Air Out Of Amendment Inflation Kingston, NY (July 12, 2016)–The Office of the Ulster County Comptroller has called on Legislative Leaders, the Count Attorney and County Executive to consider adjustments to the County’s contract amendment process in the interest of fostering best practices and …
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 Relies on Gateway Industries
County Relies on Gateway to Help People with Disabilities Not-For-Profit Amply Funded For Services Kingston, NY (June 16, 2016) – In April of 2016 Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach provided an overview of the multi-million dollar relationship that County government has with dozens of area not-for-profit organizations. In his report, …
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 …
Amping Up Electric Car Charger Use
Electric Car Chargers and Amping Up the Numbers High Traffic Locations Could Translate Into Higher Usage Kingston, NY (May 5, 2016) – Ulster County took a huge leap into the future in 2015 by installing nine electric vehicle charging stations on county-owned properties and facilities at a total cost of …
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 …
Spending Tracker Promotes Fraud Detection and Prevention
Spending Verification Promotes Transparency Comptroller’s Claims Auditors Serve as First Defense in Fraud Detection & Prevention Kingston, NY (February 13, 2016) – Maintaining how taxpayers’ money is being spent and providing a watchful eye over its misuse and abuse are just a few of the benefits reaped by the extensive …