Press Release Re: NYS Retirement Tier Differences
As momentum builds during this year’s New York State budget cycle to reform Tier 6 of the New York State Retirement System, the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office is urging careful consideration of the financial impact on local governments. With more than half of Ulster County employees enrolled in Tier 6, …
Comptroller Releases Sales Tax Analysis Showing Electronic Shopping Boosted Ulster County Sales Tax Revenue
(Kingston, NY, March 4, 2026) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a Sales Tax Revenues Snapshot showing that 2025 actual sales tax revenue of $180.9 million exceeded projected revenue by $5.9 million. Sales tax is a substantial revenue for the County and provided 38% of all budgeted revenues for …
Press Release RE: Short-Term Rental Report 2025
Kingston, NY (September 22, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released a new report highlighting the rapid growth of short-term rentals (STRs) and their increasing pressure on the county’s housing market. In the ten years since 2015, the number of STRs in Ulster County has increased by 220%, …
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 …
Press Release from the Office of the Ulster County Comptroller: 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 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 …
Samadhi Contract and Payment Halt Report Issued
Kingston, NY (February 5, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report today detailing the reasons for the stop payment order issued by the Comptroller with respect to payments and contract approvals for the Samadhi Center, Inc. The report provides background on why the Comptroller took a heightened …
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 …
Press Release from the Office of the Ulster County Comptroller Re: 2023 Sales Tax Allocations
Ulster County Shared $26.4 Million of 2023 Sales Tax Revenues with the Local Municipalities Within its Borders Kingston, NY (September 9, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2023 Sales Tax Sharing Report showing the total sales tax payments made by Ulster County to the towns, villages and …
Ulster County Sales Tax Sharing Report
Ulster County Shared $26.4 Million of 2023 Sales Tax Revenues with the Local Municipalities Within its Borders Kingston, NY (September 9, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2023 Sales Tax Sharing Report showing the total sales tax payments made by Ulster County to the towns, villages and …
Joint Press Release Re: County Clerk and Comptroller Mortgage Tax Allocation Report
County Clerk and County Comptroller Report on Long-Standing Mortgage Recording Tax Receipts Distribution Issue Kingston, NY (June 5, 2024) Today Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack and Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on Ulster County’s distribution of Mortgage Recording Tax. The review was triggered by an observation in …