FCC Broadband Challenge
Ulster County Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion Rallies Stakeholders to Challenge the Federal Broadband Map Kingston, NY (December 27, 2022) – Billions of dollars of federal and state funds will be made available to expand high-speed internet service, and the Comptroller’s Office wants to make sure Ulster County gets its …
Opioid Snapshot
Ulster County Comptroller Releases Snapshot Report on Opioid Fatalities and Settlement Funding Kingston, NY (December 9, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a snapshot on the Opioid settlement funds received by Ulster County. Ulster County resident deaths from opioid overdose has increased 407% since 2014 and 11% between …
2022 Audit of the Ulster County Service Center
Ulster County Comptroller’s Audit Shows Ulster County Service Center Receives Few Calls Kingston, NY (November 23, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a program audit of the Ulster County Service Center. The Center, formerly known as the Constituent Services Navigator, was introduced in the 2022 Ulster County budget …
Comptroller Gallagher’s Statement on Financial Allegations
Comptroller March S. Gallagher Statement on Allegations of Financial Mistake Cover Up Kingston, NY (August 21, 2022) – It is very disturbing to learn that the Commissioner of Finance and Payroll Manager may have been involved in making a significant mistake while specifically trying to obfuscate that error from my …
Joint Executive and Comptroller Press Release and Statement on Financial Allegations
Statement from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan and Comptroller March S. Gallagher on Finance Department’s Transaction Error “During my tenure as County Executive, Ulster County has consistently been recognized for its strong financial stewardship — earning a AA bond rating from S&P and being named one of the most fiscally …
Press Release on Short-Term Rentals
Comptroller Releases Short-Term Rental Analysis: 3% of all Ulster County Housing Units Offered as Short-Term Rentals Kingston, NY (July 20, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller, March Gallagher, released a snapshot report on the impact of the short-term rental market on Ulster County. The analysis compares Ulster County to other surrounding …
Comptroller’s Release of the 2022 Ulster County Fund Balance Report
Comptroller Finds Ulster County $54 Million Over Fund Balance Policy Limits,Recommends Funding Reserves, Avoiding Debt and Providing Tax Relief Kingston, NY (July 7, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on Ulster County’s Fund Balance. The Comptroller’s analysis shows that the County is currently $54 million over …
2022 Ulster County Racial Equity Report
Comptroller’s Office Issues Ulster County Racial Equity Report Kingston, NY (June 14, 2022)– Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released in advance of Juneteenth a Racial Equity Report detailing the disparate experience of Black and brown community members on a variety of health, economic, and quality of life indicators. The indicators …
Comptroller Appoints Digital Citizens Commission & Releases Ulster Draft Broadband Map
Kingston NY (May 4, 2022)—Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher announced the appointment of a new Ulster County Digital Citizens Commission. The mission of the Commission is to bring universal connectivity to all Ulster County residents and businesses with equitable, affordable access to high-speed cable fiber broadband and cellular service. The …
Expansion of Real Property Tax Audit
Ulster County Comptroller Expands Real Property Tax Audit to Include Properties of Interest Kingston, NY (April 25, 2022) – Based on risk assessment and after several months of preparation, on March 29, 2022, the Office of the Ulster County Comptroller launched an audit of the real property tax collection process. …
$70 Million cash reallocation resulting from Investment Audit
Comptroller’s Audit Triggers $70 Million Cash Reallocation Expected to Create $68,000 in Additional Revenue for the Remainder of the Year Kingston, NY (April 4, 2022)– An audit of Ulster County’s Investment Policy released last week by Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher’s office identified the need to analyze alternative investment opportunities …
Appointment of the Director of Internal Audit and Control
Comptroller’s Office Expands Capacity: Comptroller Appoints Director of Internal Audit and Control Kingston, NY (February 16, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher announces the appointment of a new staff member in the Comptroller’s Office. Comptroller Gallagher has appointed Samuel Sonenberg, CPA, to the position of Director of Internal Audit …