Comptroller’s Sheriff Corrections Audit and Snapshot
Comptroller Issues Staff and Capacity Audit of Office of the Sheriff Corrections Division Kingston, NY (August 13, 2020) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released an audit of the inmate capacity and staffing of the Ulster County Office of the Sheriff’s Corrections Division.The Corrections Division represents 7% of the total …
Ulster County Contract Transparency
Approved Ulster County Contracts: Comptroller Makes County Contracts Transparent Kingston, NY (July 1, 2020) – In accordance with her pledge to enhance transparency and accountability across County operations, Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher has begun sharing all contracts and contract amendments that the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office approves on a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ulster Insecurity
Further Precautions to Protect the Public and County Employees are Needed Kingston, NY (November 08, 2018) –In the wake of yet another tragic act of violence, Comptroller Elliott Auerbach continues his four-year effort to provide stronger building-wide safety measures for the nearly two hundred people who work,andmanymore who transact business …
Family of Woodstock Contract(s) Audit
Timeliness of Contracts Challenge Family and County Delays Disrupt Reporting and Billing Kingston, NY (September 07, 2017) –The multi-million-dollar relationship between Family of Woodstock(Family) and Ulster County prompted an audit of five contracts extending to the Department of Social Services, the Probation Department and the Youth and Human Services Bureau. …
Risk Assessment Survey Press Release 2017
An Ounce Of Prevention… Identifying Risks & Weaknesses To Combat Fraud, Waste & Abuse Kingston, NY (January 17, 2017) – Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach, in a continued effort to ensure best practices while safeguarding against waste, loss,and misuse of taxpayer money,commenced the 2017 RISK ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE. Virtually all units …
The Weight of the County
County Weights & Measures: Small Department, Huge Responsibilities Kingston, NY (October 11, 2016) – “A department consisting of two people has an inspection and enforcement responsibility that impacts the daily lives of all of us and protects consumers at every level of purchase,” says Ulster County Comptroller Elliott Auerbach. “It …
Ulster’s Ethical Opportunity
Enhancing Ethics and Intensifying Integrity Kingston, NY (August 24, 2016)…“What’s going on in New York State government lately is simultaneously heartbreaking, head –scratching and almost comic,” stated Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. And according to a recent report released by Ulster County …