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 …
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 …
Historical Sales Tax Snapshot
County Comptroller Releases Historical Sales Data Showing Average Annual 15-year Growth Rate of 3.55% Kingston, NY (October 12, 2022) – The Ulster County Comptroller has released a snapshot report on Ulster County historic sales tax revenues. The County has had average annual sales tax revenue growth of 3.55% during the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
2021 Sales Tax Report
Ulster County Experiences Record Breaking 2021 Sales Tax Revenue Kingston, NY (February 14, 2022) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the 2021 Sales Tax Report showing record breaking growth in last year’s sales tax revenues. The County’s sales tax collected was $154.9 million, $34.3 million above budget and a …
Addition of Wire Transfer Information to Ulster County Taxpayer Checkbook
Ulster County Comptroller March S. Gallagher Announces Additional Transparency Measures Wire Transfer Payment Information to Be Publicly Shared Kingston, NY (February 2, 2022) –Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher is implementing additional transparency measures for 2022 to make it easier for policy makers and residents to understand County finances. Going forward, …
Assigned Counsel 18B Audit Report
Comptroller Releases Audit of Payments to Assigned Counsel Through the 18-B Program Kingston, NY (November 29, 2021) –Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released an audit of payments made under the 18-B Assigned Counsel program. The 18-B program allows judges to appoint an attorney to represent a client when the …
Press Release with favorable Supreme Court decision; UCRRA vs. Office of the Ulster County Comptroller
Supreme Court Affirms County Comptroller’s Audit Authority Over Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Kingston, NY (October 1, 2021) – New York State 3rd Judicial District Supreme Court Judge Lisa M. Fisher has ruled that the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office has audit authority over the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s composting …
2021 Mid Year Sales Tax Report
Ulster County Experiences Record Breaking Sales Tax Revenue Growth In the First Six Months of 2021 Kingston, NY (August 31, 2021) –The first six months of 2021 Ulster County sales tax collections have shown record breaking growth. Mid-year collections have shown a 32% increase when compared to 2020 figures, a …