All Press Releases

Comptroller’s Report Shows Ulster County Overtime Costs Climb 49% Since 2022

(Kingston, NY, July 15, 2026)— Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released  the 2025 update to the County Payroll Dashboard and an accompanying analysis showing Ulster County’s overtime and on call expenditures continue to rise, adding millions of dollars in recurring payroll costs as County leaders confront future budget pressure. …

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, …

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 …