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 U.C. COMPTROLLER RE: U.C. Occupancy Tax Audit
AUDIT IDENTIFIES OVER $250,000 IN RECOVERABLE OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE: COMPTROLLER RECOMMENDS OCCUPANCY TAX ADMINISTRATION CHANGES Kingston, NY (August 6, 2025)- Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released the Ulster County Occupancy Tax Audit, which examined taxpayer compliance and County oversight of occupancy tax collections between December 1, 2022, and May …
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.C. COMPTROLLER RE: 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 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE U.C. COMPTROLLER RE: Ulster County Auction Report
Ulster County 2024 Tax Auction Records High Proceeds, But Sees Lower Gain as Surplus is Returned to Former Owners Under Changing Legal Landscape Kingston, NY (July 21, 2025)– Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released the Delinquent Real Property Tax Auction Report today. The report focuses on the last auction held …
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE U.C. COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE Re: Third Anniversary of the Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion
Kingston, NY (May 6, 2025)- The Ulster County Comptroller’s Citizens Commission for Digital Inclusion celebrates its third anniversary. County Comptroller March Gallagher convened the Commission in May 2022 to advance fair broadband access for all constituents, including those in remote regions. The Commission’s focus was to maximize the County’s access …
County’s Procurement Card Program Could Provide Additional Rebates
Kingston, NY (April 14, 2025) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher today released an audit of Ulster County’s use of procurement cards. Procurement cards (P-cards) are credit cards used by government entities. Ulster County entered its current P-card contract with JP Morgan Chase in 2008. That agreement has not been …
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 …
2024 Third Quarter Financial Report
Today, the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released the 2024 Third Quarter Report. Through the third quarter of 2024, Ulster County has experienced increased revenue from state and federal aid, as well as higher collections from sales tax and occupancy tax. These factors have resulted in a substantial surplus at the …
Audit of Installment Contracts Shows Opportunities for More Consistent Enforcement
Kingston, NY (December 4, 2024) – Today Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released an Audit of Real Property Tax Installment Agreement Contracts. When a real property taxpayer becomes delinquent on their property taxes, they can enter into an installment agreement contract with the County to repay the back taxes. The …
Comptroller’s Fund Balance Report
Comptroller Finds Ulster County General Fund $31.1 Million Over Fund Balance Policy Limits, Recommends Protecting Taxpayers from Future Economic Downturns Kingston, NY (October 31, 2024) – Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher released a report on Ulster County’s Fund Balance. The Comptroller’s analysis shows that at the close of 2023, the …
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 …
Statement on New York State Comptroller’s Report on The Condition of Local Owned Bridges
March Gallagher’s Statement on New York State Comptroller’s Report on The Condition of Local Owned Bridges in New York State In a report issued today, the NYS Comptroller identified that Ulster County has more bridges in poor condition than any other county in New York State. As the Ulster County …