In 2020 every aspect of life in Ulster County was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our financial
position remained strong because of reductions in expenditures, while revenues stayed relatively flat
from the prior year. Nonetheless, there were costs associated with the pandemic that we include here.
The pandemic affected all industry sectors, our arts and culture, our educational systems and general
government services.
Our claims audit work continued throughout 2020 making sure that every tax dollar spent was within
budget and for goods and services rendered. In addition, we provided regular updates through our
Taxpayer Checkbook, Contract Log and regular reporting. We saw some of our work bear fruit as the
Sheriff and County Executive were able to reduce expenditures in corrections, and Ulster County
streamlined the process for the collection of occupancy tax from Airbnbs following our audits of both of
these areas.
