Ulster County’s license agreement with the Ulster County Agricultural Society (UCAS) grants operational control of the County Fairgrounds, one of the County’s most prominent public assets, to a non-profit operator. The current five-year agreement, set to expire at the end of 2025, contains provisions intended
to ensure ongoing investment, public benefit, and alignment with County priorities. However, the agreement has remained largely unchanged for decades, and both oversight and planning requirements have gone unenforced. With negotiations for a new agreement approaching, the County has an opportunity to address these gaps, strengthen accountability, and consider lease terms that better support long-term capital investment (CI) while preserving County ownership and control.
Audit of the Ulster County Fairgrounds License with the Ulster County Agricultural Society
