Kingston, NY (March 11, 2024) -- The Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released the Audit of the Ulster County CARES I Grant Program today. The CARES I Program was funded with federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds and grant awards were announced on December 24, 2021.
The audit of the Ulster County Small Business CARES I grant program uncovered several significant issues. Deviations from eligibility requirements and misalignment of expenditures with legislative intent were identified.