KINGSTON – In the wake of the resignation of former Ulster County Finance Commissioner Burt Gulnick of charges that he embezzled from a local non-profit where he served as treasurer, County Executive Jen Metzger has named a new county commissioner.
Roseann Daw comes to the county with over 25 years of accounting and managerial experience.
County Legislature Chairwoman Tracey Bartels said there are plans to separate financial functions.
“We are holding public hearings on the charter amendment that will separate the duties of the commissioner of finance and the director of budget. This will ensure and require a clear separation of duties long held best practice,” Bartels said.
Most recently, Daw has been serving as the controller of Ellenville Regional Hospital for the past seven years.
The county legislature must confirm Daw’s nomination, which is seen as just a formality.
