Contact Information

Comptroller
Kelly Pecoraro | Email
P: (845) 446-4280 x325

Account Clerk
Rebecca Nagle | Email
P: (845) 446-4280 x320

Principal Payroll Clerk
Diva Jimenez|  Email
P: (845) 446-4280 x321

Address
Comptrollers Office
254 Main Street
Highland Falls, NY 10928

Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Town of Highlands Comptroller's Office

Departmental Mission & Responsibilities

The Comptroller's office is the financial arm of the Supervisor's office and oversees all financial activities of the Town of Highlands and has the responsibility of safeguarding the Town's assets. 

Hotel Occupancy Tax

Please click here to register for a Hotel Occupancy Tax Certificate of Authority and to file your Hotel Occupancy Tax Return.
Click here for the step by step guide to set up your account.


The Town Comptroller has the following responsibilities
  • Oversee the finances of the Town's funds and districts.
  • Keep separate appropriation accounts as described by Town Law and prevent the over expenditure of such accounts.
  • Prepare the Town’s annual Operating Budget as the appointed Budget Officer.
  • Maintain accounts payable, cash management and financial reporting.
  • Prepare the Town’s Annual Financial Audit.
  • Oversee departmental budgetary compliance.
  • Oversee the Town’s computer systems and network.
  • Manage capital project financing.
  • Manage grant reimbursements.
  • Manage the activities of human resources, including payroll administration, retirement, workers’ compensation insurance, health insurance administration, disability and unemployment insurance.
  • Prepare the New York State Comptroller’s Office Annual Update Document.
  • Maintain the Town's website.
  • Maintain Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax.
Town of Highlands Budgets
2026 2025 2024
2023 2019 2015
2022 2018 2014
2021 2017 2013
2020 2016 2012

 

Informational Links
  • Information on Property Tax Cap | Link
  • New York State Retirement System | Link
  • 2022 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2021 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2020 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2019 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2018 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2017 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2016 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2015 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Report | Download Link
  • 2014 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Update | Download Link
  • 2013 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Update Part I | Download Link
  • 2013 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Update Part II | Download Link
  • 2012 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Update | Download Link
  • 2011 Town of Highlands Annual Financial Update | Download Link
Downloadable Forms