Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. announced today in an audit report for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, that the Suffolk County Treasurer's Office does not have adequate staff to sufficiently monitor the hospitality industry and enforce the Hotel/Motel Tax law to ensure compliance and maximize tax revenues.

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr., met with over 40 members of the Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce today at Competition Toyota in Middle Island.

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr., along with all of the Department of Audit & Control was proud to participate in a “No Pants Day” at the office. The Casual Friday had employees donate money for Long Island Cares Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food Bank.

May 27, 2015 – Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr., County Executive Steve Bellone, and Treasurer Barry Paul, were extremely proud to announce that the assimilation of the Department of Finance & Taxation into the Department of Audit & Control would be completed by the end of this year.

The pouring rain Saturday morning did not keep more than 400 people from solemnly gathering at 9/11 Responders Remembered Park in Nesconset to honor first responders who died from illnesses related to their heroic efforts at Ground Zero.