The Department of Risk Management and Insurance is responsible for the comprehensive risk management program that is in place to protect and insure the assets of the County of Sullivan. The Risk Management and Insurance Department oversees various employee benefit programs such as; health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and voluntary (member funded) programs. This office also administers our retiree health insurance benefits for our 300+ retirees. The Department of Risk Management seeks to reduce the County’s total cost of risk.

The Sullivan County Real Property Tax Agency provides professional services to our local assessors by supporting, advising, and assisting them in the preparation and maintenance of the assessment rolls. Our goal is to achieve and maintain equitable assessments throughout the County.

Technical and professional service is provided to other County departments, local governments, school districts, real estate professionals, property owners, and the general public. We strive to provide courteous and prompt service to all. 

The Purchasing Department is responsible for all purchases of materials, and execution of all contracts for services, capital projects and supplies for the Sullivan County Departments and their facilities. Our objective is to obtain the best quality products and services for the best price, in a fair open and competitive manner.

The Department of Solid Waste & Recycling manages Sullivan County's solid waste disposal program, including the County transfer station and materials recovery facility in Monticello, along with five recycling/convenience stations throughout the County.  Sullivan County does not pick up garbage from residents or businesses.

The Sullivan County Division of Public Works and Solid Waste provides a wide range of essential services to county residents and visitors.  More than 200 dedicated staff in the division’s fifteen (15) departments work designing, maintaining and repairing roads and bridges, plowing snow, operating and maintaining county buildings and parks as well as fueling, maintaining and repairing the County’s vehicle fleet. The division also operates the Sullivan County Sanitary Landfill, transfer stations, recycling program and sponsors County cleanup initiatives.

Mission Statement

Sullivan County Probation Department takes a proactive approach to law enforcement and treatment strategies in the rehabilitation and monitoring of offenders in the community. A continuum of comprehensive services is used to facilitate the re-socialization of offenders to preserve public safety.

Partnerships and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies are constantly being developed and fostered to better ensure the safety and quality of life for the citizens of Sullivan County.

Building a Healthier Future for Sullivan County - Together

To learn about the Department’s activities, programs and services, click on the links to the left.

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Welcome to the Division of Health and Human Services 

The mission for the division is to provide consolidated, efficient and cost effective services for county residents.  The commissioner provides administrative oversight for the following departments: