Newburgh names Nancy Bloom City Comptroller, announcement posted Feb. 5, 2026

The City of Newburgh is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Bloom as City Comptroller." The announcement was posted on the City of Newburgh website on February 05, 2026; the page shows it was later updated February 06, 2026.

"Ms. Bloom brings more than a decade of senior financial leadership experience overseeing complex budgets, financial management systems, and regulatory compliance for public and nonprofit organizations." That background frames why the hire matters to Newburgh residents: the comptroller's office is central to budget monitoring, financial reporting, internal controls, and ensuring that federal, state, and local program dollars are spent in line with rules that affect schools, social services, and municipal operations.

The City News posting summarizes Bloom's recent positions. "Prior to her appointment, she served as Controller for SUNY Sullivan Community College, beginning in 2023." "Previously, Ms. Bloom held the position of Assistant Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Charities of Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties from 2021 to 2023." The post adds that "Earlier in her career, Ms. Bloom served as Chief Financial Officer for Sullivan County Head Start for nearly four years and previously as CFO for New Hope Manor, Inc. from 2013 to 2017." "She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from SUNY New Paltz."

The City presented the announcement in both English and Spanish, with a bilingual headline that includes "NANCY BLOOM NOMBRADA CONTROLADORA DE LA CIUDAD." The notice appears in the NewsFlash section of the City website under City News, alongside other public notices posted the same week, including an advisory titled "AVISO DE PRECAUCIÓN PARA HERVIR EL AGUA PARA LOS RESIDENTES DE BLAKE STREET."

The posting provides clear career highlights but leaves several operational questions unanswered. The announcement does not specify the effective start date of Bloom's tenure or identify the official who made the appointment. It also gives only a relative duration for her time at Sullivan County Head Start, describing it as "nearly four years." Those details typically matter to City Council members, municipal staff, and residents seeking to track transitions in fiscal leadership and to anticipate any near-term changes in audit schedules or budget processes.

For residents following Newburgh finances, the appointment signals a change at a key oversight post ahead of spring budget cycles and ongoing grant compliance reviews. Watch for further notices from the City News / NewsFlash page for statements, meetings, or documentation that clarify Bloom's responsibilities and timeline.