He is the Dutchess County Comptroller and supervises an annual budget of approximately $450 Million. Coughlan is the founder of Weekend for Warriors, which is an experienced based event that recognizes individual veteran’s service while promoting community awareness of veterans needs in Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley. Weekend for Warriors is partnering with the United Way of Dutchess and Orange to assist local non-profits that focus on assisting veterans as the transition to civilian life.