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New Ithaca College CFO to start in early August
ITHACA , N.Y.— A man who has served in financial management and operations roles at Princeton University has accepted a new job at Ithaca College. The school has named Tim Downs as VP for finance and administration and chief financial officer (VPFA-CFO). Downs will begin his duties in Ithaca Aug. 2 after having worked at […]
VIEWPOINT: Governor Signs Law Waiving Evaluation Requirements for 2020-21 School Year
On June 7, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill that amends the tenure process for probationary teachers and principals to account for changes necessary to the normal procedure due to the COVID-19 pandemic regarding annual professional performance reviews (APPRs) for the 2020-21 school year. This bill would allow teachers and principals who were appointed
State legislation waives taxes on small business pandemic recovery grants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on June 8 proposed legislation to waive taxes on grants from the state’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant program. Not long after Cuomo’s announcement, the New York State Senate and Assembly approved the legislation, per the website of Long Island State Senator Anna Kaplan (D–North Hills). Both Kaplan and State Assemblyman
VIEWPOINT: Dear Rusty: When Is the Best Time to Claim Social Security?
Dear Rusty: I am now turning 64, and I’d like to know the best time to claim Social Security. Signed: Anxious to Retire Dear Anxious: First, please understand that there is no one “best time” to claim your Social Security benefit, because when you should claim depends upon several factors. These include your current health,
Jury awards $13.5M to Army veteran in medical-malpractice case
As a result of the leg amputation, Lewis now requires a wheelchair and suffers from significant permanent physical and emotional pain. He was also forced into medical retirement from the U.S. Army, and his amputation has compromised his ability to work and provide for his family. The jury found that he has endured extensive pain
New system controller begins work for St. Joseph’s Health
SYRACUSE — Corinne English began working as director of financial services and system controller for St. Joseph’s Health on June 1. In this role, English is overseeing and managing the finance department and is instrumental in all aspects of the St. Joseph’s Health accounting and financial-reporting cycle, the health system said in a release. English
People news: Dannible’s Conners earns CPA license
SYRACUSE — Dannible & McKee, LLP recently announced that Sean R. Conners has successfully passed the exam and completed the requirements to earn a license as a certified public accountant (CPA) in New York state. Conners started with Dannible & McKee in October 2016 as an intern in the firm’s tax department and was hired
Former town supervisor pleads guilty to embezzling $240,000
Spent stolen money on personal vacations, designer handbags, and more PHARSALIA, N.Y. — The former supervisor of a small town in Chenango County recently admitted to stealing $240,000 in public funds, which he used to fund personal vacations and shopping sprees. Former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty and must now pay full restitution,
Town clerk in Finger Lakes gets jail time for stealing public funds
POTTER — A former town clerk in the Finger Lakes region was recently sentenced to a half-year of jail time for using her position to steal nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Julie Brown, former town clerk and tax collector for the Town of Potter in Yates County was sentenced to six
VIEWPOINT: The Art of Compliance: Doing What’s Right, Not Just What’s Required
The rest of society got a taste of what corporate compliance officers go through when the COVID pandemic forced restrictions and requirements on the entire population. Suddenly, people were told to wear masks, social distance, and wash their hands more regularly and thoroughly than ever before. Plenty of people didn’t like that, trying to dodge the new
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