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NYSSCPA inducts new leader, okays “certain” non-CPAs as members
The New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) on May 19 inducted Michael Zovistoski as its 97th president. He is a certified public accountant and a partner at UHY LLP in Albany. The group’s members also voted to allow “certain” non-CPAs to become NYSSCPA members. The May 19 ceremony was part of the NYSSCPA’s Foundation […]
DiNapoli report: IDA-backed job gains increased in 2014 compared to previous year
Projects that New York state’s industrial development agencies (IDAs) supported produced nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, the latest state data shows. That’s according to a report that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued recently. It is DiNapoli’s 9th annual report examining the performance of
Smith takes over as director of finance at St. Joseph’s Health
SYRACUSE — St. Joseph’s Health recently appointed Julie Edmunds Smith as its new director of finance. In this role, Smith is responsible for St. Joseph’s Health’s accounting and financial operations, the organization said in a news release. They include general finance and reporting, accounts payable, treasury management, reimbursement, and capital management for the system. “Julie
On May 18, the New York State Division of Human Rights adopted a new regulation prohibiting employment discrimination based on an individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category covered by the New York Human Rights Law. The proposed rule was published in the State Register on March 9. The agency did
State comptroller: New York pension fund generates lowest rate of return in seven years in FY 2016
The $178 billion New York State pension fund produced a 0.19 percent rate of return on investments during the fiscal year that ended March 31 of this year, its lowest rate of return since 2009. “Despite weak equity markets, the fund’s diversified portfolio and our investment team delivered a positive return,” New York State Comptroller
Changes Coming in the Archaic New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced recently that he is advancing legislation to “modernize” the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (“ABC Law”). As someone who has spent years of his life ensuring license applicants comply with the law — first as an employee of the Liquor Authority and more recently as counsel to individuals and entities appearing
Discussing International Business with Greg Evans
The purpose of this column series has been to provide a platform for individuals that are involved in international trade to share their stories and experiences with those in the community who have products and services that have export potential, but haven’t taken the leap yet. In my latest interview, I chat with Greg Evans,
Genius NY business competition accepting applications until mid-September
SYRACUSE — Entrepreneurs, startup companies, and early-stage technology businesses have until Sept. 16 to apply to participate in the state-supported Genius NY competition that CenterState CEO is administering. “The Genius NY competition, a signature part of our region’s economic-development strategy, is now open and accepting applications from companies all over the world,” Robert Simpson, president
Vullo confirmed by State Senate as New York Superintendent of Financial Services
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Senate on Wednesday confirmed Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s nomination of Maria T. Vullo as superintendent of the state
New York manufacturing index climbs back into positive territory in June
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business-conditions index jumped 15 points to re-enter positive territory at 6.0 in June. The results of the June survey
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