News from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli

View stories online: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/index.htm. For the week ending May 12, 2013  DiNapoli: IDA Performance Improves, But Concerns Remain New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) supported nearly 4,500 projects and provided $560 million in net tax exemptions in 2011, increasing estimated job gains by almost 36,000 from the previous year, according to areport issued Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s sixth annual report examining the performance of the state’s IDAs found improved reporting of data but recommended that IDAs do more to objectively weigh incentives against economic benefits to communities and evaluate projects receiving tax and other breaks. State Pension Fund Invests $568,000 In Fieldlens New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced a $568,000 investment in FieldLens, creator of a mobile and web application designed for the construction industry. The investment was made through High Peaks Venture Partners, SoftBank Capital and Contour Venture Partners. The New York State Common Retirement Fund is an investor in these funds through its In–State Private Equity Program. DiNapoli: Empire Continuing to Overpay for Special Medical Items New York State health insurance provider Empire BlueCross BlueShield overpaid hospitals by nearly $490,000 for special medical items such as implants, drugs and blood, including more than $77,000 to just one hospital, over a six month period, according to an audit of the New York State Health Insurance Program released Thursday by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Wednesday announced his office completed the following audits: the Village of Arcade; the Town of Ballston; the Town of Eastchester; the Halfmoon–Waterford Fire District No. 1; the Village of Herrings; the Village of Lewiston; the Village/Town of Mount Kisco; the Town of Northampton; and, theTown of North East. New York comptroller calls for greater accountability for industrial development agencies Ex-fire official will get prison DiNapoli: $12 Billion in Unclaimed State Funds to Be Returned to New Yorkers

Wednesday, May 22: Panel & Discussion, Your Board and the Committee System

Your Board and the Committee System  Announcing a panel discussion & overview The panel will discuss: The value of committees: why even have committees? Committee responsibilities and functions Strong committee characteristics The role of committees in program and governance Common issues experienced with committees How the Executive Director can support the committee system What are board members looking for from staff to support their role? Panelists: Liz Callahan, Executive Director, Hanford Mills Museum  Liane Hirabayashi, Board Member, Hanford Mills Museum  Fred Huneke, Board Member, Watershed Agricultural Council   Danielle Newell, Executive Director, Smithy Center for the Arts Date: May 22nd, 2013  Time: 8:30am-11:30am Location:              FoxCare Center's Wellness Conference Room  1 FoxCare Drive Route 7 Oneonta, NY 13820 REGISTER NOW    Announcing 2013 Leatherstocking AEA Programs:  Recruiting Panelists for the Events   Program Schedule for 2013:   - May 22nd, 2013: Your Board and the Committee System  - July 17th, 2013: Making the Executive Committee Work  - September 18th, 2013: Starting a Board Development Committee  - December 11th, 2013: Using a Fund Development Committee to Help Your Non-Profit    Looking for new ideas for employee benefits?  Let NYCON help you create an extensive, affordable benefits package that is easy to comprehend and manage!  Contact us to learn more about how we help over 1,000 nonprofits just like yours with Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Savings Accounts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Unemployment Savings Program, and Workers Comp. Contact us for more information. 10 BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIPS:   Has your organization considered offering a SUNY Oneonta student an internship opportunity?   Ten benefits outlined below provide a quick snapshot of the power of internships! Find future employees Test-drive the talent Increase productivity Increase employee-retention rate Enhance perspective Take advantage of low-cost labor Post internships free-of-charge to SUNY Oneonta's online database (DragonLink) Give back to the community Support SUNY Oneonta students Benefit your Otsego County Business To schedule a meeting to discuss the process for posting internships, site-supervisor responsibilities, and time commitment, please contact Megan Ackley, SUNY Oneonta Internship Coordinator at (607) 436-2534 ormegan.ackley@oneonta.edu. Visit the NY Nonprofit Executive Directors Network... Stay Informed. Connect with your peers. Post your questions. NYNED is your resource.  About the Leatherstocking AEA  Formed in 2004 with the support of the New York Council of Nonprofits, the Leatherstocking AEA offers nonprofit executive directors from Otsego, Delaware, and Chenango Counties a forum for networking and peer support. The group holds quarterly program meetings. 2012 meeting dates are April 25th, June 20th,September 26th and November 14th.

Job Posting: Not-for-profit Management

About the Organization:

Otsego Rural Housing Assistance Inc. (ORHA) is a 501c3 housing preservation company in Otsego County, the mission of which is “to address the housing needs of low and moderate income residents of Otsego County and to assist in improving housing and related retail and service establishments in rural communities within the county.” The organization has efficiently worked within this mission and has been actively involved in housing assistance and community development work directed toward county-wide programs and initiatives for more than 25 years. Over the past 10 years, four ongoing types of capital programs have remained consistent: Home Buyer Purchase and Purchase with Rehabilitation Grant Assistance; Accessibility and Independent Living Rehabilitation; Targeted Area Owner Occupied Home Rehabilitation; and Emergency Repairs for Elderly Low Income Homeowners.

ORHA provides a county-wide service through its relationship with the County of Otsego. In this capacity, the preservation company carries out grant writing and administration of the municipality's HUD/CDBG initiatives and provides housing consultation and work specification writing of disability modifications for Public Nursing/Medicaid households. ORHA administers the HUD Section 8 rental assistance program through a contract with DHCR and provides consultation services for individuals regarding home buying, tenant/landlord dispute, home construction and rehabilitation planning, and development entrepreneurship. Management of revolving loans, oversight of low-income housing management, HUD/CDBG grant writing and administration, and development planning are also made available to towns, villages, and organizations in the county.        

The Position:

Otsego Rural Housing Assistance Inc. (ORHA) is looking for an Assistant Director to train under the current Executive Director in order to continue the company’s mission. Research, networking, grant writing, and administrative planning are the essential components of this position.  Equally important is the ability to interact with local families, governmental bodies, and other service organizations. A creative approach to meeting housing needs and housing-related objectives is a must. 

This position offers experience with executive administration and advancement to the directorship of an established not-for-profit corporation.  The successful applicant will begin a shadowing role with the current Director and, as competence is gained, responsibilities and direct management will be shifted accordingly.  When the Board of Directors is confident in the capabilities of the Assistant Director, that individual will be appointed Executive Director.  

           

Applicants are asked to submit a brief resume of education, work, and training experience and a narrative that addresses specific topics associated with the position of Executive Director.  The written presentation should be clear and concise and should also summarize the applicant’s background, skills, and interests regarding each of the following:

·         Housing and community development in rural settings;

·         Budget planning and financial oversight; 

·         Administrative responsibilities under government regulations and contract law;

·         Familiarity with residential construction and methods of rehabilitation;

·         Ability to work professionally with others and to interact with local families; and

·         Knowledge and competence with up-to-date computer use.

           

Applicants may propose a starting salary for the six-month training/shadowing period. The new Director’s salary will be negotiated at the time of advancement.  Please submit applications by June 1, 2013. Candidates selected for further consideration will be notified byJune 15. 

Mail all responses to:

Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc.

Attn: Erik Miller, President

                                    PO Box 189

Milford, NY 13807

I look forward to responses, but please no phone calls or e-mails.

Erik Miller, Board President

Otsego County JobZone Video Links

Over the past year or so, the Otsego County Economic Development Office, in conjunction with the Milford CORE institute and VeccVideography have put together “Job Zone Videos”.  These videos are aimed at educating students (mainly addressing kids, 8th through 12th grade), parents and educators about the many diverse and growing companies in Otsego County.  You will see from the list that Delaware County is also participating in this initiative.

CORE will be working on creating more videos over time, and “bundling” industry videos to show the diversity within each sector.  If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let us know.

I hope you take some time to enjoy these videos, get to know some of our exciting opportunities and pass them along!! 

https://vimeo.com/44475921 - New York Central Mutual, Edmeston NY
https://vimeo.com/29899864 - Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown NY
https://vimeo.com/27959021 - Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown NY
https://vimeo.com/29165855 - Custom Electronics, Oneonta NY
https://vimeo.com/28624725 - Hartwick College, Oneonta NY
https://vimeo.com/31103735 - Springbrook, Milford NY

https://vimeo.com/53057462 - Sportsfield Specialties, Delhi NY
https://vimeo.com/50238232 - Integrated Wood Components, Deposit NY

CORE http://www.coreinstitute-milford.org/

Register for Unspoken Conference 2013

The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees Presents: 3rd ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL

UNSPOKEN is the essence and experience of our commitment to our core values of community, education, and dignity. Unspoken is an annual human rights forum that combines film, art, music, and a conference into one festival. Held in the Utica, NY area in October of each year, this multi-faceted forum gives voice to upholding human rights for our world with global to local perspectives.  2013 Conference - Track One: Restoring Dignity-Healing from Trauma and Torture  Wednesday, October 16, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - SUNY IT (cont.) Thursday, October 17, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma, the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture, and the Florida Center for Survivors of Torture will join Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees and our community for a training on working with survivors of torture and severe trauma. We are one of two communities who will be trained nationally in 2013. Studies indicate that an estimated one in five refugees entering the United States is a survivor of torture. The discussions will include the nature and prevalence of torture, as well as the most effective and promising practices used when working with survivors. Professionals working with refugees, asylees, other immigrants, human trafficking, and other survivors of trauma will find this training informative and helpful.  2013 Conference - Track Two: Literacy - Transforming Lives Forever Thursday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.- SUNY IT This Literacy Conference is being held in collaboration with the Literacy Coalition of Herkimer & Oneida Counties with engaging sessions bringing in top literacy presenters, scholars, thought leaders, government officials, and foundation leaders. Aspects of literacy explored will include: The Future of Funding, Early Childhood/Family Literacy, K-12 Literacy, Adult and Work Place Literacy, Health Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Cultural Literacy. This conference will be of great interest to educators, librarians, social service agencies, public officials, business leaders, literacy organizations, university faculty/students and anyone with an interest in literacy. Register Now Unspoken Conference 2013 Wednesday October 16, 2013  Thursday October 17, 2013  SUNY IT Student Center Building 100 Seymour Road.  Utica, NY 13502 Click here: SUNY IT map Hotel Services Group rate discounts are available until September 1 at Radisson Hotel - Utica Centre 200 Genesee St.  Utica, NY 13501 - US Booking by phone: +1 (315) 797-8010 Ask for the MV Resource Center for Refugees' Block Booking online: Code MVRCR  www.radisson.com/utica-hotel-ny-13501/utica

Uniform Grant Application Technical Assistance Workshop in Oneonta

Uniform Grant Application (UGA) Technical Assistance Workshop in Oneonta

The community Foundation for South Central New York will offer a free technical assistance workshop focused on how to successfully complete the Uniform Grant Application. The workshop is open to Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego County non-profit organizations and will be held on Thursday, June 20th 2013 from 1-3PM in the Craven Lounge of the Morris Conference Center on the SUNY Oneonta campus: 1 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY 13820. Participants will learn about the Foundation and receive an in depth tutorial on the UGA which will include tips and strategies on conducting need assessment and developing/measuring goals and objectives. The UGA can be found on our website: www.donorswhocare.org. Please bring a copy to the workshop for your reference. Pre-registration is required for the workshop. To register, please call Tina Barber; Program Officer at (607) 772- 6773 or send an e-mail to tmbarber@stny.rr.com no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 13th.

The Community Foundation for South Central New York 520 Columbia Drive- Suite 100, Johnson City, NY 13790- www.donorswhocare.org

June 19th Free Board Training: Southern Tier Capacity Building Program

FREE Training Offered June 19th: Building a Dynamic Leadership Team: Leveraging Your Management and Governance Assets Presented by Doug Sauer, CEO, New York Council of Nonprofits Offered as a part of the Southern Tier Capacity Building Program Sponsored by United Way of Broome County, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, and Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation      No matter what the mission, size or life cycle of a nonprofit is, there always is and always will be a dynamic tension between the roles and responsibilities of governance and management.  There are basic principles and parameters to guide the boundaries, but as organizational circumstances change, including  board members, officers and executives, so does the relationship(s).  The management-governance effort has a fluidity that needs to be carefully cultivated, monitored, and managed so that the leaders on both sides of the equation form and maintain an effective and successful partnership.  This session will explore, through presentation and group discussion of case scenario's, the fundamental guiding principles involved, how to prevent unnecessary issues from arising, and knowing when and how to engage or directly intervene when matters go off course.    REGISTER HERE      Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Cost: Free to nonprofit directors, board and staff (Board Member must register and attend in order to qualify for Capacity Building Mini-Grant and Assessment Programs) Location: Broome County Public Library                Decker Room                185 Court Street                Binghamton, NY 13901 This workshop is supported by United Way of Broome County, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, and Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation.   Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant and Assessment Programs: Nonprofits who have a Board Member attend will qualify to apply for the 2013 Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program, as well as special assessment support offered directly by the New York Council of Nonprofits. The  Mini-Grant Program and special assessment assistance are supported by United Way of Broome County, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation, and United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc.

Program RECAP Infusing Mission Value into Your Board Structure Thank You for Attending  Offered as a part of the Southern Tier Capacity Building Program Sponsored by United Way of Broome County, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, and Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation      As a recap from the recent Infusing Mission Value into Your Board Structure training, please find the presentation and support materials below.  Also, any qualifying organization (must have had a board member in attendance) can now apply for the follow up resources, which include the Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program and Assessment Program.  Please review the Mini-Grant Criteria below before applying.  New this year, immediate assistance is available through a new resource, which includes up to 4 hours of free technical assistance from NYCON staff.  For more information, contactamarietta@nycon.org.    Infusing Mission Value into Your Board Structure presentation Legal Responsibilities Sample Board Leadership Bylaws Sample Board Officers Job Descriptions Sample Bylaw Provision for ED Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant and Assessment Programs: Nonprofits who have a Board Member attend will qualify to apply for the 2013 Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant Program, as well as special assessment support offered directly by the New York Council of Nonprofits. The  Mini-Grant Program and special assessment assistance are supported by United Way of Broome County, The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation, George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation, and United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc.   Apply Here: Southern Tier Capacity Building Criteria Southern Tier Capacity Building Mini-Grant   Southern Tier Capacity Building Assessment

About the Southern Tier Capacity Building  Program Partners:  New York Council of Nonprofits is the premier governance, management, and support services organization serving charities in the state. NYCON has a membership of 3,200 charities of all types and has offices in Albany, New York City, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, and Oneonta.  For more Information visit www.nycon.org or contact Andrew Marietta at 607-436-3124, or at amarietta@nycon.org. United Way of Broome County works to improve people's lives in our community by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, income and health. As the largest non-government funder of human services in Broome County, United Way assesses the overall needs of the community and mobilizes resources to efficiently address them. This is accomplished through the direct management of several critical services, including the Susquehanna River Region 2-1-1 Call Center, and the financial support of more than 50 local health and human service programs. More information about United Way of Broome County is available at www.uwbroome.org. The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc. was created to perpetuate the Hoyts' charitable interest and to use its resources to enhance the quality of life of the people of Broome County, primarily through judicious grantmaking. Stewart and Willma Hoyt's vision and funding, coupled with the prudent management afforded by a dedicated Board, has created a strong mechanism to seek solutions to critical issues facing our community. More information about the Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation is available at www.hoytfoundation.org.  The Community Foundation for South Central New York is now in its 16th year of encouraging and facilitating philanthropy in the region, and serves five counties including Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga. Dedicated to being a flexible endowment fund for its communities, it receives both large and small contributions from donors (including individuals, businesses and other foundations) to form the endowment from which grants are made. Since its inception in 1997 the Community Foundation has awarded more than $7.2 million in grants to not-for-profit organizations in the fields of health, human services, education, arts and humanities and has received over $17 million in contributions. More information about the Community Foundation may be found on its website at www.cfscny.org. The Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation is a private charitable foundation created in 1957 by Conrad Klee and his wife. Since that time it has made charitable grants to various qualified nonprofit organizations, primarily in Broome County, NY. The Klee Foundation is committed to promoting, nurturing and educating a healthy community.  Accordingly, particular focus is placed upon grant proposals seeking funding to support sustainable programs that can demonstrate how they can help to achieve that goal. More information about the Klee Foundation may be found on its website at http://kleefoundation.org.   George A. and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation invests in projects and programs of qualified nonprofit organizations that support the communities of Delaware County, New York, Cameron County, Pennsylvania and Broome County, New York and occasionally the surrounding areas. The general categories of funding are Education, Community and Recreation, Health and Human Services and Arts and Culture. It is the Foundation's intent through such investments to assist and support the nonprofit organizations in addressing the current issues and challenges within these communities, thereby working towards positive change and impact in the lives of those they serve.  More information about the Mee Foundation may be found at http://www.meefoundation.org. United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, Inc. covers two large, rural Counties and assumes a pro-active role in working collaboratively with organizations to maximize the effects of limited resources in meeting Health and Human Service needs. The United Way seeks to be the leader in improving the quality of life in Delaware and Otsego Counties, particularly in terms of addressing the health and human service needs of people. Priority areas are a Community-wide needs assessment, the advocacy of issues, support for the needed programs that serve the poor and working poor, and the on-going evaluation of United Way funded programs and services. More information about the United Way may be found athttp://www.unitedwaydo.org/