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    Mayor Scott T. Johnson of Saratoga Springs announced that he has requested an audit of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority by the New York Office of the State Comptroller due to concerns over potential financial irregularities and spending practices raised in the media. This includes concerns over salary, compensation, travel expenses, and nepotism in hiring. The mayor wants an independent review to ensure transparency in the authority's budgets and put an end to the allegations. Additionally, the mayor appointed Albert Callucci to fill the remaining vacancy on the Housing Authority Board, bringing management experience during this difficult time.

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    Mayor Scott T. Johnson of Saratoga Springs announced that he has requested an audit of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority by the New York Office of the State Comptroller due to concerns over potential financial irregularities and spending practices raised in the media. This includes concerns over salary, compensation, travel expenses, and nepotism in hiring. The mayor wants an independent review to ensure transparency in the authority's budgets and put an end to the allegations. Additionally, the mayor appointed Albert Callucci to fill the remaining vacancy on the Housing Authority Board, bringing management experience during this difficult time.

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    Mayor Scott T. Johnson of Saratoga Springs announced that he has requested an audit of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority by the New York Office of the State Comptroller due to concerns over potential financial irregularities and spending practices raised in the media. This includes concerns over salary, compensation, travel expenses, and nepotism in hiring. The mayor wants an independent review to ensure transparency in the authority's budgets and put an end to the allegations. Additionally, the mayor appointed Albert Callucci to fill the remaining vacancy on the Housing Authority Board, bringing management experience during this difficult time.

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    Mayor Scott T. Johnson of Saratoga Springs announced that he has requested an audit of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority by the New York Office of the State Comptroller due to concerns over potential financial irregularities and spending practices raised in the media. This includes concerns over salary, compensation, travel expenses, and nepotism in hiring. The mayor wants an independent review to ensure transparency in the authority's budgets and put an end to the allegations. Additionally, the mayor appointed Albert Callucci to fill the remaining vacancy on the Housing Authority Board, bringing management experience during this difficult time.

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    City of Saratoga Springs

    MAYORS OFFICE CITY HALL


    474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 _____________________ Telephone 518-587-3550 Fax 518-587-1688

    SCOTT T. JOHNSON
    Mayor SHAUNA M. SUTTON Deputy Mayor THERESE CONNOLLY Executive Assistant to the Mayor

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 30, 2012 CONTACT: Scott T. Johnson 518-587-3550 ext. 2520, 518-860-9984 MAYOR JOHNSON REQUESTS AUDIT OF SARATOGA SPRINGS HOUSING AUTHORITY FROM NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER Mayor also makes appointment to sole vacancy on Housing Authority Board
    Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott T. Johnson announced today that he is requesting an audit of the financial budget and practices of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority from the New York Office of the State Comptroller. The Housing Authority was established in 1951 and chartered under state law as a New York State non-profit government agency. As such, it is under the jurisdiction and review by the Comptrollers Office in instances, such as this, wherein a financial accounting is desired. The audit is requested following recent issues surfacing in the media and under public scrutiny that alleged concerns over potential financial irregularities and spending practices such as salary, compensation, travel and business expenses, and claims of nepotism in hiring. Initially, the concerns that surfaced were dealing with claims of bed bug infestation, which alone carries significant and serious consequences to residents potentially at risk and our community reputation, Mayor Johnson said. Upon the issue of potential infestation being raised, I have been in contact with both the Executive Director and Chairman of the Housing Authority Board to ascertain the plan of action to be implemented to address that issue. Certainly, I wanted to provide the Housing Authority with sufficient time to design and implement an effective plan of action. The effectiveness of the treatment plan is one of ongoing analysis and, in fact, the subject of two public forums to be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. I will withhold any definitive opinion on the effectiveness of the response until all information has been obtained, in fairness to all parties involved. The latest allegations involve matters of fiscal accountability and require a different approach. Once the allegations of fiscal impropriety were being raised, the issues have changed and broadened to require an independent, third party analysis and findings on spending practices, Johnson added. In order to ensure transparency in the Authoritys budgets and financial practices, an independent review will best serve the public interest and eliminate uncertainty. This scrutiny is needed in order to put some finality on the allegations being raised. Any conclusion will be withheld until all facts are available, Johnson concluded. In other action today, Mayor Johnson appointed Albert Callucci, of Saratoga Springs, to the sole remaining vacancy on the Housing Authority Board. I am very pleased to appoint Al Callucci to this important position, particularly during these difficult times for the Housing Authority Board. He brings with him a wealth of experience in management and a dedication and commitment to the well being of our community, Johnson said. The appointment is effective February 1, 2012 and will be a five year term.

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