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… quite another. We think you’ll find this 5 Step Plan for Retirement helpful. But it’s up to you to make it happen. 5 Step Plan for Retirement Step 1: Determine Your Retirement Needs You may … 10/20 … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their financial goals in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDisposal of Electronic Devices
… own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State agencies. Agencies are required to remove all … OGS' Surplus Unit does not accept any responsibility for clearing the data from these devices. At the time of our … the University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) through the Office of … must be encrypted. One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies … private and sensitive information related to an employee who had previously been assigned the computer, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… analysis showed the Department’s policies and procedures for preparing devices for surplus were appropriate to minimize the risk that … We tested 218 electronic devices that had been readied for surplus to determine if these policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community … the Office of General Services (OGS) provides this service for many State agencies, including the Division. Agencies are … had already been removed from computers and were scheduled for shredding. The Division had no record of what information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… condolences to Ned's family and commit to doing my best to live up to his example as I serve in the office he cared so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an independent … damaged reputations and financial losses. It’s past time for Amazon to take a hard look at how it is addressing racial … not disclosed to investors and stakeholders its process for completing this internal review and whether its efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to … unusable. Some organizations contract with a third party for backing up data, applications and/or operating systems. … with the vendor that clearly describes the expectations for safeguarding the data, especially if it contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … are of greater severity and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… tax collections are more than $1 billion above projections for the year. “The Executive budget tackles some tough issues … and higher reserves that will better position the state for when the economic downturn in the cycle arrives. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposal2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public … public climate change policies, including how lower demand for its products and carbon restrictions would impact its oil … do about it.” Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners, said: “We are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $233.2 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… the end of the second quarter of the state’s fiscal year. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2022, Fund … world and we expect a challenging investment environment for the foreseeable future. Still, the Fund is highly … found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its peers for management and operational transparency.” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2332-billion-end-second-quarterDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… Fund (Fund) to support LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion for employees at portfolio companies, including new requests … from its longtime commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQIA+ community, which could negatively impact the … of candidates and retaining talent are better positioned for long-term success. According to the U.S. Chamber of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… and educational attainment; and New York’s gender gap by race and ethnicity and age. Analysis Economic and Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Climate Action Plan announced in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. … New York State Common Retirement Fund has been recognized for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to … corporations that are ensuring their businesses are ready for the low-carbon transition and stand to perform well in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 3.67 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2017, with an … that provide consistent returns and retirement security for our members, retirees and beneficiaries for decades to come." The Fund's estimated value reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… Straphangers are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan … Wait assessment measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear … better." Wait Times Getting Worse Transit sets targets for the number of minutes between trains in an effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Savings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller DiNapoli administers the … benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savings