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DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County to convert the site … officials to turn abandoned property into assets for their communities," said DiNapoli. "Our partnership with … to restore contaminated land to public use." The Oil Spill Fund, which is administered by DiNapoli's office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… U.S., has committed to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not … Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal , which it co-filed with Green … the market at large that destroying tropical rainforests for palm oil is unacceptable.” Under its new policy , by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County that will lead to the … of these agreements continue to pay long-term dividends for residents of the North Country." The Oil Spill Fund, which is administered by DiNapoli's office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Company, Inc., which conducts business as Bottini Fuel, for falsifying their business records to improperly divert … Fuel, headquartered in Wappingers Falls, provides heating oil to customers throughout Hudson Valley. From 2004 to 2016, … customer overpayments and duplicative payments for heating oil. Bottini Fuel did not inform customers that they had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund), Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park to … Fund, which is administered by DiNapoli, has paid $500,000 for cleanup and petroleum remediation efforts at the gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural … Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … profitable and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… shipping petroleum. “Rail lines carry petroleum crude oil through communities large and small, across important … rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for the public, the environment, and the companies involved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the … Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a … announced today. The evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of … with my fiduciary duty to maximize investment returns for the benefit of our members and retirees, these actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investVillage of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Almond (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … and bank reconciliations were not provided to the Board for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… and beneficiaries depend on the Fund’s long-term strength for a secure pension. These latest investments continue our … the Fund has completed its annual review of thermal coal, oil sands, shale oil and gas, and integrated oil companies, which is a part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programTown of Almond – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-209)
… January 1, 2010, to June 7, 2013. Background The Town of Almond is located in Allegany County and has approximately … fund balance was 69 percent of budgeted appropriations for 2013, the general fund town- outside-the-village’s was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-almond-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-209IX.12.Q Annual ALN (Assistance Listing Number) Confirmation for Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
… of the SFY, the OSC Bureau of Financial Reporting and Oil Spill Remediation will contact certain state agencies to confirm that disbursements for all Federal programs that they administer are accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12q-annual-cfda-confirmation-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awardsForms
… Local Government Required Reporting Oil Spill Oil Spill Damage Claim (AC 2231) Report Government Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/formsOpinion 90-35
… CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for fuel oil) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: If it is known or may be … in the aggregate over $5,000 for the purchase of fuel oil during a fiscal year, the political subdivision must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… those results with investors, Exxon refuses to account for the goals of the Paris Agreement. Irrespective of the … 2 degree scenario analysis that investors expect from the oil and gas majors," said Edward Mason, Head of Responsible … of any impact those changes may have on the value of its oil and gas reserves and resources, and its plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planOil Train Safety Letter
Request to USDOT and Federal Railroad Administration for additional measures for oil train safety.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/foxx-usdot-oil-train-safety-letter.pdfDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… proposals filed with Eastman Chemical , Marathon Oil and Valero Energy . Two other companies, Dean Foods and … communications, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … 2015 Dean Foods Eastman Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries (2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon … Fund has completed its annual review of thermal coal and oil sands companies as part of its broader review of the … (Persero), and Thungela Resources Ltd. Of the nine oil sands producers evaluated, six failed to demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programKortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. Seek competition for heating oil; had officials worked with the New York State Office of … have saved $2,805, 21 percent of the District’s heating oil cost. Key Recommendations l Periodically review bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51