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Examination of Official Station Designation
… any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an … the State’s travel rules and regulations and not in the best interest of the State. Instead of designating the … station for the employee identified in the report in the best interest of the State in accordance with the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall return in the first quarter … 2017, with an estimated value of $197.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionProcurement Practices
… assurance that funds are spent appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against … in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best interest of the State. Key Findings Our review of $8 … whether $895,839 was spent appropriately and in the best interest of the State. The majority of these expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… and unpredictable market swings. We are one of the best funded retirement systems in the nation because we look … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
… the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers. Key Findings BOCES officials did … the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2019/03/22/cayuga-onondaga-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professionalSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… whether it procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus … whether it procures buses in a manner that results in the best value for the lowest cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementOffice of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… Services seems more interested in playing political games, so remains unaware of actions taken by what is one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… Finance Officers Association Recommended Practices: GFOA Best Practice - Use of Lockbox Services [pdf] GFOA Best Practice - Accepting Payment Cards and Selection of Payment Card Service Providers [pdf] GFOA Best Practice - Electronic Payment and Collection Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… procured and monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials … contracts were procured and monitored in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… the contract vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. Each agency is required to complete a streamlined bid process, referred to as a “best and final offer” process, from the list of eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… have assurance that goods and services are acquired at the best price and that purchases are being made in the most prudent and economical manner in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155DiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… investor are reflected in the success of our state’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “She joined the state pension fund eight years ago and earned a reputation for … spending, the state’s 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionOpinion 2010-2
… be the one that local officials believe will yield the best price or maximum financial benefits. You ask whether a … that local officials have a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most … be the one that those officials believe will yield the best price or maximum financial benefits ( see e.g. Feldman v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2State Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… the long-term assumed rate of return on investments from 7 percent to 6.8 percent, anticipating a lower return … of State Retirement Administrators. Only 16 public funds are currently below 7 percent for their investment return … fiscal year (March 31, 2019) was $210.5 billion. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredManagement and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… assurance that overtime was used only when it was in the best interest of HHC. Moreover, we found indications that overtime was often used when it was not in the best interest of HHC, as employees responsible for patient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings The Board … Municipal Law (GML), at the most favorable terms or in the best interest of District taxpayers. The Board and District … natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… officials do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies … District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value for its surplus property. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161DiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… a six-year tenure. "Under Vicki’s direction, the state pension fund has produced impressive investment returns, … value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are impressive, but … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $209.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fund