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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s … as the number one US pension fund and the third globally for its work to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… many have not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for their business practices and must ensure that they do not … of the company’s shareholders, a record level of support for an environmental or social shareholder proposal at … and products. Racial equity audits remain a vital tool for both shareholders and companies themselves. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real … as we navigate our path to net zero by 2040. “For nearly 15 years, I have called on the SEC to mandate the … in the protection of this rule and continue to advocate for further disclosure, like the disclosure of ‘scope 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleGreece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the Greece Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and … awareness of other professional service providers who could offer similar services at a more favorable rate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is essential to involve both program and fiscal employees in the process. In cases where a request for proposal includes a provision for a best and final offer or when agencies are seeking contracts … all of the time and so, for this reason, it is a best practice to specify the operational periods when their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsEastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period … be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals (RFPs) or written and verbal quotes, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… As the sole trustee responsible for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), Comptroller DiNapoli is directly accountable for its performance, oversight and management. The sole … the best investment choices and allocation of assets for the Fund. Provide independent advice and oversight of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesBest Practices for Best Price Procurements
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-2.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… about grant opportunities. Agencies recently submitted the first electronic contracts for approval in the system (after … report cautioned that a sustained commitment by agencies is needed to show significant progress in timely contracting. … Development of bridge funding mechanisms to help NFPs who face cash flow issues as a result of any delayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsFare Collection
… to $29.25. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding or, for an additional surcharge of up to $6.50, on board the … New York State law to collect fares, tolls, or other fees for the use and operation of its railroad system. Per the New … of the Transportation Services Department, are responsible for collecting fares from every rider. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer funds to help support a political campaign … he is now a convicted felon and has been held accountable for his crimes. I thank District Attorney Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… of the Fund and at the same time can be a powerful tool for helping to address the risk of climate change," DiNapoli … Still In Leaders’ Circle, DiNapoli serves as an ambassador for American climate action and the We Are Still In … with high emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and increases investments in lower-emitting corporations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… together towards our community’s recovery.” “The Korean American Family Service Center applauds State Comptroller … Queens is home to nearly half of New York City’s Asian-American population. The release of this report is critical … said Jeehae Fischer, Executive Director of the Korean American Family Service Center . Additional Economic Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… totaling $246,272.32, were made into the jointly held bank account after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… the user manual are available to staff who are responsible for calculating the annual chargeback rates; an electronic … officials reiterated that they will not be revising rates for 2006 or 2007 or rebilling localities for those years. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… using corporate funds to influence the political process in a way which can adversely impact their reputation, value, … corporate political spending has become a well-established best practice. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund and … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the North Country: There were 3,612 farms in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but increase the Executive’s … of the Division of the Budget (DOB) and could be used for costs incurred before April 1, 2015. The money could also … be transferred to any state agency or public authority for the purposes described. As a result, oversight measures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendments