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DiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… through Contour Venture Partners, an investment partner of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New York … has partnered with Contour Venture Partners for a total of twenty investments through the In-State Private Equity … and make several additional hires," said Ryan Urban, CEO of Bounce Exchange. Bounce Exchange’s patented “Exit Intent” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Cohocton (Town) officials make purchases in accordance … municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One of the best methods for helping ensure that goods and … Did Town of Cohocton Town officials make purchases in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13DiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… requesting companies to comprehensively disclose their political spending. The Comptroller has filed disclosure … maker, Hanesbrands. “The increased polarization of our political discourse and the January 6 attack on the Capitol … show just how risky it can be for companies to fund political agendas,” DiNapoli said. “Corporate accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… a few dozen employees to a global force with more than 300 employees worldwide. Additionally, 75 percent of Fortune …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… manager of the Fund’s $100 million Emerging Europe Fund, and is part of an estimated $30 million anticipated … said. “Northern Ireland has the young, skilled workforce and the solid infrastructure that are hallmarks of the … strategy. This partnership will benefit our pension fund and Northern Ireland in the years to come.” “I am heartened …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Emerging … who was recently appointed CEO and President of the New America Alliance. Hernandez served nearly 15 years with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… investments , dedicated staff to pursue climate solution investments, and minimum standards for portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… in advance of the company’s annual meeting on May 18 seeking their support for the Fund’s shareholder proposal … and Worker Protection filed a complaint against Chipotle seeking $150 million in worker relief for 599,693 violations … $300 million in civil penalties. Shareholder Proposal Seeking a Racial Equity Audit Shareholder Proposal Securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… of the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote for the … advance of the companys annual shareholders meeting on May 26 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, … country, companies need to answer whether the benefits of political donations outweigh the risks.” The company … cycle, but that does not provide a complete picture of the company’s electoral spending. FirstEnergy is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… sponsor) in growing New York-based companies. Hamilton Lane will manage the funds. The firm has a 20-year successful … said David Helgerson, managing director at Hamilton Lane. “Throughout this process, we have supported companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesScience Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board conducted an … through July 31, 2017. Background The Science Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in … Science Academies of New York Charter Schools Purchase versus Lease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… Subject : New dollar threshold requirements for the use of a purchase order (PO) and the procurement card (PCard). … Agencies are required to use a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from any vendor that has a classification … This policy, subject exceptions, is applicable regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… – pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Town of Middleburgh (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited … have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims totaling $340,204 we found: The Board approved … were not approved by the Board prior to purchase, two of which were unsupported. Four claims totaling $10,064 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by … the statutory bid limit. Procure professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35XIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… up projects in SFS, agencies should use the best practice of ‘NEXT’ auto-numbering approach for their Project ID. … longer equals the Federal Grant after the implementation of PCIP. Auto-numbering allows the agency to move toward the use of the description, the agency project reference number, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-descriptionFishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing … Island Waste Management District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … a robust governance framework to promote high levels of accountability. DiNapoli also announced the Fund has … with its portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts. … educators, and parents. Children already coping with mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schools