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City of Rome – Solar Power Purchase Agreements (2015M-290)
… audit was to evaluate the City’s process for entering into solar power purchase agreements for the period January 1, … two power purchase agreements and lease agreements with a solar company that provides solar-powered electric generating systems. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/20/city-rome-solar-power-purchase-agreements-2015m-290Opinion 94-12
… DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (authority to negotiate lease of unneeded real property) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may, without referendum, negotiate a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 98-20
… LAW, §176(11): An otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a … upon becoming a member of a fire company, may be assigned to the fire police squad. If so, you ask whether a … provide that newly-appointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad. General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Preferred Source Contracting
… subdivisions (i.e., local government agencies), and public benefit corporations are required to purchase approved … State Procurement Council (Procurement Council), a current list of the categories of commodities and services that are … a network of over 120 contract-holding preferred source member agencies and their private corporate partners, who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping safeguard the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) long-term … About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureCorporate Governance
… directors who exercise rigorous oversight of strategy, continually evaluate company management, and … business environment with resilience and integrity. Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cybersecurity As … see the New York State Common Retirement Fund's ESG Strategy . Corporate Governance Stewardship Reports 2025 | …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on state spending and was … regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on state spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… broader impact of these proposals. The Medicaid Redesign Team is faced with the challenge of identifying $2.5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… whether officials sought competition when procuring professional services for the period July 1, 2015 through … City officials did not seek competition when procuring professional services from 22 providers totaling … City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional services or to provide justification when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 million return, nearly four times the initial investment, and achieved an approximated 21 percent internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), … significant growth and business success culminating in a return of capital to the Common Retirement Fund with a very …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for … average contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to … DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement … in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the SFY that ended March 31, 2025, … assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’ actuary, who is required to review the actuarial assumptions and experience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Yates County) Village officials did not ensure the chief water operator procured all goods and services in accordance … best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases totaling approximately $1.15 million that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 28 publicly traded integrated oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for … readiness to transition to the emerging net zero economy. “Oil and gas companies face significant and complex economic, … those that do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated oil and gas companies – including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… Coors Beverage Co., one of the world’s largest brewers, to comprehensively disclose its political spending, New York … trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its shareholder … bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose all of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… the emergency exception to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials … response letter. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the New … of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of GML. Our methodology and standards are included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. DiNapoli’s approach seeks action from corporations to ensure racial equity while holding them accountable for failing to ensure … America must foster and protect racial and gender equity in the workplace, in company policies and in how it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
… Unified Court System through AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. Affected Employees Unified Court System judges in … cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for this deduction. … To obtain authorization forms or eligibility information, contact David Raabe of AXA Equitable by telephone at (732) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-lifeElmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… July 1, 2015 through August 28, 2017. Background The Elmwood Village Charter School is located in the City of … Elmwood Village Charter School Building Acquisition 2017M237 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in writing to the procuring agency that the requisite certification has been made to DTF, or that the certification is not required to be filed, and that the certification is correct and complete. The certification to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentation