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Decarbonization Advisory Panel Report - April 2019
A report on how the Fund can best mitigate investment risks stemming from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/decarbonization-advisory-panel-2019.pdfNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… to evaluate internal controls related to online banking for the period July 1, 2013 through June 16, 2015. Background … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $19.6 million. … security measures available from both of the District’s banks. Key Recommendation Ensure that alerts and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Brighton Central School District (District) officials made … audit brighton school procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy … to competitive bidding. Key Findings The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the District’s … to competitive bidding. As a result, the purchasing agent approved 17 purchases totaling $150,962 without knowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State contract pricing option. Key Recommendations Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… or manage reserve funds according to applicable laws or best practices. The Board did not: Define the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… services and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The … Board did not: Adopt an adequate reserve policy, resulting in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Village officials did not always use a competitive process … Determine whether Village of Unadilla Village officials used a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… service providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to … Section 103 or the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). Of the purchases totaling $1.7 million that we reviewed, Town … most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The audit report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… sector investments that face significant climate risk. With today’s announcement, the Fund will be divesting its … new goal of investing $40 billion in that program by 2035. With the program, the Fund invests in sustainable investments … its assessments of shale oil and gas, oil sands and coal companies, resulting in restrictions on investment in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Trillium Asset Management today announced that they have withdrawn the … the process,” said Susan Baker, Vice President of Trillium Asset Management. “Yet, many companies in Silicon Valley and … The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. About Trillium Asset Management: Founded in 1982, Trillium is the oldest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… requirement. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for … sector, PANYNJ did not have written agreements between the airport operator and terminal operator allocating … for meeting the boarding requirements with all airport operators and carriers, as required by federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State Comptroller Thomas … one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity investments. “The In-State Private Equity Investment Program is proof that investing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are prepared … this reality,” said DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting … not have viable plans to adapt to the low-carbon future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesOversight of Shelter Placements
… the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and … would best facilitate their transition to more permanent housing. During the intake/assessment process, clinical … for benefits, completing assessments, and applying for housing programs. Key Findings Based on DHS records, there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… today. The Fund also restricted investments in five more coal producers, adding those companies to the list of 22 that … the Fund would restrict investments in the following coal producers: New Hope Corp., PT Indo Tambangraya Megah … the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of approximately $254.8 billion as of March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… SFS users will create a transaction in the SFS using an “OC” prefix to identify the transaction as an OGS centralized … No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the appropriate … Value (RFP) Once SFS users receive notification of the OC transaction approval users will proceed with the normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contracts