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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) plans to vote against all board directors standing for re-election … also announced agreements with four Fortune 500 companies to formally include gender and racial diversity in their … all-male boardrooms on notice – diversify your boards to improve your performance. There is ample research that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… the In-State Private Equity Program. Bounce Exchange is an up and coming technology company that we are excited to … employment opportunities are proof that the program is a win for the Fund and a win for companies in communities … movement and anticipates the precise second a visitor is preparing to leave the website. At that point, the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health … To determine what steps the State Education Department is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… has updated its proxy voting guidelines and released its 2023 Stewardship Report. “Companies that take steps to be … In 2023, the Fund cast more than 30,900 votes at 3,235 public company meetings. Key updates to the Fund’s … and sexual harassment disclosure proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., and Chipotle Mexican Grill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpinion 99-14
… constitutes indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of … to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 if it involves a direct or indirect expenditure in excess … subject to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 of the General Municipal Law. General Municipal Law, §103 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsNaples 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. …
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)
… should not have been approved for payment. For example, 131 claims totaling $597,410 were approved without evidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… (District) officials made procurements related to the 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with … demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in accordance with District …
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)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured … Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District District purchasing agent ensured staff …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Sanford (Town) officials ensured that claims were … all claims were appropriately audited and approved. Out of 200 claims reviewed, the Board did not audit 69 claims … only audited and approved claims are listed on abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices to State …
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)
… reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly fund, use or manage reserve funds according to applicable … the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval to … required resolution to properly transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for …
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)
… (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has multiyear financial and capital plans. Determine … Owasco Town Board Board effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general water and sewer district funds …
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 … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire …
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)
… (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Village officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General … Village officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services …
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)
… Determine whether North Syracuse Central School District District officials sought competition for the …
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)
… (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General … Town officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - June 2007
In the wake of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2008.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
Chautauqua County Investments and Payroll 2016M147
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147