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Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities ( 2019-S-41 ). Background … airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining boarding accessibility. … A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website accessibility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law requires agencies use centralized contracts to purchase commodities and services that meet agencies’ … EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Purchases from an OGS centralized contract … EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Once SFS users receive notification of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… cash management assures that investments are optimized for the best possible return for taxpayers. We strongly recommend the following best practices for cash management. Actively Monitor Cash Flow Improving … Revenue Enhancement Ideas Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that … and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. One of the goals … with the most favorable terms and conditions, and in the best interests of taxpayers. Seeking competition also guards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… Mobil Corp., after a review of the companies’ readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, State Comptroller Thomas P. … it has determined are not transition-ready. In addition to Exxon, the companies to be divested and restricted in the … Exxon Mobil Corp after a review of the companies readiness to transition to a lowcarbon economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … to adapt to the low-carbon future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… the list are major energy companies including Marathon Oil Corp., ConocoPhillips and Hess Corp. Shale rock deposits containing reserves of crude oil … investments in the following coal producers: New Hope Corp., PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk, Semirara Mining and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations … results of the New York State Common Retirement Funds latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… made from this money will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 … to the In-State Program. Since 2007, three new managing partners have been added to oversee the program’s investments … for the In-State Program in October, increasing the total number of partners to 19. The New York City-based firm will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companieseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersAbout NYSLRS
… retirement systems in the world, administering benefits for more than 1.2 million members, retirees and … and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), which provides benefits for police officers and firefighters of participating public … performance and position, and read our Fact Sheet for the latest NYSLRS stats. Rev. 9/25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Law requires publication of grant opportunities. To comply with these publication requirements, the Department … the Contract Reporter or State Register will be considered to have satisfied the publication requirements of Article 4-C. However, best practice encourages use of the Contract Reporter, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (SFS), regardless of whether the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following criteria: A … It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsChautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and … or General Municipal Law (GML). Not all salary payments to 23 elected officials and 94 management employees were … to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… Therefore, taxpayers do not have assurance that the best prices were obtained. Officials did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services to be provided. As a result, officials were unable to … if the District was appropriately billed or receiving the best value for IT services. Did not establish formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… and/or improper claims and were not in the taxpayers’ best interest. During the audit period, the Board approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… publications or attend free trainings that were available to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a … that goods and services were procured in the taxpayers’ best interests and may have missed opportunities to reduce Town costs. Key Recommendations Ensure officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for … a population of approximately 2,600 residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost … The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later because utilities were turned off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374