Search
Opinion 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-94-12DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the $291.4 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) recognized the Fund for its exemplary investment oversight, risk … Released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the review concluded the Fund operates with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… statement today in advance of Amazon’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Pacific Time. … have urged shareholders to support a resolution calling on Amazon to conduct an independent racial equity audit of … Mr. Bezos and Amazon should be championing action on these issues and taking every opportunity to root out any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… (NHA), which is responsible for the general management and control of the School’s finances. The Board did not have control over School funds or how they are used. Key … terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control over the School’s finances. Continue to periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Accounts Payable Advisory No. 13
… Subject: Disabling Voucher Matching Guidance: It has come to our attention that several agencies have disabled or … created in SFS. Agencies are instructed that failure to utilize voucher matching is unacceptable and that this … e-mail [email protected] . OSC will continue monitoring to ensure compliance with best practices and to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/13-voucher-matching-process-required-sfsOpinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… Fund’s long-term value through sustainable investments and by seeking greater corporate efforts to meet the challenges … DiNapoli said. “We’ll continue to use our strength as a major investor and call on our publicly held companies to … Corp. received support from 42.9% of shareholders. Best Buy and Nordstrom both agreed to DiNapoli’s request that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… one at the District performed a cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) or meals-per-labor-hour analyses (MPLH). District … bid. Key Recommendations Periodically complete cost-per-ME and MPLH analyses. Ensure the District obtains the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationCity of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… sought competition when procuring professional services for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year, excluding City public schools, … 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-268New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… "The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending … Executive budget tackles some tough issues but we need to more closely examine the specifics and the broader impact … in realistic, long-term changes by April 1. “The best way to get the state back on solid financial footing is with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the … bias-related incidents to ensure that all official summary records of hate crime-related data are reconciled and … auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… 1.3 million payments worth more than $7.6 billion during the month of July. His office also rejected 256 contracts and … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … This independent review ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… York State Assembly $397,000 to Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP for outside counsel services. $177,000 to Hogan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for September 2014: Major Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition - 2021M-208
Determine whether Hancock Central School District (District) officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hancock-2021-208.pdfMiddlesex Fire District – Procurement (2025M-135)
… back to January 1, 2022 to review the purchase of a tanker truck. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire … made a payment of $157,992 toward the purchase of a tanker truck. Audit Summary District officials did not ensure the … to competitive bidding applied when procuring a new tanker truck. Additionally, officials did not follow the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/middlesex-fire-district-procurement-2025m-135DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… they retire. The state Legislature should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow. Most state and local … future generations of taxpayers pay for them. This is a cost of doing business, but we cannot keep making a promise … The numbers are daunting, but there is an even steeper cost for doing nothing. Establishing an OPEB trust fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… shareholder resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the … the company's bottom line at risk. I commend Molson Coors for agreeing to our request.” The company agreed to disclose … Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability, which gauges companies’ transparency around political spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spending