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DiNapoli 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 DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition the … to adapt to the low-carbon future. Companies responsible for large greenhouse gas emissions like those in this …
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
… and determine the services from which they would benefit. With the assistance of their caseworker, each client will … instance: 795 of 3,022 clients (26%) who were diagnosed with a serious mental illness were not placed in a mental … shelter. 523 of 1,061 clients (49%) who were diagnosed with substance or alcohol abuse issues were not placed in a …
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
… DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, announced today. The Fund also restricted … in five more coal producers, adding those companies to the list of 22 that the Fund divested from in 2020. “A low-carbon … crude oil and gas production from shale. Included on the list are major energy companies including Marathon Oil Corp., …
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
… users. State Finance Law requires agencies use centralized contracts to purchase commodities and services that meet … utility. Information about the use of specific centralized contracts can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS in the contract award notices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… Our Mission To provide our beneficiaries with a secure pension … and strive for Fund performance sufficient to achieve our mission. Accountability We hold ourselves collectively and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyArchived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… Services to notify, within 24 hours following the discovery of a data breach or receiving notice of a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Retirement Fund’s latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in its … the Fund’s exposure to climate risks. “Climate change is one of the most significant risks facing investors and the … but clearly more must be done and done quickly. This is a proactive plan to mitigate climate risk, capitalize on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… and analyze the health center’s direct and indirect costs for the period January 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of … The Town, which has a population of approximately 1,270, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and were not in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… whether Town of Franklinville (Town) officials complied with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy. Key Findings Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy … as the Town’s chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agency's responsibility to ensure adequate competition for all competitive grants. As with any procurement, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsBethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… competitive quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … quotes to the Board and did not properly seek competition for certain contracts, including contracts totaling $44,864 … close personal ties. Officials did not seek competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid …
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)
… Paid BOCES more than $2 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year for IT services but did not enter into a service level … were unable to determine exactly what services they paid for, if the District was appropriately billed or receiving the best value for IT services. Did not establish formal policies or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… of Richmondville, located in Schoharie County, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and has a population of … the developer. The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later because utilities were turned … the developer has failed to do so. The Board relied on the developer’s consultants to prepare grant applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374About NYSLRS
… Retirement System (ERS), which provides benefits to employees of participating public employers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsWallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… and not spent in a prudent and economical manner. For example, the Board did not use competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Progress 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.pdf