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NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a review of the companies’ readiness to transition to a low-carbon … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund is evaluating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… 1921 as an interstate public entity created to control the port district of New York and New Jersey, maintaining the … Act, PANYNJ was required to identify key stations in its Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) system and make those … and non-compliance with the regulations in areas of the Port Authority Bus Terminal where some of the gates at …
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
… 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-contractsDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict …
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
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into … through January 2022. About the Program The Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for investments … by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State … has returned nearly $300 million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… and maintain fully funded status. Sources of return We believe that asset allocation is the single largest driver of … We consider environmental, social and governance factors in our investment process because they can influence both … sectors, geographies, time horizons, and other factors. We believe that risk should be managed first at the Fund level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the County’s investment program … 15, 2016. Background Chautauqua County has a population of approximately 135,000 and includes two cities, 27 towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Town of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley within its boundaries. The Town, which has a population of approximately 1,270, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… who served as the Town’s chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its … methods. In addition, because Board members were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy, or their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… the District’s Board oversight. The former Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wallace Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126About NYSLRS
… Retirement System (ERS), which provides benefits to employees of participating public employers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Opportunity Portal , as the frequency of publication and the larger distribution ensures that grant procurement … Contracts to withhold approval of any resulting contract and thereby necessitate a new procurement with more extensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… secure. Officials: Paid BOCES more than $2 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year for IT services but did not enter into a … 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)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Stamford (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) effectively audited claims … complied with competitive bidding requirements or the Village’s procurement policy. Five claims totaling $1,334 … village stamford audit claims audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… Determine whether the Bethpage Public Library Library Board of Trustees Board ensured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219