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Cayuga-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.pdfRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… a bank for the collection of receipts, such as property taxes, so that payments can be made directly to your local … transfer (EFT) with the bank to receive payments from the State and certain other entities. Develop procedures for … must be deposited and invested in accordance with New York State statutes. A number of federal laws also pertain to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsSelected 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-followOversight of Shelter Placements
… The screening results are entered into DHS’ electronic case management system, Client Assistance and Rehousing … type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms the appropriateness of the proposed …
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 … has returned $293 million to the state pension fund on 71 exited investments. As of September, the state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesNY 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 … all investors, and I am determined to protect the state’s pension fund by keeping it at the forefront of efforts to … oil sands and coal companies, resulting in restrictions on investment in a total of 50 firms that the Fund determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, to its board, making her the second woman to serve as director; March 18: In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli 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 … seven companies failed to show they are transitioning out of oil sands production: Imperial Oil Ltd. Canadian … will next evaluate shale oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, announced today. The Fund also … more coal producers, adding those companies to the list of 22 that the Fund divested from in 2020. “A low-carbon …
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
… A centralized contract is a contract let by the Office of General Services … and the transaction should be created using the NYS Vendor Id associated with the centralized contract from which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… markets, we should gain exposure through low-cost, passive strategies. In less efficient markets, we consider active strategies where: We understand the drivers of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyArchived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… - Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees, codes of ethics and boards of ethics; permits local codes of ethics to … the use of best and final offers for invitations for bids and requests for proposals for goods, services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … percent of electricity derived from renewable sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate … York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in … is a proactive plan to mitigate climate risk, capitalize on opportunities in the growing low carbon economy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… filed the Village’s annual financial report with OSC late by as much as 951 days after the statutory filing due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… may have saved at least $3,700 on fuel costs by using a State contract. Key Recommendations Update the procurement … Periodically compare prices for goods and services to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. A lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and the claims auditor did not help ensure that District funds were used to procure goods and services in a prudent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… helps assure taxpayers that procurements are made in their best interest. Recommendations The report includes three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… from Humana as a result. Separate proposals, filed at two Fortune 500 health care companies — Centene Corporation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companies