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DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… institutions employed over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has … spending and more,” said DiNapoli. “These institutions of learning also foster long-term economic growth by creating … who can bring their talents to the various sectors of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsMessage from the Comptroller – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 will long be remembered for the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and for the resilience demonstrated by New Yorkers in responding … the ongoing risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/message-comptrollerInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of … and those undertaken following the initiation of our lawsuit will protect Wynn Resorts’ employees and shareholders … at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, filed a derivative lawsuit, a legal action taken on behalf of a company when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsResponsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… risk to generate stronger long-term performance and only do so where we are compensated by expected return. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyOpinion 99-14
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of a water district for the removal and retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Opinion 90-50
… legal requirements municipalities must satisfy when the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) performs … 10 of the Highway Law. You ask, based upon the Comptroller's contract approval function found in section 112 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… an assessment that would establish that outsourcing is the best approach to accomplish the task. Finally, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 million to six … technology contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (Saratoga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Andrew Siwo has joined the New York State Common … investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by keeping it at the forefront of those … with all asset class teams. In addition, the director will provide internal training to investment teams on sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsOpinion 98-20
… opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties … related to the functions to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a … to be performed by members of the squad and is in the best interests of the fire district ( id .; NY Const, art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20NYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… for a carbon-constrained future," said Andrew Logan, Director of Oil and Gas at the sustainability nonprofit … About the NYS Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… success, it is essential to address the climate-oriented investment challenges faced by the Fund’s portfolio. Climate change is an increasingly urgent risk … metrics into its executive compensation plan. McDonald’s Corp. agreed to assess supply chain water-related business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… the Panama Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods … audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made without … in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73XII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… occurrence. No charges are allowed for traffic delays that do not directly block access to the building. Taking the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesMessage from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… support for schools, health care and other programs. At the same time, new risks to financial stability are emerging. … These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to … provided $89.6 billion, or 38 percent, of the State’s All Funds receipts in SFY 2022-23. This aid supports health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience … NY ABLE Program The NY ABLE Program is a savings and investment plan that helps families and individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each … as an unnecessary middleman by purchasing 18,960 gallons of fuel, adding nearly $20,000 to the purchase price and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryEthics
… Conflicts of Interest Poster [pdf] -- For best print quality, poster should be printed on 11in. x 17in. paper. Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees [pdf] Model Code of Ethics - Local Governments … Questions [pdf] … Resources and information on ethics for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethics