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Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… and services economically and in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Policies and procedures were …
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)
… planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings COIDA did not adequately … plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million … discussions of the pros and cons of developing the property. This would include taking into account the …
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 services in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not …
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)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers that professional services were procured in the most economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… OSC late by as much as 951 days after the statutory filing due date. Estimated revenues and expenditures in adopted … that these services are obtained at the best possible price. Key Recommendations File annual financial reports with OSC within 60 days following the close of each fiscal year, as required by law, and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Progress 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.pdfCayuga-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.pdfOpinion 96 - 11
… unneeded real property, has a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in its judgment or the most beneficial … p 84). The method of sale chosen is within the board's discretion, but should be the one which the board believes … June 7, 1996 Christine S. Snide, Supervisor Town of Long Lake 1 We note that town park lands are impressed with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… both the opportunities and systemic risks associated with transition to a low carbon economy, enabling … the Fund has completed its annual review of thermal coal and oil sands companies as part of its broader review of … to restrict investments in 22 previously restricted coal companies and will newly restrict investments in six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … organizing unions, Gannett allegedly threatened to lay off workers, cut benefits, force employees to work unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… said. “The failure to adhere to district policies and best practices, whether it be when putting together the … one of the candidates BOCES recommended as having the best qualifications, the board hired a candidate that BOCES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT equipment that had not been sanitized of data prior to storage was found and auditors were unable to identify 354 … awareness training. South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (Seneca County) The board and district officials did not ensure that online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Fund will allocate $2 billion … goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . The Fund’s goal will be achieved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) had a -2.68 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year (SFY) that ended on March 31, 2020, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and the need for an independent commission to review the state’s pandemic … The Times Union published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest … urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the Towns of Gorham, Hopewell and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex and Potter in Yates County. The District, which operates four schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Review of Growe Technologies Inc.
… Use (MU) and ICD-10. In November 2013, the Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, Inc. entered into a non-competitive agreement with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at … by using a non-competitive procurement to obtain IT healthcare services rather than bidding the services or using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… of goods and services totaling $44,401. Compare billed prices to the awarded contract prices and overpaid for cleaning supplies by $1,532. As a … when procuring goods and services. Compare billed prices to awarded contract prices to ensure the District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60