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Chautauqua 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-147Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… moneys for the period of May 4, 2009 through September 25, 2013. Background The Town of Richmondville, located in … fund moneys for the period of May 4 2009 through September 25 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Schodack Landing Fire District No. 1 – Claims Auditing (2026M-17)
… to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers, the Board should conduct a … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/schodack-landing-fire-district-no-1-claims-auditing-2026m-17Progress 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.pdfXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… station in the employee’s profile page in the SFS is blank or (2) save an expense report if any mandatory field in the header is blank. Additionally, expense reports may be denied payment if … to the travel event. Destination Location Enter the street address of the destination location for the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsState Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future
… in an investors’ panel as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. “Low-carbon, sustainable investments are … profile than its performance benchmark. The new index will further reduce the carbon footprint of the Fund’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it is the right thing to do, but because they will be better positioned to prosper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately 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 … development struggles. Key Recommendation Properly plan for property acquisitions. COIDA officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaLansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
Determine whether Lansing Central School District District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key Findings The Board and District … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate …
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)
… way and without favoritism. Of the 51 professional service providers that were paid more than $10,000, or a total of … the competition process for 33 professional service providers that were paid $2.4 million (65 percent). Officials … and procedures. For example, three medical service providers were paid $346,995 without using the required …
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)
… years. Because the procurement policy does not address methods for selecting professional service providers, Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the … conclusions. One of the most glaring examples relates to nursing home deaths. The report cites figures based on … poor performance, with a rate of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseOpinion 96 - 11
… board motion in lieu of petition) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (submission of resolution for sale of real … town purpose (see also Town Law, §§81, 220; cf . 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-203, p 216). As a general rule, when real … St Comp No. 94-12, p 19; 1993 Opns St Comp No. 93-21, p 36; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-37, p 84). The method of sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “New York Should Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was … This is eroding voter confidence in the process. The best place to start cleaning up government is at the beginning: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… filed shareholder proposals with portfolio companies from credit card issuers to health care providers, to challenge … financially and that, in turn, is threatening long term shareholder value,” DiNapoli said. “The affordability … Decisions DiNapoli also filed shareholder proposals with insurance companies Humana Inc. and The Cigna Group, calling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… whether it be when putting together the annual budget or hiring new employees, undermines the principles of … these audit findings seriously and make necessary changes” Hiring practices Auditors found the school board and district … or provide justification for why it bypassed policies when hiring the new superintendent and several administrators. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a series of shareholder proposals … bargaining rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS Pharmacy Inc., Netflix Inc., DoorDash Inc. and … and workforce practices, which includes independent contractors who have advocated for better compensation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policies