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Fund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… Market beliefs We believe that in highly efficient markets, we should gain exposure through low-cost, passive strategies. In less efficient markets, we consider active strategies where: We understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 … that present climate risk to the Fund. DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan follows his April 16 release of a report from the … opportunities including climate solutions. The climate action plan will also: Continue engagement with portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… goals for lowering their emissions and using renewable energy sources,” DiNapoli said. “There is no single magic … lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, use more renewable energy, increase energy efficiency and report on their efforts to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… December 31, 2012. Background The Village of West Hampton Dunes is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County … Village of West Hampton Dunes Financial Operations 2013M390 …
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)
… Determine whether Lansing Central School District District officials used a competitive process to …
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)
… 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-oneontaPanama 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-73Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… assure taxpayers that professional services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 … similar services at a more favorable rate, could result in existing professional service providers providing more … and helps assure taxpayers that procurements are made in their best interest. Recommendations The report includes …
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
… Retirement Systems. “As shareholders, we believe that it does not serve companies or their workers to maintain a … civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the … committee nominees at companies that do not disclose the self-identified individual racial/ethnic diversity of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… destination to which the employee traveled. Zip/Postal Enter the five digit zip code of the destination location for the travel event. If …
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
… with New York state by developing this customized method for reducing their portfolio's carbon emissions in a manner … moves, the world moves too. We look forward to seeing the positive changes this will spur in future company actions.” … investment capital flows toward clean energy and away from high polluting fossil fuel energy. This announcement helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-futureGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… 23, 2016. Background The Gorham-Middlesex (also known as Marcus Whitman) Central School District is located in the … schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … funds based on the District’s projected needs, as required by the reserve policy. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
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.
… medical health records called Meaningful 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As a result, goods and services may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… always be “GLR”. The only exception being for SUNY Direct Lending grants for 2014-15 and prior which must use “GLE”. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfersVillage of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… CostSaving Ideas Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… the global GHG reduction needs defined by the Paris Climate Agreement , and issue a report in 2018 on any … Next Era Energy Inc. Entergy Corp. Southern Company The Paris agreement sets a goal to limit the increase in global … 2019-04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-emission-reduction-targets-paris-agreement.pdf About the NYS Common Retirement Fund The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsOpinion 96 - 11
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of town board to submit … REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when selling town real property); (on town board motion in lieu of petition) … obtaining one or more appraisals and utilizing a real estate broker to identify potential buyers (see, e.g., Opn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11