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DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
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
… freedom of association and collective bargaining rights. The proposals were filed with Walmart Inc., CVS Pharmacy … bargaining are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and … as increase their training, skills and productivity. It’s in the companies’ own interests, and in the long-term …
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
… that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed some troubling … not comply with district policy or provide justification for why it bypassed policies when hiring the new superintendent and several administrators. For example, the board paid the Eastern Suffolk Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Climate Action Plan announced in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. … New York State Common Retirement Fund has been recognized for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to … corporations that are ensuring their businesses are ready for the low-carbon transition and stand to perform well in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… on personal opinions from anonymous sources of unknown authority (such as a “Town Hall participant”). Rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… The Snyder Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, … District officials could have saved approximately $4,000 on their electricity bills if they had obtained quotes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Continuity of Operations Planning
… for coordinating emergency management planning efforts in New York State. The Division encourages and supports State agency … Technology Services: Disaster Recovery Planning ( 2016-S-97 ) … To determine the adequacy of State agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningExamination of Travel Expenses
… outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. … The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the agency and is typically the employee’s … outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York State Common Retirement … sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund has been recognized … to the emerging low-carbon economy. "As trustee of the pension fund, I participated in the U.N. conferences …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Management of Cash and Investments
… the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is governed by a Board of Directors, whose 23 members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The MTA includes seven constituent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be … which may be a significant and unexpected tax liability for the employee. Chapter XIII , Section 6 - Potential Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… of the software they own, how it us used and how best to track user rights to ensure licensing compliance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… LLC’s principal owner and determine whether it is in the best interests of the District. Seek competition from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background The Weedsport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… When completing the DRO template, please be sure to fill in all required fields, as indicated by an asterisk (*). It helps to use proper capitalization, as shown in the examples next to the fields. An incomplete form cannot … DRO proposal to NYSLRS. Please Note: This form works best with JavaScript enabled. For assistance in enabling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… total interest earned; permitted uses of excess reserve funds; or an analysis of the projected needs of reserve funds in the upcoming year(s). Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information … by this bulletin. Background: Due to an increased number of requests for sensitive garnishment and deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdf