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Joint Statement on Defending Fundamental Shareowner Rights
The ability of shareowners to file shareholder proposals is a fundamental investor right first established by the federal government in 1942.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/joint-statement-on-shareowner-rights.pdfManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up) (2014-F-18)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption (2011-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f18_1.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: The Cost of Deficit Financing, May 2010
The proposed State Fiscal Year 2010-11 Executive Budget released in January projected a five-year cumulative current services deficit exceeding $60 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-financing-2010.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2016-2017, May 2017
In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,536,275, representing an increase of $73,440 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2016-17.pdfReport on Comptroller DiNapoli's Green Initiative, January 2011
A Sustainability Team was formed in OSC to review plans, assess progress and identify new initiatives to make OSC a sustainable agency.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-green-iniative-2011.pdfEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy Report
We consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in our investment process because they can influence both risks and returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/esg-strategy-report.pdfComplaint Processing (Follow-Up) (2024-F-8)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f8.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up) (2023-F-44)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f44.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… Purpose To inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate), … employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2018 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of … of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education … fire and building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the … was providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with fire safety procedures, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower … Borough President Gale A. Brewer. “Fifteen years after September 11 and four years after Hurricane Sandy, it is … The terror attacks on September 11 2001 killed 2753 people in Lower Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To notify agencies of a change in the narrative descriptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective … vision is that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world. However, almost 1.7 million New Yorkers (10.5 percent) have diabetes, an increase from 6.3 percent in 2000. To combat this, the Department has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over … after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the … these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks located in the proximity of the college found an additional two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank … was a Certificate of Deposit account (totaling $65,034). In addition, of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) from … over $1 million. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information … Technology Transformation process has been effective in ensuring that the resulting ITS clusters operate … and whether the Transformation has been successful in standardizing the processes followed by each agency. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in … To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislature