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Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For … purchases are adequately supported and have no possibility of competition. Obtain and review necessary and sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… $469,283, Village officials did not seek competition for 18 purchases totaling $440,056. By not seeking … interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not sought for: Any of the five purchases subject to competitive … requirements and the procurement policy. Award contracts for insurance coverage and professional services only after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… did not have appropriate support, such as an itemized receipt or invoice. 23 claims had sales tax totaling $243. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… these contracts, officials used vendors that were granted awards from group purchasing organization contracts. However, … to competitive bidding to help ensure the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage and engineering services totaling $188,037. Because officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… District is located in the Towns of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Archived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… contract. Investment of Retirement Funds – S.9051 (Jackson) – Permits investment of retirement funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022Fund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… Investment objectives We aim for the best risk-adjusted returns needed to achieve and maintain fully funded status. … to a disciplined rebalancing process to ensure strong returns. Manager selection is a key determinant of returns on actively managed assets. We monitor our managers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyOversight of Shelter Placements
… Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible … placed in a substance abuse or mental health shelter. DHS does not have adequate policies and procedures standardizing … may cause harm to themselves or others. Consider what actions to take for those clients who may cause danger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… with a disability on the basis of their disability by state and local government services. As in other sections of … A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website accessibility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. One method for ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140XI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… A centralized contract is a contract let by the Office of General Services (OGS) for use by State agencies and other authorized users. State … can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… transfer (EFT) with the bank to receive payments from the State and certain other entities. Develop procedures for … must be deposited and invested in accordance with New York State statutes. A number of federal laws also pertain to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… As of September, the state pension fund has invested $760 million in 292 companies and helped to create or retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companieseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when … its board. Within months of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a review of the companies’ readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, … restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies including Exxon Mobil Corp after a review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are … DiNapoli. “We have carefully reviewed companies in the oil sands industry and are restricting investments in those … in this industry, pose significant risks for investors.” Oil sands companies produce a heavy type of crude oil from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for … could pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, … zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies Shale oil and gas companies under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-plan