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2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-stewardship-priorities.pdfChild Care Stabilization Grants (2022-S-44)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and maintained adequate internal controls to enable it to oversee and monitor child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine whether the grants met ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2022-S-44.pdfOpinion 95-27
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … the Laws of 1995, Education Law, §3604(5) provided that "no payments shall be barred or reduced where such payment is … for a "grace period", prior to January 1, 1996, there is no statutory bar to payments resulting from court orders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The division awarded SICG funding to qualified recipients in accordance with its requirements. The division assessed … auditors did identify certain process deficiencies in the areas of monitoring and documentation. Port Authority … property, but the AI is obsolete, having been last updated in October 1990. Auditors also found the AI does not reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli and Brooklyn D.A. Gonzalez: Public Employee Arrested for Using Co-Workers' Identities to Steal Thousands in Gas
… his personal use, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today. … said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez for partnering with … at a heavy cost to taxpayers over the long term," said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. "I commend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-public-employee-arrested-using-co-workers-identities-stealState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of Town of Beekmantown , Town of Carlton , Poughkeepsie Housing Authority , Town of Sheldon , … and remittances were not accurate and timely. Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor's Fiscal Responsibilities (Orleans … his office completed audits of Town of Beekmantown Town of Carlton Poughkeepsie Housing Authority Town of Sheldon Walton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… direct sales company in the world by Direct Selling News. For more information on the program, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… Officials in Dutchess County’s East Clinton Fire District improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable … to uncover lax oversight and misuse of taxpayer dollars in fire districts. I will continue to audit these entities so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… State Education Department (SED): Whitestone School for Child Development, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-38) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2013, auditors … For the three fiscal years ended June 30 2013 auditors … identified $154563 in reported costs that did not comply with SED requirements and recommended such costs be disallowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 88-4
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (providing refreshments to trainees at foster parent training session) MUNICIPAL … by the certifying agency will be met." (18 NYCRR §443.3[i]). In addition, authorized agencies are required to seek to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Opinion 89-7
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … in contravention of Article VIII, §1 (1983 Opns St Comp, No. 83-158, p 199; see Timmerman v City of New York , 69 … to the performance of services (see 1985 Opns St Comp, No. 85-44, p 59). Accordingly, in the instant situation, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 2094.1
… Bulletin No. 2094 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is necessary to remain compliant with NACHA requirements. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20941-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearingDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Charged With Pocketing Court Fines and Fees
… misconduct. She was arraigned in Wayne County’s Court Arraignment Procedure before Judge Marsha Williams. She is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-charged-pocketing-court-fines-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2094
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 2094 .1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is necessary to remain … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2094-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearing-houseDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $11,000 … A former Town of Throop Supervisor was arrested and pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $11000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … amount budgeted by approximately $440,000. The proposed 2024 budget includes overtime funding of $500,000 for the … If officials cannot reduce overtime expenditures, the 2024 budget appropriation for overtime will be insufficient. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7XII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section outlines the process Business Units should follow to pay contract assignees and sureties. Business Units are responsible for informing the Office of … eighty-five thousand dollars in value, and (ii) any other Business Unit contracts exceeding fifty thousand dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits