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Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)

… excessive number of generic accounts. Did not provide IT security awareness training to employees. Key Recommendations … Ensure that officials and employees receive adequate IT security awareness training. District officials partially …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127

Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s administration of grant fund moneys for … a population of approximately 2,600 residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost … The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later because utilities were turned off …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374

About NYSLRS

… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement … positions outside of New York City, including uniformed services personnel, such as correction officers and sheriffs. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrs

Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)

… Board did not conduct an annual audit of the Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations The audit report includes 10 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126

Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - June 2007

In the wake of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2008.pdf

Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)

Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdf

DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies

… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) ongoing efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on … from the deepest pool of talent. To encourage companies to improve their practices and, by extension, their long-term … civil rights, racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companies

XIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… of expense reports in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Travel and Expense Module. This requirement will help facilitate a more efficient and effective review of travel expenses by supervisors, agency Finance Office staff, … address, start location and destination location of the travel event, and start and end dates and times of the travel …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fields

State Comptroller DiNapoli Positions New York Pension Fund For Low Carbon Future

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an investment strategy that will raise the New York Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) commitment to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-positions-new-york-pension-fund-low-carbon-future

Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)

… are not ensuring that these services are obtained at the best possible price. Key Recommendations File annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390

Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)

… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services. As a result, they may not have … Update the procurement policy and related procedures to include detailed guidance for procuring goods and services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213

Panama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)

… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73

Greece 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-2024m

DiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals

New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate change

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goals

Opinion 96 - 11

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … terms in the public interest (see, e.g., Matter of New City v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560 affd 66 NY2d … p 84). The method of sale chosen is within the board's discretion, but should be the one which the board believes …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11

DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections

… creating the laws we all must follow. Current contribution limits for statewide offices are $19,700 for a primary and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-elections

DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program

… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) … Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-program

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies

… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … with the exception of Gannett. “Respecting workers’ rights to organize – and not interfering when they do – should be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policies