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Message from the Comptroller – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Despite significant uncertainty caused by inflation and other factors, State Fiscal Year (SFY) … reductions to projected State tax revenues driven by declining personal income tax receipts. Federal aid … of this funding is scheduled to be substantially depleted by the end of SFY 2024-25. State tax receipts totaled $111.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/message-comptrollerXI-A.3 Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… spending and (iv) include Appendix A – Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts. Furthermore, creating the PO in … price(s). Agencies must also properly configure POs for receiving, which includes selecting the unit of measure … or most closely associated to what is being purchased. For example, when an agency creates a PO for temporary staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a3-purchase-ordersClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a proper charge against the local … and documentation so that the auditing body or official is supplied with sufficient information to make that … auditing claims, the following questions should be asked: Is the claim for a valid and legal purpose? First and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingOpinion 88-66
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Concerning the ability of a city school district to copyright computer programs developed by employees of the school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The … changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to … years to come.” Welcoming the announcement, First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster MLA said: “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDirect Deposit Program
… dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up … Direct Deposit Information Updated It’s always important to keep your direct deposit information up to date because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … received or deposit money received from fundraisers and lounge sales. Deposits totaling approximately $158,300 were … goods and services are purchased at the best price. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Guilderland , Plattsburgh Housing Authority , Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District . “In today’s fiscal … collection duties were not properly segregated. Town of Salem – Financial Management (Washington County) The board … Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use of … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesTravel Advisory No. 15
… and agencies returning to pre-pandemic operation. For information about determining the most economical method of … on an expense report that the expenses claimed are just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. To meet … guidance with electronically signing the AC 132-S, please contact your agency’s IT office. Please note: Electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsOversight of International Offices
… presence and closed offices in Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Mexico and Turkey. ESD still has foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… agencies with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, the category code is used on purchasing documents to identify the … services that are being purchased. Using the appropriate category code provides information to agencies to enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … today after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. … at: https://aodproject.net/changing-climate/ About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… final approval. Participate on advisory committees that meet periodically throughout the year. The Code of Ethics … all committees and some committees also have a financial disclosure policy . Advisory Council for the Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… industry reached $15.1 billion in the first six months of 2019, an 11 percent increase over the same period last … start in 2019, but uncertainties leave the second half of the year an open question,” DiNapoli said. “Volatile … is traditionally measured by the pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedOpinion 95-30
… discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes and gifts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11; EDUCATION LAW, §§226, 255; ESTATES, POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3: Moneys held in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s expectations for board diversity and filed shareholder proposals calling … belonging are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. “Companies have a responsibility to root … a significant risk to companies’ bottom lines, a concern for all shareholders. Our state pension fund continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies … are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts of environmental justice. “The climate emergency presents enormous risks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… P. DiNapoli today announced a $3 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … to our investments. Smart, sustainable investments protect the long-term value of the Fund and at the same time can be a powerful tool for … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a $3 billion increase to the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund Sustainable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-program