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DiNapoli 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 the … pay a heavy financial cost,” DiNapoli said. “Shale oil and gas companies face significant economic, environmental and … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . Review of Shale Oil and Gas Companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in concert with other signatories of the United Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightVillage of Churchville – Procurement (2025M-140)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 – October … Did Village of Churchville Village officials seek competition for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-churchville-procurement-2025m-140DiNapoli 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-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… Retirement Fund’s latest successful shareholder efforts to have corporations improve their environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat to our pension fund’s investments. We take a broad approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… diversify among asset classes, sectors, geographies, time horizons, and other factors. We believe that risk should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyOversight of Shelter Placements
… The screening results are entered into DHS’ electronic case management system, Client Assistance and Rehousing … type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms the appropriateness of the proposed shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… financial management information system or online banking to track daily cash balances. Perform a detailed cash flow … timing when formulating the budget. Review historical data to determine typical cash inflows and outflows throughout the … the frequency of billing (for example, from semiannual to quarterly), but first perform an analysis to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by OGS in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) using the Corporate Contract functionality. Agencies should refer to … that require a specific mini-bid contract identification number SFS users will create a contract transaction in the … and the transaction should be created using the NYS Vendor Id associated with the centralized contract from which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… in which Downstate’s then administration failed to act in the state’s best interest by eliminating certain cost … a six-day birthday bash for PMA’s chairman, prompting a referral by the Comptroller to the state Joint Commission on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Contract Reporter, as well as the Grants Opportunity Portal , as the frequency of publication and the larger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesTown of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… (Board) members, Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) and former Town Supervisor (former supervisor), who served as … Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. Further, they did not research publications or attend free trainings … with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… moneys for the period of May 4, 2009 through September 25, 2013. Background The Town of Richmondville, located in … fund moneys for the period of May 4 2009 through September 25 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374About NYSLRS
… Financial Report for additional financial information about the Fund’s performance and position, and read our Fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsBorder City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… As a result, the former District Fire Department Chief (Chief), who was also a Director of the Border City Hose … interest of taxpayers. The Board also did not: Oversee the Chief. Ensure the Treasurer received, accounted for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Wallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… and not spent in a prudent and economical manner. For example, the Board did not use competitive methods to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Schodack Landing Fire District No. 1 – Claims Auditing (2026M-17)
… to ensure tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers, the Board should conduct a … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/15/schodack-landing-fire-district-no-1-claims-auditing-2026m-17Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
District officials did not ensure goods and services related to CIP contracts were competitively procured in accordance with the Districts procurement policies or GML As a result officials cannot ensure taxpayers the 12 CIP contracts entered into and valued at approximately $366 million were p
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… were secure. Officials: Paid BOCES more than $2 million in the 2019-20 fiscal year for IT services but did not enter … if the District was appropriately billed or receiving the best value for IT services. Did not establish formal policies … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127