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Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… and services may not have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases … service providers paid $133,346 during our audit period. In addition, policies and procedures were inadequate and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon … economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a recognized leader in addressing climate-related investment risks and pursuing … portfolio to net zero emissions by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… to adopt "time-bound, quantitative, company-wide" targets for the long-term reduction of GHG emissions, taking into … change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … were part of an active shareholder engagement program for the low emissions index, urging substantial GHG emitters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… as increase their training, skills and productivity. It’s in the companies’ own interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers … to more of the country’s major employers, as reflected in the New York City Retirement Systems’ agreement with Apple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesOpinion 92-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures … and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, … Municipal Law, §104-b. The town board may not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were for appropriate Village expenditures, the Village Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 96 - 11
… for the sale of real property to voter approval. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning certain land … You ask whether the town board, on its own motion, may subject this proposed land sale to referendum. Pursuant to … We note that town park lands are impressed with a public trust and may not be alienated without specific State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York … to sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund has been … fund in the long-term best interests of our members, retirees and the state’s taxpayers." … The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateOpinion 2004-6
… LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without … enter into a contract with the historical society pursuant to Arts and Cultural Affairs Law §57.07(2) and, as … under the contract, permit the historical society to use the unneeded space in a municipal building, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Travel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be … which may be a significant and unexpected tax liability for the employee. Chapter XIII , Section 6 - Potential Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.56 … reserve funds to determine if the amounts are appropriate for the District’s needs. Key Recommendations Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District (District) officials established comprehensive … response. … Determine whether Hammondsport Central School District District officials established comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… Background The Marlboro Central School District is located in the Town of Marlborough, Ulster County. The District, … of Personnel and Technology have private interest in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report … owner based on a competitive process. We found no evidence in the Board minutes that the District entered into formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessComptroller's Oversight of State Contracts
… whole or in part from State appropriations. In addition, any State agency seeking to waive competitive bidding and … Search over 240,000 contracts that State agencies have with businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other … Search over 240,000 contracts that State agencies have with businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/oversightDraft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… For assistance in enabling JavaScript for your specific browser, go to Activate JavaScript . Rev. 2/23 … NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateContinuity of Operations Planning
… Plans (COOPs), which each State agency is required to have in place for each of its facilities, and has developed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … September 23, 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. … were $71.2 million. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the planning and execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Management of Cash and Investments
… benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is … and capital needs. We identified $92.1 million maintained in funds and bank accounts that could have been factored into … have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment guidelines. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… Purpose To determine whether the network security controls at the … Nanoscale Science and Engineering (College) are sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized … the next generation of scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controls