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Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mount-vernon-2019-91.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 2017, city officials balanced the budget using primarily casino revenue, averaging $9 million, and fund balance, … deplete available fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue is received, the city will have a projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… officials did not always use vendors who provided the best price and did not provide adequate documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… in compliance with State travel rules and is in the best interest of the State. Work with the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesOversight of International Offices
… Purpose To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its … initiatives to improve global competitiveness for New York State companies. The International Division helps businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesTravel Advisory No. 15
… about determining the most economical method of travel in the best interest of the State, employees must follow … employees may be required to sign a certification form such as the AC 132-S , Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment. This form can either be submitted to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… with guidance regarding the proper use of category codes in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In the SFS, … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. Bulkload Agencies Bulkload agencies should include the … refer to SFSSecure for the complete list of valid category codes. All Agencies Centralized and Agency Contract Purchases …
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
… Fund is part of that worldwide effort and proud that our hard work to protect the retirement security of more than one …
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
… doing business with the Fund. Provided a leading voice in getting the Securities and Exchange Commission to impose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesOpinion 95-30
… and dispose of . . . property as they shall deem for the best interests of the institution", a library could invest … true trust, in any investment vehicle deemed to be in the best interest of the library (Opn No. 79-450, supra ; 1981 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and … file a proposal asking Duke Energy for a report assessing how the expected reduction in use of fossil fuels will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… to confront inequity head on, too many have failed to live up to their commitment,” DiNapoli said. “The existing … Equity Audit DiNapoli’s shareholder proposal at Amazon.com Inc . requesting an independent review of the company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… Census Bureau identifies a person as having a disability if he or she responds affirmatively to questions asking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… Fund’s holdings; Supported the Climate Risk Disclosure Act sponsored by US Senator Elizabeth Warren that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of NotforProfit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance 2016S79
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State Insurance Fund Become self-insured as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county self-insurance plan as authorized … a private insurance carrier, your premium is often based on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… to perform periodic inspections as well as scheduled and unscheduled repairs for the M-7 and M-3 fleets.” The Facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilitySelected Travel Expenses
… Authority (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers from January 4, … Long Island. The MTA issues policies, procedures and rules for its staff to follow. The MTA created the All-Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they … companies have just one woman director, the Fund will vote against all incumbent nominating committee members. To date, … directors. The letter called on the companies to explain how they would address investors’ concerns regarding their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… our pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the country, allowing New York's public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18