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DiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… has updated its proxy voting guidelines and released its 2023 Stewardship Report. “Companies that take steps to be … In 2023, the Fund cast more than 30,900 votes at 3,235 public company meetings. Key updates to the Fund’s … and sexual harassment disclosure proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., and Chipotle Mexican Grill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… whether Transit and MTA Bus record and report accurate statistics on the operation of their buses to both management … New York City. Transit and MTA Bus report key performance statistics monthly to the MTA Board’s Transit and Bus Committee (Committee), and the public can access these statistics on the MTA’s website in the monthly Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… and whether you are in a 20- or 25-year retirement plan from the Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your … certain job-related death and disability benefits. After 90 days of service credit, you are covered by a non-job-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to independent contractors to coordinate, supervise and inspect all facets of property management including repairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceCanajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… were not remitted to the central treasurer and adequate profit and loss statements showing fundraising profitability … to her for deposit and that student treasurers complete profit and loss statements in a timely manner to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraOysterponds Union Free School District – Financial Management, Check Signing and Information Technology
… Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight and management of the District’s budget. Over the last four … Oysterponds Union Free School District Financial Management Check Signing and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/oysterponds-union-free-school-district-financial-management-check-signingQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings District officials have consistently over-estimated expenditures and … they did not use. The District’s unexpended surplus funds have exceeded the statutory 4 percent limit during the … $969,000 at June 30, 2013 and had no formal plan on funding or using these reserves. The District’s retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over selected financial activities and to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, for the … validating the amounts retained. District officials also do not have a comprehensive payroll policy supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… financial activities for the period July 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012. Background The Bolivar-Richburg Central … located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedHoneoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… services for the period July 1, 2012 through February 11, 2016. Background The Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andScotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… receipts or prepare adequate accountabilities for all ECA collections. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic … treasurers maintain adequate supporting documentation for all ECA fund collections. District officials disagreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… understand your NYSLRS benefits and what may impact your pension benefit so you can take timely action. Understand … service that is not paid off when you retire. You may owe payment for mandatory service credit if you reinstated a … not affect your eligibility for the Sick Leave Benefit . Schedule a Pre-Retirement Consultation Before you apply for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementOpinion 96-2
… 835, 554 NYS2d 269, appeal denied 76 NY2d 714, 564 NYS2d 718; see also McKinney's Statutes, §397). Since the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… race, ethnicity and gender of their workforce, including senior management, with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity … includes one or more of the following: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionState Agencies Bulletin No. 954
… PEF represented employees of the Schools for the Deaf and Blind who take part as mentors in the mentoring program are … to eligible employees: MSB (Mentoring Premium Deaf and Blind) must be used to report the annual amount AMB (Adjust Blind and Deaf Mentoring) must be used to report adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/954-mentoring-premium-nys-schools-deaf-and-blindBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The … the provider's reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended … rates. Remind Bright Start officials of the pertinent SED guidelines that relate to the deficiencies we identified. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCircle of Friends – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. … the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s guidelines and requirements. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/circle-friends-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOneida City School District – Controlling Access to the Student Information System (2016M-53)
… sensitive information (PPSI) in its Student Information System (SIS) for the period July 1, 2014 through October 30, … Oneida City School District Controlling Access to the Student Information System 2016M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/oneida-city-school-district-controlling-access-student-information-systemMonroe 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-176)
… Key Findings The purchasing policy and regulations do not indicate when or at what monetary threshold it is appropriate to use written RFPs … the decisions made; and BOCES officials told us that they did not seek competition for certain providers because it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/07/29/monroe-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-procurement-professional-servicesSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… As a result, officials cannot ensure that assets are in BOCES’ possession and protected against loss or … cameras. Also, 30 out of 95 assets on hand were not listed in the inventory records. None of the 39 IT assets (totaling $50,018) purchased and placed in service during the 2022-23 school year were added to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99