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DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… of New York) to disclose their EEO-1 reports detailing the race, ethnicity and gender of their workforce, including … asserting a commitment to inclusivity of diversity by sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression and … are not sufficiently diverse on factors including age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, …
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)
… June 3, 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown led to … Rates for both groups spiked with the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic. FIGURE 2 – New York State Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021XI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… a transaction is subject to prior OSC approval as detailed in XI.2.A Thresholds , users will create/bulkload a transaction in the SFS using the appropriate Audit Type below. Users will … Documents Submission System (EDSS) Hosting Access (AC3347) form for the required EDSS system access. REV. 10/31/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsState 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-programSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… connected to computers, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking … collectively and will help you place the internal controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information … information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model in information security development. It is applied in various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the checks. Multiple refund of appropriation deposits can be sent in a single envelope to DTF Treasury, but do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. … checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of … Where: SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 at 6 p.m …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund in recent months. “Research has shown that companies with … date. In addition, in cases where companies have just one woman director, the Fund will vote against all incumbent … responded to date, 10 reported having added at least one woman to their boards. An example of the shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … different categories of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Long Island … was needed for East Side Access (ESA) completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed … “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. … of the states homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that such business entity(ies) is responsible before it can award the contract to such business entity(ies) and … existing legal precedents, responsibility determinations can and should involve a review of the following four major … Also, hardcopies of OSC’s recommended questionnaires can be found here . The state contracting entity should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
The state Office of General Services has made substantial progress establishing New Yorks ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred source vendors, in 2011 the Department contracted with NYSID, a workforce advocacy organization with preferred source status, to … from the preferred source. NYSID partnered with a private firm - SourceHOV - to provide equipment and services needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Documentation to justify NYRA’s use of BEMs was generally very limited. Additionally, there were weaknesses in NYRA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-follow