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Opinion 2001-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties (of … An assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would not … an assistant chief of a fire district fire department who owns more than 5% of the stock of a corporation would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Consulting Services Report it compiles annually on contracts issued by state agencies for consulting services … the most recently concluded State fiscal year (April 1st - March 31st). To enable compliance with the law, state … Annual Employment Reports will be due no later than May 15th of each year. SUMMARY RFPs and other solicitations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity, equity and inclusion policies and … companies that refuse to embed diversity in their search for new board directors. “Companies must root out racial … belonging are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. In 2020, the Fund updated its Proxy Voting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… Century Fox, to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise. “We want the … (DEI), an initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities ( AAPD ) and Disability:IN . The DEI … to [email protected] . “Including people with disabilities in the workplace is not just the right …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… as meeting program requirements. Finally, we found in the case of NYSID, the program was extremely vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste collection should periodically evaluate these services … station may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can … The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations … Education Department New York State Education Department Office of Professions’ New York State School Boards … of New York (ASBO New York) Government Accountability Office Auditing and Financial Management You may contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit and subsequent investigation, the former clerk was arrested in November of 2020 . The matter is still pending in court. South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, … To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is reviewing 27 thermal coal mining companies to determine whether they are taking … in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan to … assessing minimum standards for transition readiness at coal mining companies first, because they face the greatest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. … Lists School Districts in Stress for Fiscal Year Ending 2022 Complete List of School District Fiscal Stress Scores … Monitoring System for the school year SY ending on June 30 2022 down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… IT products and services that support the mission of the State. ITS procures services through consultants and contract … and conditions for all ITS contracts – outlined within the State ITS Standard Contract Clauses. Key Findings We found … the PCR was necessary or in the best interest of the State. Furthermore, ITS did not obtain appropriate OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal … (FCC) collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… the Fund has an investment approach which capitalizes on market opportunities and weathers market ups and downs. The Fund is widely regarded as one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… Wills pleaded guilty to one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A … Wills admitted he knowingly filed a false annual financial disclosure report with the New York City Conflicts … in this case, filing false disclosure forms to conceal his financial dealings," said Comptroller DiNapoli . "Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors found no material discrepancies with the accounting for moneys received by the court or the … yet been adopted. The village’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Mount Vernon Industrial … has not filed the district’s annual update documents (AUD) with the Office of the State Comptroller, as required, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during … more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 enrollment, had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-services