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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the Asset Owners … fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global … climate-related risks and opportunities. Its full report can be found at: https://aodproject.net/changing-climate/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped
… sown economic anxiety and slowed global economic growth. My office will continue to keep a close eye on the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-wall-st-first-half-profits-jumpedDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by … the low-carbon economy and protecting shareholder value. When filing a shareholder proposal, the Fund seeks a … the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of approximately $279.7 billion as of Dec. 31, 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksOpinion 95-30
… by, a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business in this State. Such a time deposit account or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s unemployment rates have slowly but steadily …
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
… In calls on the U.S. business and investor community to do more to tackle climate change, and NYS Comptroller Tom …
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
… can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector … official should review your bill to assess the accuracy of your employees' job classifications and the apportionment of their gross wages and salaries to those job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for … the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, gathering sensitive information such as … cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with the ongoing and escalating … such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Travel Expenses
… (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers … 2013. Background The MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New York, whose mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 2.5 million public school students statewide. To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of fire departments are run by committed and amazing … throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the Comptroller DiNapoli and the … our public‘s trust has been compromised in a number of separate incidences and we are committed to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… For a refund of appropriation document associated with a single check, submit only the check and SFS printout. For a … rubber bands, etc. Best practice is to either use a single paperclip to group a check and printout together, or … Multiple refund of appropriation deposits can be sent in a single envelope to DTF Treasury, but do not separate them in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … serves the same role as the local service districts statewide. Earlier this year, DiNapoli’s office released an … and showers. For example: At a hotel for families and single adults in Albany County, auditors found candles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityCorporate Governance
… as well as those of select non-U.S. companies. During the 2024 Proxy Season (calendar year 2024), the Fund cast 29,681 votes on ballot items at 3,228 … costs related to CEO transition Prior Year Proxy Votes 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a short time and the program would benefit from the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “OGS has made great strides putting in place a program that will benefit veterans, New York state … Veteran-Owned Business Act was signed into law in May 2014 to help eligible veteran-owned businesses play a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-start