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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s … as the number one US pension fund and the third globally for its work to address climate risk …
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
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, §§11-2.2 and 11-2.3: Moneys held in the custody of the chief fiscal officer or other officer … or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed in General Municipal Law, §11, except that investments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Targets DiNapoli filed proposals seeking lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets at five companies: Antero Midstream, Eastman Chemical, Eversource Energy, Carnival Corp. and Vulcan Materials. The companies … 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-risksNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… in employment indicators leading up to the pandemic. The Current Population Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau … for People with Disabilities The employment-to-population ratio is the percentage of the population that is currently … 2 percent in 2020. FIGURE 3 – Employment-to-Population Ratio for People with Disabilities, …
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
… raising its total commitment to $10 billion. "Climate change poses a significant threat to our investments. Smart, … a powerful tool for helping to address the risk of climate change," DiNapoli said. "The current Administration in … to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — known as COP24 — in Katowice, Poland in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programXI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… record documents to OSC through EDSS. DETERMINING WHEN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT IS SUBJECT TO OSC REVIEW Original … Following are examples of terms and conditions that when modified would result in an amendment transaction that … originally subject to OSC review must be submitted to BOC when the amendment will increase the Contract Maximum to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Not-for-Profit … for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the … 2016, 391 cemeteries (22 percent) had not been inspected in over seven years. Weaknesses in data integrity, entry, and …
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
… coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State … policies and procedures aren’t contributing to your liability. Prevent Accidents Prevention is the best way to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Facility in Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. The Facility was designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilitySelected Travel Expenses
… and to implement a unified public transportation policy in the New York metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s … contains language regarding mileage when the employee is in official travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New … rates will remain stable for our participating employers in the near-term," DiNapoli said. "While the financial … pension fund remains one of the strongest and best funded in the country, allowing New York's public workforce to …
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
… can be expensive to fix and can cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with … and extent of the software’s use, to ensure compliance. In addition, some malicious programs are written to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… software or system errors, hardware failures, power outages, natural disasters and attempts by individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About … public school students statewide. To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS), a …
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
… with the total dollar amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a preapproved basis. Agencies must obtain preapproval by e-mailing Treasury[email protected] with the amount of the cash …
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
… stolen from the Wallkill Fire District, leading to criminal charges by Ulster County District Attorney Holley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … 320 facilities to be in overall adequate condition, many persistent issues still need to be corrected at these … Many of the states homeless shelters outside New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Buildings Law provides that all contracts for amounts in excess of five thousand dollars for the work of … the whole or any part of the work to be performed, and, in the discretion of the said department or other agency, … Comptroller. As a result, once a state contracting entity, in accordance with the applicable procurement statute, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Government and Official Misconduct and arraigned in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is … Perry stated, "First, I want to thank all the constituents in the West Hurley Fire District who spoke up and brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probe