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Opinion 88-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - refreshments to foster parent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… P. DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement Fund's portfolio have adopted the Fund's request to disclose their political spending. As a result, the Fund … P DiNapoli today announced that five major companies in the New York State Common Retirement Funds portfolio have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking … fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request that the company disclose its direct and indirect political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… captures up to six images per vehicle (two front and four rear). The system selects the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer Service Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followOversight of Drug Disposal
… risks. Certain long-accepted disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination … environmentally sound disposal methods, they also allow flushing when such options are not available. OASAS oversees … them. Since 2008, the State has been shifting away from flushing as an acceptable option and toward a policy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… need. Block certain types of vendors or purchases using Merchant Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this option. Establish guidelines for … Additional Resources New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services Updated 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also makes communities … OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… and implement sustainable business practices, including PRI, CDP's Carbon Action, the Climate Action 100+ and CERES, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionOpinion 2001-11
… the fire district and corporation for the sale of radios to, and the repair of radios for, the fire district if, as … The assistant chief, however, would be required to disclose his or her interest in the contract pursuant to General Municipal Law §803(1). You ask whether an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the law, state agencies must include the New York State Consultant Services Contractor's Planned Employment form ( AC … ) in the procurement record submitted to OSC for new consultant contracts. The completed form must include … and the Legislature on active and planned employment under consultant contracts subject to OSC approval. State …
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
… in 2020, and the public outcry over the killings of other Black men and women, many publicly traded corporations spoke … year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed in a given job category … failed to adequately respond to DiNapoli’s August 2020 letter requesting information on diversity, equity and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… leverage the Disability Equality Index in that learning journey.” “We’re honored to be among the companies included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … State Finance Law (Law), grants “preferred source” status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and … disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to advance social and economic opportunities for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence … (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has fallen considerably over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressV.2 Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… combinations. Commitment Control consists of statewide (SW), Division of the Budget (DOB) spending plan, and … for the COA and KK are administered centrally for both SW and agency-specific configuration request for changes as … values require KK_DB_PRGM tree placement from DOB and RPT_SW_PRGM tree placement from OSC. COA and KK change request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v2-governancePatient 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 … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Town of … clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … shortage of $23,838 during this former clerk’s tenure. The former clerk did not complete monthly bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of coal companies is part of DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan to further decarbonize the … the Fund’s portfolio because they earn at least 10 percent of revenues from mining thermal coal – coal that is burned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewCost-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 … state. The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-options