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DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… "New York State's pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the country and protects the retirement … Board guidelines. The Fund was ranked one of the nation's best-funded pension plans in 2018, according to Pew … downs. The Fund is widely regarded as one of the nation's best-managed and best-funded pension plans. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… DiNapoli said. “Climate change is an increasingly urgent risk facing all investors, and I am determined to … College and holds an MPA in Finance and Fiscal Policy from Cornell University. A photo of Siwo is available for download …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… appropriate solutions where state and federal aid can be best spent. Report Disruption to Special Education Services: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the higher education sector’s importance to New York’s local economies and to the state’s overall … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli highlights the higher education sectors importance to New Yorks local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers, the Board should conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/midway-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-143-0Village of Rhinebeck – Claims Auditing (2025M-147)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Rhinebeck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … Period June 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for … Did the Village of Rhinebeck Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/15/village-rhinebeck-claims-auditing-2025m-147Sayville Fire District – Claims Audit (2026M-18)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Sayville Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners … Did the Sayville Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/07/03/sayville-fire-district-claims-audit-2026m-18DiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… will make it easier for community and minority-owned banks to access state deposits that help provide essential banking … state and our local communities.” “After we discovered how the state was not maximizing the participation of all … Assemblymember Clyde Vanel, would raise the Community Bank Deposit Program (CBDP) cap from $20 million to $30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-sanders-and-anderson-take-action-expand-lending-underserved-communities-and-spur-economicPlanning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their financial goals in retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial 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.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, today called on companies … from increased innovation as well as profitability,” said Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read . “We are asking the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionOpinion 94-18
… take steps to ensure that the conveyance is upon the best or most beneficial terms to the village (see, e.g., 1994 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool … and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careSubway Wait Assessment
… Purpose To determine whether New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that … service, physical structure, and other factors; and where Transit fails to meet the wait assessment, whether it … To determine whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. This audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 … management and occupational safety and health. Hazardous materials are defined and regulated in the United … to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… local user accounts, develop an information technology (IT) contingency plan, and provide adequate IT security awareness training to staff? Audit Period January … must manage network and local user accounts, create IT contingency plans and provide IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to … rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them … NYCPS needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be measured. While some IDAs around … monitor projects to determine whether the community is getting an appropriate return on its investment and whether the projects should continue to receive benefits. Officials did not have an adequate process in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversight