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DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line … their future budgets," DiNapoli said. "New York State's pension fund is one of the strongest and best funded in the … The Fund was ranked one of the nation's best-funded pension plans in 2018, according to Pew Charitable Trusts. …
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
… investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by keeping it at the forefront of those … DiNapoli’s innovative Climate Action Plan puts New York’s pension fund at the forefront of the low carbon economy,” … director and head of Mission-Related Investing at Colonial Consulting, focusing on SRI, ESG and impact investments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsMidway Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-143)
… Did Midway Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board properly …
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 … 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-147DiNapoli, Sanders and Anderson Take Action to Expand Lending in Underserved Communities and Spur Economic Development
… 1 Bronx, District 11 116 th St., District 3 Lower East Side, District 6 East Tremont, District 7 Sunset Park, Brooklyn/Kings) … Bank / NY Community Bank Westbury (Brentwood, Corona Heights, Wyandanch) $105,000,000 Sidney Federal Credit Union …
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 … Retirement Estimator ( disponsible en español ) or you can get your personal Social Security Statement online by using … way to diversify is to purchase shares of a mutual fund which holds many kinds of investments. It’s also a good idea …
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
… they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the workforce. Signatories to … they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionOpinion 94-18
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private … a separately incorporated fire department (11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 668; 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p 276; 8 Opns St … Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Albion …
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
… they retire. The state Legislature should act now or the cost to taxpayers will only grow. Most state and local … future generations of taxpayers pay for them. This is a cost of doing business, but we cannot keep making a promise … The numbers are daunting, but there is an even steeper cost for doing nothing. Establishing an OPEB trust fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careSubway Wait Assessment
… New York City Transit (Transit) provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service frequency standards; whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … whether New York City Transit provides passengers service on all of its lines that meets its minimum service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. For fiscal year 2015-16, SUNY had a budget of $13 billion, … resource to provide tools, training, and communication for the campuses on best practices and compliance issues, … ranging from industrial manufacturing process wastes to batteries, and may come in many forms, including liquids, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive bids in accordance with New York State General … from 31 vendors, totaling $3.5 million, subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in GML. … totaling $1.2 million, which were not subject to the competitive bidding requirements and purchases from 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Town of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… whether data backups were occurring. Understanding the Audit Area Town officials must manage network and local … personnel on cybersecurity best practices and to recognize the signs of a security incident, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack succeeding, such as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109DiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The latest round of scores announced today identified 19 local … the uncertainties created by the pandemic.” In this latest round, the city of Poughkeepsie (fiscal stress score …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… residential treatment programs even before that, but when the state hit pause on inspections at residential … possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department of Health and Human … identified in past OASAS reviews and found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… March of 2008, but only 26 in March 2020. Cost of Medical Care Overall health care costs for the state prison system have averaged about … information with policymakers to allow for more informed choices about the best way to address this challenge. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … three contracts for $5.1 million with Essex County to buy and demolish property in eight communities damaged by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… $10 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for May 2014: Major Contracts Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014