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Oversight of International Offices
… (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its international offices and manages payments to foreign representatives to … representatives $2.7 million to manage ten international offices. ESD has recently scaled back its international presence and closed offices in Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Mexico and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 Department of Transportation (Department) employees. Of the … incorrectly designated Poughkeepsie as the official station of the eight Tarrytown employees and, as a result, … Key Recommendations Ensure each employee's official station is established in compliance with State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management District Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTravel Advisory No. 15
… continue to use electronic signatures to certify travel forms requiring the employee’s signature, including the AC … recognize employees who are telecommuting may be unable to print an AC 132-S for physical signature or provide it to a … AC 132-S use and this method is permitted for other travel forms that require an employee signature. References: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsOpinion 96-6
… to procurement of insurance) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104-b, 800(3): A town supervisor who places insurance through … We reached this conclusion relying on former Town Law, §104 and former Penal Law, §1868 which essentially prohibited … is subject to the requirements of General Municipal Law, §104-b. Section 104-b requires a town to adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. pension fund, and the … effort and proud that our hard work to protect the retirement security of more than one million New Yorkers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… taxable sales, but many restaurants and bars have closed or significantly reduced their operations because of the … of restaurants and bars citywide had received sidewalk or roadway seating permits. This included 50 percent of … in taxable sales but many restaurants and bars have closed or significantly reduced their operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economySavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Comptroller … Education Services Corporation. He is also trustee of the NY ABLE program and oversees all of its assets. NY’s 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for all donations received or deposit money received from fundraisers and lounge sales. Deposits totaling … rely on unreliable revenues and one-time funding sources. From fiscal years 2014 through 2017, city officials balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 95-30
… specified in General Municipal Law, §11 or, in the case of a school district public library, Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… billion. "Climate change poses a significant threat to our investments. Smart, sustainable investments protect the long-term value of the Fund and at … President and CEO at Ceres . "These new, bold sustainable investments will go a long way in helping to make progress …
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
… process and documentation requirements for contract and amendment submittals subject to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Once … documents to OSC through EDSS. DETERMINING WHEN A CONTRACT AMENDMENT IS SUBJECT TO OSC REVIEW Original Contract Was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and … and opportunities for investors, but corporate America has to step up, adapt and address the challenges they’re facing,” … the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility to protect and strengthen our investments. Making sure our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksEDSS - Revenue Contract / Amendment Help
… contract transaction. How should I follow-up on the status of my EDSS Revenue Contract / Amendment if needed? … in Progress table for 15 days. After 15 days they drop off the table. To locate transactions previously approved or non-approved in EDSS you can use the Search function located in the menu of the Home Page. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-revenue-contract-amendment-helpDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… agreed to the proposal and committed to adding a woman to its board in 2022. The proposal at First Community … search processes; 345 directors at 97 companies with only one board director who identifies as an underrepresented … 1,056 board director nominees at 455 companies for having only one woman on their board. About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… New York state is in a stronger financial position, … on the 2014-15 state Financial Plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More remains … spending and to limit the use of temporary resources. "New York has made significant budgetary improvements since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… on riders returning systemwide and the MTA’s best option for achieving that is increased safety, reliability, and … expected, the authority has had to lower its expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at … year. Increased toll revenue, however, has not made up for slow farebox growth, forcing the MTA to budget for $811 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure … assistance: Approved a $2.2 million Office of Mental Health award to South Shore Association for Independent … Board Approved a $43.2 million contract with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. to manage the $1.2 billion Stable Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… and accomplishments of women. March is also when “Equal Pay Day,” which represents how many additional months women … earned the previous year, typically falls. (In 2022, Equal Pay Day was on March 15.) In 2020, women earned 83 cents to … 80 and 81 percent. FIGURE 2 – Median Earnings Gender Pay Gap, U.S. and New York, 2015 to 2019 Source: U.S. Census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persists