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Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, commended the … posed.” The review was conducted by Kroll LLC. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund has proven once again …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials did not: Disable unnecessary … and limit access rights and permissions based on a user’s job responsibilities and to properly segregate duties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… and prevented officials from accounting for committed funds and determining whether vouchers had been paid. Made 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … did not always ensure they were properly authorized and supported. Officials: Did not perform supervisory reviews of canceled check images and journal entries. Paid $300,000 during our audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with … and harassment. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… pandemic, while others are paid at specialized rates. It is unclear whether telehealth services are more … that: “Evidence of cost savings associated with telehealth is mixed and depends on whether telehealth is used to increase access to new patient populations, or as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Live Discussion About Industry Challenges on Facebook Today … both arts and entertainment businesses and 63 percent of sports and recreation venues have closed temporarily or … for shuttered arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… February 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 … However, in 22 counties, including Broome and Monroe, SNAP numbers have decreased. Reasons for such declines are not … to reflect serious financial stress for increasing numbers of households. In both Westchester and the Mid-Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special … achieve cost savings by: Offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range between approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costDiNapoli Recovers $42K From Woman Who Stole From State and Local Retirement System
… payments. Robertson pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July and agreed to pay full restitution. She was sentenced … collect her mother’s pension payments, beginning in 2013. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny in July in … 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-recovers-42k-woman-who-stole-state-and-local-retirement-systemMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… nearly the entire operating surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Report … for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the City. The majority of shelters are operated by private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followTown of Halfmoon – Financial Condition of the General and Highway Funds (2013M-55)
… to evaluate the Town’s financial condition of the general and highway funds for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Halfmoon is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 21,500. The Town is governed by a Board that comprises a Town Supervisor and four Councilmen. The Town’s general fund budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/06/town-halfmoon-financial-condition-general-and-highway-funds-2013m-55New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… in loans made through the end of February. Below are the key findings for New York and the figures presenting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… internal controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September … also has not instituted appropriate internal controls for online banking. The Village uses online banking services with one bank and currently only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The Village is … elected Board of Trustees comprising four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 … For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed … and 8.8 million received payments under CRTR. In both cases, about one in five payments was made to families with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… the Executive Budget is opaque about how these federal funds will be used, as explained in greater detail in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investments