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2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in New York are among the highest in the nation, while child care workers earn wages well below … dropping even before 2020, but the decline accelerated in 2020 and 2021. During these two years, more than 80% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain in poverty, unemployment is particularly high among the … Economic Snapshot is a useful tool for those interested in learning more about The Bronx, our borough’s needs and … growth and record low unemployment rates." "A renaissance in the Bronx is upon us – record low unemployment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… staff were on site even though they are required to be full time. For the six projects reviewed, 53 of 101 Transit’s … completion of projects and additional costs. The MTA’s full response, and the auditors’ responses to its comments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysIX.5 Federal Billing & Invoicing – IX. Federal Grants
… process is initiated. To allow the state to take advantage of discounts on payments to vendors under the Procure to Pay … systematically until such time that the payment date of the voucher has been reached. For additional CMIA … see Section 12 - Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) of this Chapter. Billing for Federal grant drawdown is set up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5-federal-billing-invoicingV.3.C Funds and Fund Accounting – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts (real and nominal) for recording cash and other … financial resources, which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or meeting certain … all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Fund codes in the SFS. Fund will be inherited on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3c-funds-and-fund-accountingAFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfSavings 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . * As the introductory phrase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into two types: Governmental activities: includes most of the State’s core services as well as general administrative … General revenues include internally dedicated resources, taxes and other items not included as program revenues. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… (cash basis). Each statement breaks down the activities of State government into two types: Governmental activities: includes most of the State’s core services as well as general administrative … General revenues include internally dedicated resources, taxes and other items not included as program revenues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataLivingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2017 through June 17, 2022. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2192
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by CSEA local 1000. Affected … Employees: Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 35, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87 and 97 are affected. Effective Dates: Effective for payroll checks dated January 3, 2024 (Administrative) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2192-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2299
… Dates: Effective for payroll checks dated January 9, 2025 (Institution) and January 15, 2025 (Administrative). OSC Actions: At the request of Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), Local 1000, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2299-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseCity of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… name and social security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and … Questions regarding this bulletin may be emailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To continue the partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … budget cuts and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2018. Background Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14Medicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… Objective To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan … in the NYSOH and eMedNY systems. … To determine whether NY State of Health NYSOH New Yorks online health plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health