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2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-stewardship-priorities.pdfDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… through SFY 2018-19. These potential gaps are more than one-third larger than estimates based on the SFY 2014-15 … in PIT receipts. The Executive Budget creates a new Capital Projects Fund which could receive a portion of the … debt issuances, outstanding debt and annual debt service payments over the five-year Capital Plan period. Available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionOpinion 2008-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 6-g: Absent a special act of the State Legislature, a fire district may not make cash refunds … determined are no longer needed for capital purposes. You state that a fire district created a capital reserve fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … register with the Department and remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the Department on a quarterly … Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followXV.12 Refund of Appropriation and Report of Moneys Received – XV. End of Year
… the account code will need to be changed to 32207 Refund – lapsed approps, see Chapter VII.3 - AP Adjustment Vouchers / …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv12-refund-appropriation-and-report-moneys-receivedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-405
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June 2010 Uniform Allowance Payment. Affected Employees City … Security Assistant Effective Date(s) Checks dated June 17, 2010 Background The Uniform Allowance Payment for the titles … and the memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated April 8, 2010. Eligibility and Payment Amounts Uniform Allowance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-405-june-2010-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-374
… Payment for the titles listed above is pursuant to Article III, Section 12 of the Blue Collar Agreement and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-374-june-2009-cuny-uniform-allowance-paymentDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not profit at others’expense,”DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines
The New York State Common Retirement Fund votes by proxy on each proposal at annual meetings and special meetings of U.S. portfolio companies, as well as selected international companies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2022.pdfNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… the nation has yet to recover all of the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s … both the state and city, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and providing a key indicator that our economy is … and our economy – not only does it generate good-paying jobs and economic development, but it creates the schools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… payments for certain services covered by managed long-term care (MLTC) plans. The audit covered the period January 1, … are enrolled in MLTC plans. MLTC plans provide long-term care services, such as home health care, nursing home care, and durable medical equipment, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… paid AAP approximately $1.5 million under these contracts for expenses related to various immunization initiatives. Key … to the Department 16 Standard Vouchers and 1 Claim for Payment (together referenced as “vouchers”) as “just, … and that the balance is actually due and owing” which our examination revealed to contain material false information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… to children and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible … the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.” DOT is responsible for over 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory … through September 30, 2016. Background ESD serves as the State’s chief economic development agency. ESD seeks to … of new job opportunities, increase revenues to the State and its municipalities, and achieve stable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1899
… checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. … due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are … end processing. OSC Actions OSC will continue to receive and process direct deposit returns from financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1899-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give … of the governmental entity. If the duties of the position are routine, subordinate, advisory, or directed, then the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… The lack of a contingency fund, along with the near depletion in the City’s unassigned fund balance, leaves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10IX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… appropriation on a timely basis will have to separately account for the time (number of days, program, total refund … Pell Grant Program (CFDA #84.063); Federal Direct Student Loan Program (CFDA #84.268); and Medical Assistance Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The district initiated some significant steps to reduce expenditures and maintain financial stability … and 2012-13 fiscal years were not structurally balanced to include recurring revenues to finance recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0