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DiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As market forces and new policies … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. shareholders in advance of the company’s annual … Common Retirement Fund Fund to fellow Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc shareholders in advance of the companys annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to block DiNapoli’s proposal from a vote at its annual meeting. The SEC staff disagreed with the company and sided with DiNapoli … Exchange Commission Filing The Fund’s notification to the SEC of its intent to urge investors to vote in favor of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… resolution with the Ohio-based electric utility. “Many publicly traded companies use corporate funds to … the political process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a … behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… sponsor) in growing New York-based companies. Hamilton Lane will manage the funds. The firm has a 20-year successful … said David Helgerson, managing director at Hamilton Lane. “Throughout this process, we have supported companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesScience Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. … Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the Town of Geddes in … not analyze purchasing options before deciding to lease buildings. We estimate SANY could have achieved savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… 1, 2018. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders and Chapter XI-A, Section 4 – Procurement Card Use . Update : … to use POs for all planned purchases. Please refer to Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – Purchase Orders for more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town debit card. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… approved by the voters. The Board did not competitively bid four change orders totaling $244,000, as required. … project plans transparently to voters. Competitively bid change orders exceeding the statutory bid limit. Procure professional services in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures for the period January 1, 2015 through … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35XIX.2.A Project IDs and Description – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… up projects in SFS, agencies should use the best practice of ‘NEXT’ auto-numbering approach for their Project ID. … longer equals the Federal Grant after the implementation of PCIP. Auto-numbering allows the agency to move toward the use of the description, the agency project reference number, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2a-project-ids-and-descriptionFishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… any purchases. District officials did not always comply with the purchasing policy by obtaining written quotes for … District’s purchasing policy to ensure it is in compliance with statutory competitive bidding rules. Comply with the purchasing policy and statutory competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (2020-S-46)
To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Supported Employment Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment services for individuals with a disability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s46.pdfBedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… Bedford Central School District Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition to this public report, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … your contributions: You must be in active service and have at least one year of member service credit. You must … insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0Forms
… before retirement. (RS5195, Rev. 4/22) Member Death Benefits Notification of Death Your survivors or … Tier 1 or 2 member who has voluntary member contributions on deposit with NYSLRS. Make sure to read all pages, complete … To certify a member’s previous employment. Note: Overtime pay in excess of an annual cap is not included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/formsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… Risk: The Fund will generally withhold support from audit committee members or directors responsible for climate risk … voting against, on a case-by-case basis, governance committee members when a company fails to disclose the … in the Fund withholding support from incumbent nominating committee nominees or all incumbent board nominees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… the mental health curriculum they implemented; however, only 19 actually provided supporting documentation to show … the fight against the mental health crisis is waged not only through education but also the provision of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsPost Retirement Reporting
… Overview School districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are … would indicate if a retiree exceeded the earnings limit and provides the necessary information to comply with the … without affecting their pension. Generally, NYSLRS and other New York public sector retirees under age 65 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reporting