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DiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to lower investment risks from climate change and transition the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by … shale oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesOpinion 2000-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements (for … bidding for construction of town water system by public authority) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (by public … bids for individual categories of estimated construction work to be performed in the aggregate for districts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic … said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … due dates. The latest report issued, the 2015 START-UP NY annual report, was issued 91 days past its due date. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsOpinion 98-1
… LAW, §§99-r, 103; SOCIAL SERVICE LAW, §365-a: Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-r, a county, by direct … services, which the county provides pursuant to the Social Services Law and regulations, for Medicaid clients. This is in reply to your letter concerning a proposal in connection with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1Town of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective To examine the adequacy of internal controls over selected financial … account for and safeguard Town funds. Key Findings The Board did not provide proper oversight to the bidding process, capital project management or the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… million higher than projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, … below last year’s levels. "The state brought in more money than expected in May because of strength in personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… the fastest growing in the nation, adding more than 57,000 jobs since the Great Recession, according to a report … was still struggling to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York … had more than doubled (to 6,822 jobs) since the initial investment. The report also revealed: The number of tech …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingHow the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program
… determines an employer’s annual contribution according to its usual procedures. The CSP does not change these … Employers will see the maximum amount to amortize in their estimated invoice (available in Retirement Online … to pay a graded payment during the next fiscal year. To view reserve account fund balances: Sign in to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-worksBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Once you have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. … covered by Section383a Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/becoming-eligible-benefitOpinion 91-56
… Law Dictionary, 5th Edition, 1979). Thus, an obligation to pay outstanding notes or bonds is but one example of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 2003-4
… for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) … TOWN LAW §176(4-a), (9): A fire district is not authorized to purchase holiday decorations for public roads within the … of "Holiday Decorations (electrical material, etc.) to be utilized for beautification on the public roads" within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… thefts were brought to light during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… New York area; or Write : NYSLRS 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001. Finally, for information about post-retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and … Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingOpinion 98-18
… first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of section 3008 of the … subdivision thereof engaged in providing emergency medical care and the transportation of sick or injured persons by … of such fees or charges, it is necessary to examine the home rule powers of local governments. In this regard, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18DeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. While the former Head of Buildings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4East Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Cycle Two: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (extended to June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for … Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 207 of the 567 (37 percent) water outlets we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andTupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health … officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6