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I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF, or Fund), one of the largest public pension plans in the United States, valued at $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-regan.pdfNorth Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-47)
… The North Bellmore Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … The Board significantly overestimated appropriations in its adopted budgets and consistently appropriated funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-47Opinion 96-9
… to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for … base salary for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Base Salary" (for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: Whether a signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9)
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9.pdfDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … protect the Fund’s investments and supports the growth of a low carbon global economy.” As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyPoughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… the health insurance program. In addition, five received Medicare Part B reimbursements totaling $10,560 that they … comprehensive and that employees are paid in accordance with them. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Rush Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-255)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided proper oversight of … credit card policy authorizes issuing credit cards to certain District officials. The policy states that each credit card purchase is limited to $2,500 and must be documented by submitting a receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/15/rush-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-255State Agencies Bulletin No. 1854
… processed automatically: Paid Leave of Absence/19P (FEPSLA PD LV PARTIAL) Paid Leave of Absence/FMC (EFMLA PD LV COVID 19) NHRP708 – Mass Increment Payment Exception … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1854-october-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments Still Challenged to Keep Up with Vital Infrastructure Needs
This follow-up report expands the analysis of the previous report; updating annual local government financial data and contrasting that to the associated local
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure2014.pdfTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2013. Background The Town of Grafton is located in … was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2016. Background The Town of … of July 11 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 2365
… payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2365-october-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesFinal Average Earnings
… Average Earnings Now Highest 3 Years A new law improves the pension benefits of NYSLRS Tier 6 members. When you … retire, your final average earnings (FAE) will be based on the average of your three highest consecutive years of earnings, the same as other members. These improvements apply to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsOpinion 89-2
… to a group purchasing program) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §2803-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8): A municipal nursing home may … competitive bidding requirements. You ask whether General Municipal Law, §103(8), which exempts "municipal … bidder after advertisement for bids where so required by General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-32)
To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. (VOA-GNY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s32.pdfEast Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
Determine whether employees received proper wages and overtime payments in accordance with contract terms and if leave was properly tracked.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/east-irondequoit-2019-92.pdfBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, … targeted funding levels and the conditions under which the funds will be used. Return any excess funds in the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-46Opinion 90-32
… No. 70-212, unreported, pertaining to the expenditure of money for a combination town hall/highway garage). Therefore, … That section provides that "[t]he expenditure of money for which it is proposed to issue obligations shall not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund: A Financial History
This report provides details on EPF revenues and spending over the life of the Fund.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-protection-fund-2018.pdfKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Electronic Records and Reports (2022M-62)
… properly maintained electronic disbursement records and reports (e-records) in accordance with applicable legal and … properly maintained electronic disbursement records and reports erecords in accordance with applicable legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-electronic-records-and