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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… DiNapoli said. “The transition to a low carbon future and meeting our country’s renewed commitment to the Paris … indicated they would regularly report on their progress in meeting those goals. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-355
… Agreement between the New York State Court Clerks (BU S9) and the Unified Court System of the State of New York, … a maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and December. Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2024, which amends … income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-355-2025-ucs-blazer-pensionability-changeDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered … Karen Walsh a 68yearold Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullOpinion 95-10
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … A town has a duty to erect a fence encircling a cemetery or burial ground in the first class described in Town Law, §291(1), that is, a cemetery or burial ground, title to which has vested in the town by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
… oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings Districts did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4Town of Clayton - Justice Court Time and Attendance (2017M-286)
… by the Clerk showed no evidence of supervisory review and approval. The Clerk reported 384 hours on her Town time … The Clerk did not allow for travel time between the Town and another municipal employer. As a result, we estimate she … not worked. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-clayton-justice-court-time-and-attendance-2017m-286County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… revenues, decreasing staffing costs through attrition and planning to use retirement reserves. The cafeteria fund incurred deficits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mScotia-Glenville Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-288)
… District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Determine whether the central and … Appropriations were unrealistic and appropriated fund balance was not used. Appropriations exceeded expenditures by … unrestricted fund balance ranged between 10 and 11 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/scotia-glenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementHendrick Hudson Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-241)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years were $69.8 million … Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-241Greenville Fire District – Investment Program (2023M-106)
… $539 from money on deposit in the District’s checking and money market accounts, which had average available funds … investment program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available funds. District … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/greenville-fire-district-investment-program-2023m-106Saranac Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-89)
… manage a comprehensive investment program. During the 22-month audit period, the District had an average of $12.4 … of a comprehensive investment program - legality, safety, liquidity and yield - when investing available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-89Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board of Education … did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a result, they did not comply with … Section 103 and may have paid more than necessary for goods and services. The Board and District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Town of Liberty – Justice Court Operations (2016M-336)
… the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through July 22, 2016. Background The Town of Liberty is located in Sullivan County. The Town, which has approximately 10,000 … Key Findings The Justices allow the Clerk Manager to sign all disbursement checks. The Justices did not reconcile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-liberty-justice-court-operations-2016m-336Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Capital Assets (2023M-37)
… Objective Determine whether Cold Spring Harbor Central School District (District) officials properly recorded, … audit cold spring harbor school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-37Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was 564 Mbps. The District’s contracted bandwidth … the District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 127 Mbps. The District’s contracted bandwidth … the District monitored bandwidth usage and provided a system for users to submit Internet connectivity issues for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… (Town) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected against … Lansing Town officials ensured information technology IT systems were adequately secured and protected against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Wayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
… District (District) officials have developed a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … Key Findings District officials did not develop a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and … and procedures, including recordkeeping and reporting, to help guide management of the transportation department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/wayne-central-school-district-transportation-department-operations-2021m