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The Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdf2023 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/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdf2024 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/2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdf2025 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.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdf2026 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
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/2026-stewardship-priorities.pdf2025 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-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses (2022-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. The audit covered the period from July 2019 to November 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-22n4.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… monitoring and maintenance required to prevent waste and contaminants from seeping into groundwater. "Owning … public authorities own and operate various types of solid waste management facilities, including transfer stations, … of Environmental Conservation (DEC), there are 2,745 solid waste facilities active in New York, of which at least 768 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… deposits for money collected from the soccer concession stand. Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
… State auditors examining New York City Police Department (NYPD) records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in … and reported by the department. They also found the NYPD conducted no centralized analysis on how to best use its … where they will have the greatest impact. While the NYPD has made a good faith effort to accurately report these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Schuyler Heights Fire District , Village of Voorheesville , Willsboro Fire District and the Town of Wilson . “In today’s fiscal … spent appropriately and effectively.” Schuyler Heights Fire District – Controls Over Claims Processing (Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… have each contributed to this plight. As competition for gambling dollars intensifies in New York, the state must … even further to $5.1 million. However, this projection does not take into account potentially negative effects of … horse racing industry and from an increase in other gambling venues. The report highlighted that from 2009-2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , City of Lockport , the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … office and was accessible to other town employees. West Corners Fire Company – Cash Receipts and Disbursements … Public Library City of Lockport the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… to 25,334, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The decline in … reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was experiencing high levels of foreclosure activity … based on an analysis of recent data from the New York State Unified Court System (UCS). Most areas of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The highway department did not maintain perpetual fuel inventory records or take periodic physical inventories, which caused fuel usage to be under-recorded. The senior center director … Activity (Chenango County) The board has adopted a code of ethics and purchasing and investment policies as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill Library System . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23,000 from the village. “Mr. Halstead betrayed the village he was entrusted to serve, taking what amounted to interest free loans from … that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23000 from the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-village