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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.pdfHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfGetting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-afr-2-15-23.pdfGetting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.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.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.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company and the Watervliet Housing Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … records were not adequate and there were numerous errors in the financial reports. Also, the district’s required … surpluses for the 2015 fiscal year totaling $469,078 in the general fund and $150,449 in the water fund. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the City of Johnstown , North Patchogue Fire District , Town of Rosendale and the Town of … the mayor before being submitted to the treasurer. North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash … his office completed audits of the City of Johnstown North Patchogue Fire District Town of Rosendale and the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … City officials have not established sufficient procedures for pursuing the collection of unpaid parking violations or set a benchmark for collection rates. The city collected $110,000 in revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … capital plans specifying the town"s objectives and goals for using accumulated funds. General fund balance totaled … County) Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… Tobacco Access Approved $9.5 million contract with the NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs to monitor compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… the largest program area, ReCharge NY was April 2011 to January 2016. Since 2012, NYPA has allocated power through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… will ultimately raise or lower their federal taxes, or what the impact may be on their state and local budgets. Given the rush to judgement, it is hard to conclude that the members of Congress voting for these plans have a much clearer picture. Frantically trying to push a flawed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Library , Town of North Norwich and the Town of Phelps . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately record volunteer … the library’s checking account before payments were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Nassau County) District employees only used leave time to which they were entitled and unused leave payouts were … However, record keeping procedures could be improved to reduce the risk of leave time being used or paid out for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits