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Opinion 95-29

… placed in a reserve fund for the purpose of retiring the outstanding debt on behalf of the district. You ask whether … of a town water district, for which indebtedness remains outstanding, may be sold to a water authority, and the … the sale must be placed in a reserve fund to amortize any outstanding obligations issued on behalf of the district to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that American Electric Power (AEP), one of the largest carbon emitters in … grid more efficient and decentralized. In its American Electric Power: Strategic Vision For a Clean Energy Future … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that American Electric Power AEP one of the largest carbon emitters in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissions

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions

… investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by keeping it at the forefront of those … DiNapoli’s innovative Climate Action Plan puts New York’s pension fund at the forefront of the low carbon economy,” … director and head of Mission-Related Investing at Colonial Consulting, focusing on SRI, ESG and impact investments. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions

Opinion 97-5

… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5

City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)

… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 … City of Glen Cove Budget Review B71612 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12

Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)

… controls over reserve funds and movable fixed assets for the period July 1, 2011 through July 5, 2013. Background … members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $21 million. … 26 percent. The Board failed to adopt a formalized plan for reserve funds that included the intent, funding levels …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assets

DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity

… date. In addition, in cases where companies have just one woman director, the Fund will vote against all incumbent … responded to date, 10 reported having added at least one woman to their boards. An example of the shareholder proposal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversity

Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs

… options and costs at regular intervals. If your experience rating and other factors are good, you may find comparable … employees safe. Many private sector entities manage their safety programs aggressively in order to save money. Your … firm can help you develop policies and procedures to make safety and accident prevention a top priority for your local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costs

XII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures

… Business Units should indicate the approved B-1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to Financial Operations REV. … Business Units should indicate the approved B1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-code

The Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… CFRs and tuition reimbursement rates for the audit scope period as appropriate. Work with School officials to … Ensure that costs reported on the CFRs prepared after the scope period comply with the Manual requirements. Other …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

The Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… (RCM). We audited costs that Alcott reported on its CFR for the year ended June 30, 2014. Background Alcott is an … special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

Seized Assets Program

… or other items that are suspected of being used to conduct criminal activity, are the proceeds from a criminal activity, or were purchased with the proceeds of a … we sampled pending disposition per the Division’s control records, we determined that 56 assets were actually closed. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-program

Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)

… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m

DiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure

… of the Fund’s portfolio companies, including Duke Energy Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. The remaining proposals request … from 43 percent of shareholders in 2018) CMS Energy Corp. (proposal received support from 45 percent of … season, the Fund filed 16 shareholder proposals seeking verification of companies’ direct and indirect political …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosure

DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report

… “The state’s cash position has improved further in recent months, largely because of higher than projected … on Wall Street profitability and the recent volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder … increase was primarily due to a nearly 72 percent jump in estate collections so far this year, as well as continued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-report

DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable

… to collect the penalties owed and beef up its monitoring of this contractor to ensure customers are being provided … who are unable to use public bus or subway service because of a disability – was not penalized for making nearly 16,000 … black car service, livery, or voucher authorization to transport customers who did not receive service due to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountable

DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State

… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State … greenhouse gas emissions. We will be expanding this effort in 2018. The Fund’s commitment to sustainable investments is … to identify additional ways to continue our progress in achieving investment returns, while contributing to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-state

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