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Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… 2013. Background The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection … of Hoags Corners Fire District No. 1. The Company’s revenues for the 2012 fiscal year totaled $68,360 and … However, we found that 117 of the 152 checks only had one signature instead of the two required signatures. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Opinion 96 - 11
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (submission of resolution for sale of real property to referendum on board motion) TOWN … necessity of a petition, may submit a resolution for the sale of real property to voter approval. This is in reply to … have any intended use for the property and is considering sale of the property. You ask whether the town board, on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Funds efforts to increase corporate accountability for progress on diversity equity and inclusion issues
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionWestchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s … system which was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1959. The Library System, which is located in the … policy to include provisions for purchases made for or on behalf of the member public libraries to ensure that staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199DiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… in East Greenbush, New York and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Beijing, London, Munich and Sydney. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s annual … company’s business. The Fund’s statement also encourages Amazon shareholders to vote against the members of the … in response to the lack of racially diverse directors on Amazon’s board. “Amazon says it supports the fight against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Helping Build a Lower Carbon Future
… (Fund) long-term investments. The agreements are part of DiNapoli’s broader strategy to protect and grow the Fund’s … corporate efforts to meet the challenges of climate change. “Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to our … reports describing their short- and long-term plans for handling Environmental, Social and Governance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-helping-build-lower-carbon-futureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wells Fargo Needs to Pull Back the Curtain on Its Incentive Pay Program
… its customers and investors at risk. If investors don't hear from Wells Fargo, we will be left to wonder when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wells-fargo-needs-pull-back-curtain-its-incentive-pay-programNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will invest $2 billion in an index focused on reducing the risks of climate change and capitalizing on the opportunities arising from the transition to a lowcarbon economy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … the Board approved 286 payments to 67 professional service providers totaling approximately $364,000. Audit Summary The … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… the policies and procedures regarding a proper invoice. When an invoice does not contain the required information outlined in Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 4,F – … Proper Invoice, agencies must reject the invoice. It is a best practice for agencies to notify the vendor within one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached agreements with four major US companies to evaluate and set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions GHG and regularly report on their progress toward meeting their goals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… one at the District performed a cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) or meals-per-labor-hour analyses (MPLH). District … bid. Key Recommendations Periodically complete cost-per-ME and MPLH analyses. Ensure the District obtains the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive bids in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… of goods and services totaling $44,401. Compare billed prices to the awarded contract prices and overpaid for cleaning supplies by $1,532. As a … when procuring goods and services. Compare billed prices to awarded contract prices to ensure the District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today that the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has committed an additional $12 billion to its emerging manager program increasing the total commitment to more than $5 billion
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… Amendments – A.7180/S.6626 (Zebrowski/Krueger) – Relates to participation by state agencies in a system used by the comptroller to compile vendor responsibility information; authorizing the … of the office of general services and state agencies to develop alternative procurement methods not otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … Village-owned property to the Mayor for $500 was in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Recommendations Maintain … price or the most beneficial terms in the public interest when selling unneeded Village-owned property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41New Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… meals-per-labor-hour (MPLH) or cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) analyses. Officials could have saved money if they … Recommendations Periodically complete MPLH and cost-per-ME analyses. Continue to increase revenues by increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73