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2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.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.pdfDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… Despite spending about $36 million to reduce the subway homeless population, the homeless … city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has neglected to monitor a non-profit that has repeatedly failed to conduct outreach it was hired for, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationOpinion 2001-15
… when assets are sold to town) -- Property (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … district) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Corporation" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) -- "Property" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §§191, 202-c) -- "Resident Owner" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 9.51% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022. The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to $272.1 … it finished the year above our assumed rate of return,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the turmoil in the markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnXII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… This Section provides Business Units with guidance on how pay and reconcile charges to the State Procurement, Travel and Net Cards within the … within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In addition to the guidance contained in this section, agencies and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up) (2024-F-2) The Onondaga … and one was not implemented. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision – Oversight of Transportation Services … and three were not implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program – Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… rate of 6.3 percent. At the same time, demand for social safety net services has shot up, with significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… Non-emergency 311 calls have increased dramatically in New York City since the COVID-19 pandemic. To increase … dashboard that will let people see service requests in their neighborhood and help identify where resources may … new tool, DiNapoli released a report highlighting trends in NYC311 service requests over the past five years. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsState Agencies Bulletin No. 302
… do not meet United States Postal Service standards for bar code mailing Affected Employees All Effective Date … addresses that do not meet U.S. postal standards for bar code mailing. These addresses may look correct but are … includes: Department ID, Employee ID, Name, and the non-bar code address, including zip code, as entered on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/302-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeable-reportOpinion 2007-7
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … at home or direct contact at the grocery store or in the gym, whether at night or on the weekend. In each of these … those hours spent at home, at the grocery store, or at the gym in anticipation of a possible or even “likely” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department, pled guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State … Steven G. James announced today. Rose pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. “Jonnell Rose betrayed … his community’s trust and stole over $300,000 meant to protect it,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Prattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-108)
… to fund operations. Comply with the surplus fund balance legal limit and use the excess funds in a manner that … on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/12/18/prattsburgh-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-108Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Masonville Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight over the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board … Determine whether the Masonville Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… for payroll Deduction Code 300, MetLife Whole Life Insurance. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit SK … Unit SK to participate in a voluntary permanent life insurance program administered by MetLife. Effective Date(s) … for payroll Deduction Code 300 MetLife Whole Life Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certainOpinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Roosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… The District, which covers 27 square miles and has three stations, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire … Amend the procurement policy to include the use of competitive methods to obtain professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163DiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… workforce, combined with revenue uncertainty for key programs as federal aid winds down, may test the city’s … on the impact of the pandemic on the city’s workforce, an online tool identifying key programs that face funding risks, … will depend on its ability to deliver basic services like education and public safety, while managing spikes in demand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recoveryDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, according to a report released … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city has expanded existing programs and implemented new programs to address the … In spring 2020, only 85.2% of students attended online classes, compared to in-person attendance of between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gap