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NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… Climate Action Plan announced in 2019 and his goal for the Fund of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. … New York State Common Retirement Fund has been recognized for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to … companies, pursue climate solution investments, and apply minimum standards to portfolio companies to inform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… the transfer. Project Child Budget Critical ChartFields for the project child budget journal are: Program = 99998 … in SFS. See Chapter XIX, Section 2.C Project Activities for additional information on setting up project activities.) … entry. Authorization Review OSC and DOB will monitor all Federal Operating Transfers to ensure that project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant revenue loss for the city while driving up costs to deal with its … city would be well-served by developing and considering all options, in order to identify if and when deficit financing is truly needed. Washington, for its part, can, and must, help the city weather this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesOpinion 2004-6
… -- Consideration (services by an historical society for use of village building) VILLAGE LAW §1-102(1); STATE … undertakings. There is no exception to this prohibition for transactions between the municipality and a … of an historical association for the support of any or all of the historic edifices situated within the boundaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Opinion 93-7
… or by local law adopted prior to September 1, 1953, all contracts for public work of a political subdivision or district … be an unreasonable construction of the bidding statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the collection records, or no check number was listed at all. Auditors found no collections were lost, misused or … and as a result, payments were made prior to audit, for unsupported claims and for inappropriate purposes. Of the 98 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… employers hire and retain skilled workers. Under WIOA, all states must have a governance body and are required to … WIOA, the State is required to submit a 4-year plan (Plan) for federal approval that describes its WFD strategy and … have been launched to support System needs statewide. For instance, New York’s Workforce Development Initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… at the ExxonMobil AGM in Dallas tomorrow to make the case for this resolution in person," said Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund. "Investors are … has admitted that changing regulations could reduce demand for its products and impact or delay its projects, but it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… by leading a comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 … day. To open and operate a new Program, providers must apply for and obtain OASAS certification. Programs may be certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… look at the financial and project data as reported by IDAs for their communities,” DiNapoli said. “IDAs can play an … DiNapoli’s report also found IDAs reported the following: For the 4,262 active IDA projects, it was estimated that a … Island and the Mid-Hudson regions together granting 61% of all net tax exemptions. On a per capita basis, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of district funds or prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. The board also did not formally solicit … The board did not segregate disbursement duties, approve all claims or require adequate supporting documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… Beverage has ignored repeated, widespread investor support for increased board diversity,” DiNapoli said. “Company value … larger, systemic problems in the company’s governance.” “For almost six years, Monster Beverage has failed to live up … Inc. and Urban Outfitters, Inc. reaching agreements with all except Urban Outfitters, Inc. All five companies have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial activities are … The Town’s 2023 appropriations totaled $5.9 million for all funds and the surplus fund balance at the end of 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in fighting public corruption and … through the investigation, indictment, and in preparation for trial,” Crawford said. “As public officials ourselves, we … result to this case — holding Bridget Brown accountable for her betrayal of the public trust when she used her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyNext Generation 911 Services
… secured and conforms with the format and standard for Next Generation 911. The audit covered the period January … a role in the transition. DHSES is the principal agency for interoperable and emergency communications issues, … & Emergency Communications. The Board is responsible for making recommendations regarding the development, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… to a state of good repair because it has not received all of the funding it has sought and because cost overruns on … that could have been used to modernize the system. For example, East Side Access is now projected to cost $10.7 … Funding the capital program has been an ongoing challenge for the MTA. Consequently, transit assets that the MTA had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability … support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies – a point that the COVID-19 … attention to. Studies have shown that Americans across all generations, but particularly younger adults, demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Town of Berne – Board … York State Town law by authorizing the supervisor to pay all expenditures without prior audit. The board did not … or receive adequate monthly reports from the supervisor. For example, the board did not request or receive monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-714
… of the July 2021 Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible Professional Staff Congress (PSC) represented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-714-july-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsOpinion 95-12
… and investment of public funds of "local governments". For this purpose, a local government is defined to include … and 11 are applicable to deposits and investments of funds for an agency's own use and account). Section 10(2)(a) of the … to designate one or more "banks or trust companies" for the deposit of public funds, the disposition of which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12