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Leading the Way on Climate Investment
… Climate change poses risks to the economy, financial markets, and the Fund’s investments. Managing these risks is integral to protecting … opportunities that arise from the transition to a net-zero economy is similarly critical to ensuring that the Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentOpinion 2002-14
… , 248 AD2d 853, 669 NYS2d 744). Further, the payment of public monies or the performance of work on private property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… trend is also evident in government institutions. My recent report on AI governance in New York City found that … ensure that we do so responsibly. Audits, such as the one my office conducted in New York City, can help drive change … minimizes the potential for disparate impacts. I encourage my colleagues in government to join me in ensuring that AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… 2024-25 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … 30, 2019. Under Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d), when a school district is authorized by a special or general law to … each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the school district is authorized to issue the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… undertaken important steps to address this problem, but my auditors found several areas where DEC could strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesOpinion 2000-8
… SERVICES -- Contracts for (home health care services) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §352; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§800(3), 802(1)(f): A county public health commissioner who has a real estate partnership … the governing body of each county, city, town, village and school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Massapequa Water District (2014M-100)
… 2013. Background The Massapequa Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and serves the entire incorporated village … held and take steps to ensure all insurance policies are in compliance with legal requirements. … Massapequa Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/06/13/massapequa-water-district-2014m-100Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… services as required by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Transportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… From moving people into and around New York City to delivering food and storing goods, the transportation and warehousing sector is an important component of the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousingOpinion 90-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants … contractor) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102; 3-301(2); 4-408(a): (1) In the absence of express statutory authorization, the … issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy in excess of $50,000 per year. It is unclear, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsJawonio, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended December 31, 2014. Background Jawonio is a not-for-profit organization located in Rockland County, New York … the ages of three and five years. Jawonio is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. The … Jawonio reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/jawonio-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … complete and accurate financial records, the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period July 1, 2008 to August 14, 2013. Background New York State's executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Member Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible PEF employees. Payments will be based on the 2018 … Administration paycheck dated 11/10/2021 (Pay Period 15L). A payroll bulletin providing information regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… Background The Village of Village of the Branch is located in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, and has a … of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village and this individual have entered … know whether the individual’s compensation is excessive in any given year. If it is excessive (e.g., more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Operating Corporation of the State of New York (RIOC) is a public benefit corporation and a political subdivision of the … of RIOC spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is … appropriations over the five-year period. As shown in Table 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by … to ensure that the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. Appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… means some were never entered into the agency’s computer case management system. Some complaints that were not … agency is required by law to inform individuals if their case is deemed defective. When auditors called about a third … within 30 days as required under the law. In one case, it took 655 days or almost two years to serve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaints