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Opinion 90-1
… ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, §27-0925; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): Where a town imposes an assessment … to their property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i]). This Office has expressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 90-2
… to town library) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (contract for library services with, or grant to town library) … is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for library services beyond those already available to all … of your letter asking whether a village may contract for library services with a town public library which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 89-18
… training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority to reimburse town assessor for wages lost from regular job while attending required … a town may not reimburse an appointed or elected assessor for wages lost from his or her regular job while attending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose. The audit covers the period April … improvements to educational technology and infrastructure for students throughout the State. Under the Act, school … the Review Board, districts may begin to submit requests for reimbursement of expenses related to purchases or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… final report can be found online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2018/School-Bus-Safety/global.htm . … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … Chief Investment Officer for the $181.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. Titarchuk previously served the Fund as Director of Absolute Return Strategies. “Anastasia’s talent and varied financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… must be a priority for all New York schools.” This audit is part of DiNapoli’s initiative focused on educational … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Conservation $5.5 million with The Conservation Fund for purchase of lands in the towns of Stephentown, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain … providers who do not meet federal and State requirements for participation in the Medicaid program. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… the State Address by Gov. Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024, addressing issues important to New Yorkers across … of the State Address by Gov Hochul outlined her priorities for 2024 addressing issues important to New Yorkers across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… at SUNY Old Westbury. State University Construction Fund $5.4 million with MLB Construction Services LLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… for operational support of the Traffic Management Center. $20 million with Cold Spring Construction Co. to replace and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.3 … 6,200 payments valued at nearly $28.2 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of General Services … operations so that providers may continue to provide care. City University of New York $2.9 million to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… end of session enhancing transparency and accountability for state contracts awarded during a state of emergency, such … A.7404 Solages). This bill would increase transparency for those contracts, which was lacking during the COVID … crisis taught us many valuable lessons, including the need for greater visibility of those contracts that are executed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Releases Annual Investment Return
… have been trying for investors, but thanks to the state pension fund’s diverse investments, members, retirees and … and potential interest rate increases, but the state pension fund is well positioned to weather these storms.” The … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-releases-annual-investment-returnState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Comptroller approved 1,555 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved … to construct a multi-use recreational rail trail in Essex County. $6.4 million with M. Scher & Son Inc. to construct a … with Consigli Construction Co. for renovations at SUNY Albany in relation to the planned home of the College of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 9.51% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022. The … economy, we expect a challenging investment environment for the foreseeable future.” The Fund's value reflects … found the Fund “continues to be a leader amongst its peers for management and operational transparency.” Links Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-return