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DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program

… economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a recognized leader in addressing climate-related investment risks and pursuing … by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds … retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their global equity investment process,” In 2022, the Fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-program

DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program

… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a … the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-program

Opinion 89-20

… of ethics, but has not established specific procedures for submitting questions to this board. On behalf of the fire … school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers and employees the standards … are authorized, but not required, to adopt codes of ethics for the guidance of fire district officers and employees. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)

… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… The COVID-19 recession has hit hard in every area of the State, erasing more than 1.8 million jobs statewide. New York … regions were well above the nation’s 12.8 percent. Source: State Department of Labor statistics More Troubling Impacts … during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020

DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination

… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destination

DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety

… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human rights and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safety

Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-follow

Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools

… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection has designed and … decisions. This technology can be used in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to … a candidate’s behaviors and mannerisms. While the use of these tools can benefit companies by saving time and money …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-tools

Inspector General

… staff. Fax 518-408-3931 Mailing Address Office of the State Comptroller Office of the Inspector General, 10th Floor 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Guidelines Establishment and … with internal control requirements; Review and advise on protocols regarding employee background checks and assist …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-general

Opinion 92-39

… ELECTIONS -- Improvement Districts (eligibility to vote) IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment (eligibility of non-property owners to vote in election on establishment) -- Referendum (eligibility to vote) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (eligibility of … real property in a proposed district are entitled to vote in a special election on a proposition to establish a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39

Opinion 91-60

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (municipalities - … MUNICIPALITIES -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60

Opinion 2000-15

… the fire district may wish to consider the provisions of article 14-G of the General Municipal Law (§460 et seq.). That article authorizes, inter alia, New York State fire districts … 84). In view of the Attorney General's approval role under article 14-G, you may wish to contact the Attorney General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15

State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017

… cost of nearly $75 million in lost productivity. "As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long … report, Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers , visit: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… County , Carle Place Water District , Circleville Fire Company , Village of Hempstead , Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company , Humphrey Fire District , Livonia Hook and Ladder … Also, the treasurer has not filed the annual foreign fire insurance report for 2012, as required, and does not maintain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

XI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… not approve a contract award by a public contracting entity 2 . The objective of the State procurement process is to facilitate each public contracting entity’s mission while protecting the interests of the State … the legal and/or factual basis of a public contracting entity’s contract award. Public contracting entities are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-procedures

DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance

… fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, according to a report released … limited time for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that drives New York City’s economy and it is running on borrowed time,” DiNapoli said. “It has so far …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balance

DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program

… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-program