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DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… rise to child labor, sweatshop conditions and the denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for … steps they are taking, or plan to take, to monitor the use of subcontractors by their overseas apparel suppliers. The reports include company policy of those subcontractors, the applicability of company codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyEnforcement 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-toolsOpinion 89-20
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies of this code were sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 91-57
… of those moneys in a separate fund (see also 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86). This Office has expressed the … may be deposited in a single bank account (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-341, p 373; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-291, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… New York’s tourism sector is approaching a complete recovery as visitor spending and … 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers in New York City,” … daily hotel room rates, which exceeded $300. The uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… and parasites that destroy bee colonies. Agriculture is a key part of New York’s economy and we should do everything we can to support it. I encourage the Department to implement my recommendations and thank them for the positive response to this audit.” Over the past three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… assets, physical risk exposure and development of climate solution products and services. “MSCI is committed to … investments, employing dedicated staff to pursue climate solution investments, and instituting minimum standards for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and … employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of 3,700 jobs, compared to a net 45,300 jobs added in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment … State's Budget The State’s General Fund balance was $6.4 billion as of July 3. Cash on hand has been bolstered by … Relief Fund established by Congress, as well as $4.5 billion in short-term borrowing that is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Syracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… attackers and other unauthorized individuals, and the lack of a contingency plan can paralyze a school district’s … protecting the entire school district community. As of November 15, 2024, the District had 6,386 enabled … not adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts. As of November 15, 2024, 488 of the District’s 6,386 enabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129Conesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Town of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Comptroller’s duties to ensure that they were … Key Recommendations Provide sufficient oversight of the Comptroller by requesting financial reports to verify the adequacy of the work performed and to adequately monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69Huntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Huntington Manor Fire District is located in the Town of Huntington is … Huntington Manor Fire District Cash Disbursements 2014M108 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 14, 2014. Background The Humphrey Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials … 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster … Village of New Paltz Internal Controls Over Building Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201More About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… System.) These benefits are provided by Section 375-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), … important benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: … public employment (death benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), … important benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: … public employment (death benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliState Agencies Bulletin No. 1579
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City withholding tax rates. Affected Employees Employees who are residents of the City of New York Background Recent legislation on New York City … To inform agencies of the change in the New York City withholding tax rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1579-new-york-city-withholding-tax-change