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Opinion 94-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … to construct, maintain and operate, with the lessee's own funds, a building on the vacant land, subject to … expense, to construct, maintain and operate a building on the property. Town Law, §176(14) authorizes a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 98-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of … Whether a board of fire commissioners in its discretion may provide that … newlyappointed members not be immediately assigned to the fire police squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether officials sought competition when … and Supplies should revise its procurement policy to require City officials to seek competition when contracting for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… bypass routine oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions about … support in both the Assembly and the Senate. We’ll work with our legislative sponsors, Senator Cooney and Assemblywoman Solages, to keep pushing for it and keep taxpayers informed about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… state for when the economic downturn in the cycle arrives. My office will put forth a more detailed analysis in the days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… a range of telecommunications and other services for residential and business clients. The company, founded in … portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… The Kentucky Employees Retirement System was the only state with an assumed rate of return lower than NYSLRS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and acquisition and disposition policies. Village of Penn Yan – Procurement (Yates County) Village officials did … accessibility at selected town facilities. City of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (Niagara County) The follow-up assessed the City of North Tonawanda’s progress, as of August 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… The Kentucky Employees Retirement System was the only state with an assumed rate of return lower than NYSLRS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27NYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… (Fund) is evaluating 28 publicly traded integrated oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the … to transition to the emerging net zero economy. “Oil and gas companies face significant and complex economic, … do not have viable plans to adapt.” Integrated oil and gas companies – including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… an agreement with the Molson Coors Beverage Co., one of the world’s largest brewers, to comprehensively disclose … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreement, … long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of the reach of corporate dollars in politics,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingElmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… million. Key Findings The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when … appraised value. Key Recommendation Conduct and document site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance (Code 546) available to certain employees of the Unified Court System through AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company. Affected Employees Unified Court … To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance Code 546 available to certain employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-life-0DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… and protect racial and gender equity in the workplace, in company policies and in how it interacts with customers,” … Inc. , Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. , and HCA Healthcare Inc. seeking disclosure of their progress on … All incumbent nominating committee nominees when a board does not have more than one director identifying as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionTown of Wright – Financial Operations (2014M-277)
… June 30, 2014. Background The Town of Wright is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … Town. Budgeted appropriations for the general fund in 2014 totaled approximately $300,000. Key Findings The Board adopted unrealistic budgets, resulting in an increase in general fund balance while raising taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/10/town-wright-financial-operations-2014m-277Westchester Library System – Procurement (2015M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library System’s procurement … is located in the Village of Tarrytown in Westchester County, is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/02/westchester-library-system-procurement-2015m-199Kortright Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-51)
… prices to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/06/24/kortright-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-51DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that commended the Fund for its strong policies and ethical management, stating … of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund that commended the Fund for its strong policies and ethical management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear that it … wait time assessment to be its most important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," … Averaging lines like these together results in a rosier image of subway reliability. Also, the MTA's wait assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at portfolio companies, including filing shareholder proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells … portfolio companies treat individuals and tackle some of their most complex challenges,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiatives