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Village of Herrings – Financial Operations and Sale of Land (2013M-41)
… or the most beneficial terms in the public interest when selling unneeded Village-owned property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-herrings-financial-operations-and-sale-land-2013m-41DiNapoli Files Shareholder Proposals with Six Companies on Political Spending
… should assess whether spending on any political causes is in shareholders’ interests. At a minimum, companies should … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-files-shareholder-proposals-six-companies-political-spendingLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… require the disclosure of trade associations and social welfare organizations to which the company pays dues of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesGreen Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/researchbrief_green.pdfDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 37-year-old Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New … Soares announced. The defendant, Deanna Hansen, faces up to 28 months to seven years in prison and will pay full restitution as … A 37yearold Queens woman pleaded guilty today to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85000 in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) plans to vote against all board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just … have no women directors," DiNapoli said. "We're putting all-male boardrooms on notice – diversify your boards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… and minimize market impact. “Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented sanctions against Russian … while completing its divestment review, consistent with my fiduciary duty. “This crisis has underscored major … Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … from Russian companies and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, DiNapoli announced the Fund would freeze all new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage fund balance and reserve levels, … Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014Opinion 99-14
… expenditures such as trade-in allowances ( Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593; Signacon v Mulroy … Village of Endicott , 51 NY2d 426, 434 NYS2d 922; Citiwide News, Inc. , supra ; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-13, p 33). When … nature" or "focal point" ( Exley , supra ; Citiwide News , supra ). In examining the "total character" of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… 25, 2013. Background The Town of Richmondville, located in Schoharie County, is governed by an elected five-member … residents. A project to redevelop commercial property in the Town cost approximately $5.6 million, funded by … and private moneys from the developer. The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… announced today. Agreements were reached with: VF Corp. , the maker of clothing lines such as The North Face … mall operator in the United States; and Brown-Forman Corp. , the maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. As a result, … for the 2020 proxy season have been filed with: VF Corp. – Withdrawn with agreement Simon Property Group, Inc. – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of Cherry Valley within its boundaries. The Town, which has a population of approximately 1,270, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Continuity of Operations Planning
… planning teams when they prepare COOPs. A COOP can help government agencies ensure the stability of essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an … shareholder proposal they had filed for consideration at Amazon’s annual meeting on May 25. “For Amazon, one of America's largest employers, to prioritize and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… budgets, budget amendments and quarterly financial statements for its review. Although the Board reviews and … the budgetary information and the quarterly financial statements lack transparency to allow the Board to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… practices of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, … Public Officers Law. ITS plays a significant strategic and technology procurement role in State government. ITS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followGreece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… the same attorneys since 2011, and an occupational and physical therapy provider since 2006 without seeking competition. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024m