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DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… today. “These investments will position the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon … portfolio to net zero emissions by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund … six coal companies that have not demonstrated preparedness for the transition to a low-carbon economy: Alliance Resource …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programTown of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)
Determine whether Town Officials have adequate controls to safeguard Highway Department assets and if they used a competitive process to procure highway goods
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… current state law, ORES must issue a final siting permit for most projects within one year of a completed application, but there is no requirement for ORES to track or account for how long it takes to complete an application. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has committed an additional $50 million for investments in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private … history of investing in and growing lower middle market businesses by supporting strong management teams and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companieseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… a priority in constituting its board. Within months of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States … About Trillium Asset Management: Founded in 1982, Trillium is the oldest independent investment advisor focused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… climate change’s impact and to set meaningful goals for lowering their emissions and using renewable energy … sources,” DiNapoli said. “There is no single magic bullet for addressing climate change, but we are continuing to move … approach to mitigating its impact on our investments.” For the most recent season of corporate annual meetings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… is still a digital divide in rural parts of New York and for low-income New Yorkers who don’t have access or are … subscription. High-speed connections are an imperative for economic development and equal opportunity.” DiNapoli’s … disparities, enhancing broadband is important not only for equity but also for long-term economic competitiveness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… homeless shelter facilities provide safe accommodations for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents.” The … oversees larger-scale facilities and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards. OTDA has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… that Decker withdrew funds from the Watershed Operating account at the Saratoga Race Course, Foxwoods MGM, Harrah’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… as well." Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am … Government Pension Fund Global announce their support for the proposal. May 25: ExxonMobil annual shareholders meeting in Dallas, Texas. Support for Proxy Access DiNapoli and the Common Retirement Fund are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)
… and therefore more expensive than others. During long hospital stays, patients may transition to lower … Department of Health (Department) uses a contractor, the Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO), to review inpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… DiNapoli said. “While these settlements are certainly good for the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls … $48.6 billion in federal grants, which were used primarily for Medicaid (including new costs related to the Affordable … and education. Total state spending reached $143.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, an increase of $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. "For years, Snow abused his position to divert public funds for his own use and forged records to cover his crimes," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsStatistical and Information
… financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical tables on revenues, … and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that appears on the Open Book website . … real property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… the Sustainable Investment Program. The low emissions index is one of the key pieces of the program's multi-pronged … created and allocated $2 billion to a low emissions index, one of the key pieces of the program's multi-pronged … investment risk posed by climate change. The low emissions index is internally managed by the Fund and is modeled on one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual orientation. … seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… and an established system of proactive infection control for facilities prior to the pandemic, it could have helped … determined the data sets matched, which was not the case for nearly the entire scope of the initial audit. However, … Outbreak Reporting Application (NORA) and maintain support for data submitted on Health Electronic Response Data System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesEDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… Procurement Contract / Amendment will need to be created in the State Financial System (SFS) first. Please use the appropriate audit type in SFS based on the chart below. EON Electronic – … Non-Quick EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) In EDSS, you can search by the Audit ID or PeopleSoft ID to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-help