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NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… fuel companies on the risks they face from climate change is a red flag for investors,” Stringer said. “The SEC has … fossil fuel companies have admitted that climate change is real and that their products produce emissions that … these risks. The New York State Common Retirement Fund is currently participating in a study, conducted by Mercer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… Investigations related to these audits have resulted in 10 arrests and five criminal convictions and the recovery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providereBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its recent … Trillium file proposal, with co-filers Pax World Mutual Funds, The United Methodist Church Foundation and Benedictine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government audits were issued. Fillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (Allegany … to show what was purchased. Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of the transition … Dana Gas Co and Unit Corp. The value of these holdings is approximately $26.8 million as of Dec. 31, 2023. DiNapoli also announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to the board for audit, as required. Onondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (S9-23-8) SHP training … not complete the annual SHP training. Town of Southold – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate … climate risk to the Fund. DiNapoli’s Climate Action Plan follows his April 16 release of a report from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planIX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… Fed Pymnts) must be used, the PCIP converted project ID / PCBU combination should be used. If the fund … if the original fund used is not available in SFS. If the Project ID is not in SFS, or there is no PCIP converted project ID / PCBU combination, Project ID 999999999 should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a programmatic need to … GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsOpinion 91-9
… A city council of a city of the second class which is governed by Second Class Cities Law, §75 may not increase … a mandatory referendum. You have advised us that the city is subject to the provisions of section 75 of the Second … SCCL, §75, the board of estimate and apportionment, which is composed of the mayor, comptroller, corporation counsel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a … of the cost after you leave the payroll, you must make payment within 30 days of notification. NOTE: If your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your … the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditAbout this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… fills an information need not met by the traditional, more detailed financial reports issued by the Office of the … was honored for the 26th year when it received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial … from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 2022 Financial Condition Report . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA 2023 Budget
… levels. “The MTA’s revenue shortfall increases pressure to find added funding from public coffers and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-2023-budgetXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following … in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … there were significant limitations in Transit’s methods to evaluate the progress of the Pilot Program. Consequently, … the Pilot Program sufficiently achieved the stated goals to improve customer experience and reduce the rodent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/14/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-program-followManagement and Control of Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… not in the best interest of HHC, as employees responsible for patient care routinely worked excessive overtime shifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/management-and-control-overtime-costs-followTown of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
Determine whether the Town of Pulteney Town Board effectively managed the Towns financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Windsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… over fuel credit card purchases and fuel inventory to help ensure fuel was used for District purposes and … not accounted for. Employees used District credit cards to purchase fuel, but records were not always maintained to report who used the credit cards or what District vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensure online banking transactions are appropriate and secure. Key … The Board and District officials did not ensure that online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. … to access a District bank account. The Board’s online banking policy (Policy) dated April 24, 2013 has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164