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DiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund is evaluating 42 publicly traded shale oil and gas companies to determine if they are prepared for the transition to a lowcarbon economy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) efforts to increase corporate accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will invest $2 billion in an index focused on … funded plans in the nation. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will invest $2 billion in an index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County … concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemInvestors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… P. DiNapoli, as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, called on … scenario. The proposal is supported by proxy advisory services ISS and Glass Lewis. DiNapoli and the Fund have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeFiduciary and Conflict of Interest Review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund - 2022
Fiduciary and Conflict of Interest Review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund - 2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/resources/pdf/nyscrf-fiduciary-and-conflict-of-interest-review-2022.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today outlined the Fund’s stewardship … for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate risks, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), … on key shareholder concerns. These include climate change, DEI, workforce management, governance, board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he … has contacted as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund in recent months. “Research has shown that companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with four major U.S. … funded plans in the nation. … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund has reached agreements with four major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… Education Department agencies must carefully review the payroll records of rehired retirees to confirm that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… was charged with stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased … No one from the family reported his passing. The state retirement system became aware of Burnett’s death in July … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… DiNapoli today announced a series of shareholder proposals and other initiatives as part of the New York State Common … corporate accountability for progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues. “We encourage the Fund’s portfolio companies to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their businesses not just because it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … proposal filed by DiNapoli on behalf of the state Common Retirement Fund (Fund) asked Duke Energy, and other companies at which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will … rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … The request, co-filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and the Church of England, received landslide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President … a U.S. Labor Department (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement … I serve as the Trustee of the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund), which is the one of the largest public pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), has filed shareholder proposals with … Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … Energy – have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request that they publicly report all direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… today to unlawfully "double-dipping" and receiving state retirement benefits to which she was not entitled. She agreed … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsOpinion 92-27
… (for charitable contributions) -- Wage Assignment (to charitable organizations) PERSONAL PROPERTY LAW, §§45-a, … make a charitable donation by assigning his or her right to receive salary to the charitable organization. A local … by Counsel to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System that such payroll deductions may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27