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DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… $500 million allocation to Artemis Real Estate Partners for real estate investments, an additional $300 million … to Bank of America Merrill Lynch Capital Access Funds for private equity investments and a $400 million commitment to Leading Edge Investment Advisors for a new small capitalization equity investment platform. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… L. Nappier on behalf of the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, and investment group As You Sow has been withdrawn. … is taking important steps today for shareholder value and the environment by looking holistically at how climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September 1, … to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … Office or the Board in a timely manner. Department of public works (DPW) employees received payroll payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… information system lacks the ability to produce reports on how complaints and inmate grievances are resolved and how long they have been in process. For state Department of … and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities, the system does not include daily incident data, nor does it include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsFood Metrics Implementation
… food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for additional purchases of local foods. The intent of the … in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a … to appoint a guardian or other legal intervention. Within OCFS, the Bureau of Adult Services (Bureau) oversees local APS programs statewide. OCFS' network of APS providers is composed of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… rate for nurses is 15%. Hiring temporary staff to deal with the pandemic and its fallout on hospital staff is … have increased by more than 110% of pre-pandemic levels, with average temporary nurse salaries increasing from about … recently announced a new collective bargaining agreement with District Council 37 (DC 37) that it assumes will set a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … annual reports with the Office of State Comptroller for the past two years. Lockport Public Library – Claims … to payment. Instead, claims were audited and approved for payment by the director, who also signed the disbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts … manage and monitor fuel access and usage or account for fuel inventory. As a result, seven enabled fuel user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… Services, SED developed a uniform incident reporting system, the Violent and Disruptive Incident Report (VADIR), … are captured in DoE’s “Online Occurrence Reporting System” (OORS) and submitted to SED for VADIR purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… necessary to ensure compliance with the global cap limit for SFY 2020-21. Pandemic Brings Jump in Medicaid Enrollment … DOH data, in February 2021, enrollment surpassed 7 million for the first time in the history of the program, with … but only 41.2 percent of the costs of DOH Medicaid claims for the State in SFY 2020-21. Elderly, blind, and disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New York City, … passengers per day. Maintaining safety and cleanliness for the daily riders who use its 472 subway stations is one … mandatory weekly station inspections and daily inspections for the top 25 slips, trips, and falls in subway stations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). At the time that White’s mother … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal year … to the extent practicable. State agencies need to do a better job in ensuring that donations are administered … this year. Report Tax Check-Off Donations Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 2002-3
… facilities) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special district matters) TOWN LAW §198(10); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW … town board may not expand the activities of a public dock district to include maintenance and operation of recreational … a town board may expand the activities of a public dock district to include maintenance and operation of recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. … employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little … (excluding the value of non-wage items, such as fringe benefits). Additional highlights in the report include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… CCRB had an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the NYPD and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB was conducting … could jeopardize its ability to hold officers accountable for misconduct. For example, while CCRB receives automated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… County’s oversight of the golf course operating contract for the period January 1, 2012 through February 13, 2014. … Legislature govern County operations. The operating budget for the 2014 fiscal year totals approximately $1 billion. Key … a County bank account. The operator did not perform or pay for a number of duties, including contractually obligated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. … and other such considerations. Assessors are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within … County Real Property Tax Services Office, as necessary, for any technical assistance. … Real Property Tax Exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4