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Opinion 90-2
… to town library) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (contract for library services with, or grant to town library) … is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for library services beyond those already available to all … of your letter asking whether a village may contract for library services with a town public library which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Opinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Security Over Critical Information Systems
… were sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their … include oversight of more than 700 school districts with 3.2 million students, 7,000 libraries, 900 museums, and … New York Regional Transportation Authority: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (2016-S-31) Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsOpinion 92-28
… over to the library fund or the library treasurer, as the case may be, those taxes which are specifically earmarked for … to the library fund or to the library treasurer, as the case may be, as soon as practicable after receipt. (4) … yearly, or as directed, as are other general taxes. In the case of a school district the appropriation for library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-28Calculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… days in the month of February because of the vacation week, consistent days worked and salary should still be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-workedCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… days in the month of February because of the vacation week, consistent days worked and salary should still be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and … should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said DiNapoli. “My office … such as installing accessible signs, adjusting the closing speed of doors, and other low-cost improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities … track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they should be confident that someone is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsVendor Responsibility Documentation
… sale which is required by law to be sold to the highest bidder ✔ ✔* 4. Assignment * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value … property sale required by law to be sold to the highest bidder Research Foundation including: CUNY SUNY Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationAccounting and Reporting Manual
Accounting and Reporting Manual for Counties, Cities and Villages, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Libraries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/arm.pdfDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly … to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an opportunity to accelerate universal deployment … The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district … comply with the Code and the Commissioner of Education’s Regulations by reviewing and approving plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followOpinion 90-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be … Whether the town board has the authority to increase the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 97-17
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability of county financial disclosure requirements to city and county public library) … -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally chartered … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered savings … and an industrial development agency (IDA) may deposit or invest their funds with a State or federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12Opinion 91-26
… -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board member) -- Codes of … Family Relationships (contract between public library and firm employing library board member's daughter) -- Interest … In Contract (library board member in contract with firm employing daughter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 88-76
… moneys appropriated by a village to a village public library must be credited to the library fund and not to the village general fund. EDUCATION … §11: Moneys donated by private persons to a village public library may be invested by the library trustees in … the investment of moneys appropriated by the village for library purposes is credited to the library fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76New York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… to provide adequate public services for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the … comments and suggestions, please send an email to osdc@osc.ny.gov . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-tool