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Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… of tax bills, deeds, liens and other related information. Insurance policies — life, auto, homeowners, property, accident, liability, … above. Submit Insurance Claims You may be eligible for life insurance from these sources: Private policies; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsOpinion 91-14
… credit for the payment of the principal of and interest on all indebtedness to be contracted for the purposes of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 92-56
… or public policy (see Susquehanna Valley Teachers School District v Susquehanna Valley Association , 37 NY2d 614, 376 … NYS2d 427; Syracuse Teachers Ass'n v Board of Education , 35 NY2d 743, 361 NY2d 912). As a general principle, it has … the employee (see Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 3 of the Town of Huntington , v Associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 89-65
… its exercise, the decision may be exercised by resolution (5 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §15.06). Since section … be superseded, and a town attorney may be compensated by a fixed amount for certain specified services and also be paid … an additional amount, which might be computed at an hourly rate, for the performance of specified services in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Opinion 90-38
… a seasonal limited use highway terminates when one or more residences or commercial buildings are occupied and are … if, after the highway has been so designated, one or more residences or commercial buildings on the highway become … use highways as "those town highways without occupied residences or commercial buildings dependent upon such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Retirement Contribution Borrowing Limits
… amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow against retirement … amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow against retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/retirement-contribution-borrowing-limitsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to … office is currently holding more than $16 billion in unclaimed funds. He urges New Yorkers to visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… update. “The $124.7 billion New York City Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Financial Plan lays a path towards a stronger … at the cost of making the city less affordable. The FY 2027 budget removes actions that would broadly increase the … downturn. However, the choices made to balance the FY 2027 budget highlight fiscal stresses that still exist and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetOpinion 95-7
… "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (authority of district … governed by article 13 of the Town Law may enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5G of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 90-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(5): A standardization resolution must state that, for reasons of efficiency or economy, there is a … competitive bidding. A standardization resolution must state that, for reasons of efficiency or economy, there is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Power of Attorney
… of Attorney (POA) document allows someone else, referred to as the “agent,” (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyOpinion 94-19
… this constitutional amendment were implemented by chapter 201 of the Laws of 1994, which also is effective January 1, 1994. Among other changes, chapter 201 amended Local Finance Law, §57.00(e) with respect to the … also Local Finance Law, §21.00[d], as amended by chapter 201, with respect to bonds on which interest is compounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 95-5
… -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial … communication system) COUNTY LAW, §§301(8), 307: Surplus surcharge revenues collected pursuant to County Law, article … implemented the enhanced emergency telephone system (E911) surcharge authorized by County Law, Article 6 (§§300-309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Opinion 2002-17
… prime contract to construction manager) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§101, 103: A firm may not be engaged both as … building construction project subject to General Municipal Law §101. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a … construction project, governed by General Municipal Law §101. You indicate that the town is considering engaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Opinion 99-13
… of Trustees , 49 AD2d 461, 375 NYS2d 612, stated that "[t]o the extent that [the] fees charged are exacted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13DiNapoli: Chipotle Needs to Address Concerns Over Racial Equity and Inclusion
… audit would follow the model of other large companies where such reviews have already been conducted, including … to vote in favor of its proposal at Chipotle is available here. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-chipotle-needs-address-concerns-over-racial-equity-and-inclusionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The challenge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… was handled by Investigators Gerard Matheson and Angel LaPorte. Also assisting in the investigation was Legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s … has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certification