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Opinion 88-41
… PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use by private organization under contract) TOWN LAW, §§64(6), 130(5), 138: … in conducting such programs and contract with a private organization for the presentation of such programs with town … equipment to be used by a private, non-profit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 2005-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (training requirement for board members) … LAW §§1901, 1914, 2102-a: A board member of a central high school district who is also an elected member of a component …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9Opinion 96-6
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from … supervisor would have a prohibited interest in the towns insurance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Audits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… Below is a brief overview of the audit process, highlighting some of the significant milestones of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit Selection: A risk … Audits of Local Governments The Audit Process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processProtection of Child Performers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) adequately ensured that … with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersOpinion 91-19
… had purchased the equipment with moneys it received from a criminal defendant in an arson case as part of a plea … power to accept such items as a gift (see e.g. 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 528). In order to effectuate an inter vivos … counties, towns, villages, cities and school districts from making gifts or loans of their money or property to or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 96 - 11
… town board, on its own motion, may subject this proposed land sale to referendum. Pursuant to Town Law, §64(2), a town … the town board on its own motion may subject this proposed land sale to referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Opinion 96-1
… AND NOTES -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and … of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (necessity for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack fire district) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1Opinion 89-57
… town board may authorize the superintendent of highways to utilize town highway equipment and personnel to repair and improve a village street of a village located … agreements between the town and village are not subject to competitive bidding requirements. 1971 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Opinion 89-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20CUNY Bulletin No. CU-775.1
… first three uniform allowance payments for newly appointed full-time and hourly employees. Effective after December 2023, the … uniform allowance (June and December) payments for full-time employees. Effective Dates: The modification to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7751-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… first three uniform allowance payments for newly appointed full-time and hourly employees. Effective after December 2023, the … uniform allowance (June and December) payments for full-time employees. Effective Dates: The modification to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedOpinion 90-4
… , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d 778). Based on these constitutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-28
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Engineering Services (planning board member performing private engineering services … against a planning board member performing uncompensated work in connection with a matter before the board, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Opinion 91-33
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … account for separate bail deposits); (duty of superior court to deposit retained bail in interest-bearing account … deposit of bail) COURTS -- Bail Moneys (duty of superior court to deposit retained bail in interest-bearing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Opinion 89-22
… issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Traffic Signals (responsibility of towns to install and … TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (responsibility to install traffic signals) TOWN LAW, §64(16); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1651, 1652-a, 1652-b, 1660, 1682, 1684: Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Recommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (2017-S-14)
To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s14.pdfRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (2017-S-14) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s14-response.pdfSocial Service Block Grants and Targeted Medicaid Cost Savings
Chapter 83 of the Laws of 1995 adds Social Services Law section 153-i, Block Grants for family and children’s services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/social.pdf