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Opinion 97-13
… We are informed that, pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations or by-laws, a volunteer firefighter serving … by the authorities in control of the department or company and who is "faithfully and actually performing service" in the protection of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13March 2000: Handicapped Parking Education Program
… as revenue in account code A2610 Fines and Forfeited Bail, and expenditures of these funds will be recorded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/march-2000-handicapped-parking-education-programOpinion 94-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Villages … award program established for the village fire department in the event that the fire department ceases to provide … authority for a village to transfer its responsibilities in connection with a service award program to a fire company. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-32Opinion 90-63
… Expenditures (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations … library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation … for volunteer library workers, but may not sponsor a party for the senior citizens of the sponsor municipality or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 92-55
… -- Powers and Duties (performing work for private water system) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, 11-1122: A … private owners, a village employee to perform testing of water within a private water system for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… disabilities, has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding … Court Justice Joseph Zayas to one to three years in state prison. Additionally, as part of his plea agreement, Hiller … Center has been sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing $5 million in City and State funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… by stealing over $300,000 in money meant to protect his community,” DiNapoli said. “This crime was a serious betrayal … of the Vernon Center Fire Department, but the entire community they serve. I would like to thank the New York … it undermines the safety and confidence of an entire community. The New York State Police will continue to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000DiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Charged With Stealing Deceased Father-in-Law's Pension Payments
… Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then inquired about … Judge Carol Cocchiola in Broome County Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 12. The charges against the defendant are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-charged-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsOpinion 90-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … to be a true copy of the original of such order on file in his office (emphasis supplied). Article 21 of the CPLR, … paper is required by law, an attorney admitted to practice in the courts of the state may certify that it has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-12Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers … dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followRichford Fire District – Long-Term Planning and Board Oversight (2024M-55)
Determine whether the Richford Fire District District Board of Commissioners Board established adequate longterm capital and financial plans and provided adequate oversight over financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/06/richford-fire-district-long-term-planning-and-board-oversight-2024m-55State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned … NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks). OSC Actions In accordance with Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial … issued for all uncashed payroll checks originally issued in 2019 and the funds will be remitted to the OUF on April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksOpinion 90-37
… section does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real property. A village may not accept the lower of two offers for the sale of village real property based upon a determination that … Whether the village may sell the property at private sale and if so whether it is required to accept the higher of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 97-25
… after the board approves the applications) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (performance of services by board … approves the applications, the board member constructs and installs the signs for the clients under the approved … for the sketches, but is compensated for the construction and installation of the signs. Under these circumstances, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Town of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… the Inspector did not retain supporting documents for cash payments (e.g., itemized deposit slips, detailed duplicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56Challenging a Determination – New Career Plan
… to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Career Plan
… an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Forest Rangers Plan
… an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/challenging-determinationChallenging a Determination – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/challenging-determination