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Opinion 93-24
… ask whether the fire district may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district, as well as members … the purpose of providing fire protection and responding to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[1], … 13, authorizing towns, villages, cities and counties to provide playgrounds and neighborhood recreation centers). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 94 - 23
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the proposed extension … proposed extension is within an adjoining fire protection district, the town board of the town within which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded … Brook officials indicated that they have taken several measures to improve the propriety of their TAP certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… LaSalle's Board of Trustees failed to report less-than-arm's-length business arrangements on its CFR, and did not … review the disallowances resulting from our audit and make the appropriate adjustments to costs LaSalle reported on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Schools Vocational Supervision Account (SA) to support Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) operations. The Bureau monitors licensed private schools and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Opinion 89-62
… for fire district office is governed by subdivision 7 of section 176 of the Town Law which states that the board of … by resolution that such nominations be submitted in petition form subscribed by twenty-five qualified voters of … that nominations for district offices be submitted in petition form subscribed by 25 qualified voters of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for … lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't just … breathe a little easier." New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito: "The findings of State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and District officials … a result, District taxpayers are paying for the majority of the costs for providing services that do not benefit them. … during normal business hours; he earned overtime on some of these days. Over a 34-month period, the senior mechanic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Opinion 96-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … behalf of a public library district created pursuant to a special act must charge to the district a proportionate … assessment reductions and small claims assessment review proceedings (see, Real Property Tax Law, §§ 726 and 734). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 2001-15
… a lighting district); (authority of corporation to sign petition to dissolve district); (authority to dissolve … of Town Law §198[12]) TOWN LAW §191; TOWN LAW §202-c(1): A petition to dissolve a lighting district pursuant to Town Law … provided, the district may not be dissolved pursuant to section 202-c of the Town Law. TOWN LAW §198(12): A town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Opinion 2001-7
… A town may not impose, upon properties within a new extension to a public parking district, a one-time "entry … ask whether a town may impose, upon properties within a new extension to a public parking district, a one-time "entry … 2 . Therefore, unless permitted pursuant to the town's home rule authority, it is our opinion that the town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Opinion 96-12
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the … and end on the thirty-first day of December". There is no provision in the Town Law or any other State statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Opinion 95-29
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when assets are sold to a public authority) WATER DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (when assets are sold to a public authority) TOWN LAW, §§198(12), 202-c: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Reporting Regulations 315.2 & 315.3
… unit of government or organization obligated or agreeing to make contributions to the retirement system on behalf of its employees. (b) The … for the employer for which the employer has the right to control the means and methods of what work will be done …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-regulations-3152-3153Opinion 95-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); TOWN LAW, §§61, 203, 210, 215, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 90-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (disposition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Opinion 92-2
… (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and current year under hydrant contract) TOWN LAW, §176(12),(27): General … of hydrants under a contract for both the preceding fiscal year and the current fiscal year. You ask about the permissible means of financing an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Real Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… budgets are passed. The State Comptroller determines the form and manner of this report. Prescribes Requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerCopiague Fire – Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
Determine whether the Copiague Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and District officials adequately monitored the mechanic shop’s (Shop’s) financial condition and safeguarded District assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/copiague-2021-93.pdfOpinion 95-17
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (authority of town to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17