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Opinion 95-7
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal … Law. The district commissioners, as the governing body of the district, may, by a majority vote, authorize the … subject to the provisions of article 13 of the Town Law does not have the authority to issue obligations for district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Hagedorn Little Village School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Village School (HLVS) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … including costs, that HLVS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must … HLVS reported $6,285,225 in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the rate-based preschool special education programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/hagedorn-little-village-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-17
… -- Dissolution (disposition of surplus moneys) TOWN LAW, §185(1): Absent a provision to the contrary in a special … of the district pursuant to section 185 of the Town Law. You indicate that a special act of the State Legislature … 185. June 4, 1990 Daniel Lincoln Miller, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Chili …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Opinion 92-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to use general … to be made on behalf of a zone established within a fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/west-webster-fire-district-2023-23.pdfSchuyler Lake Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-191)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/schuyler-lake-fire-district-2022-191.pdfBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-bellevue-district-9.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of … technology, and English as a second language. The New York State Education Law (Law) requires all non-degree-granting … proprietary schools to be licensed by the State, unless they meet certain exemption criteria. Within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsOpinion 95-17
… maintenance of improvements in a district, town general funds may not be expended for those improvements or their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and monitoring processes and procedures for professional service contracts for the period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesOpinion 88-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Use of (exclusion of nonresidents); (imposition of fees and … Whether the town board may limit the use of the facilities in the district to property owners and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District (District) … oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities. The Board did not: Establish compensating controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Opinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 90-27
… they may be elected pursuant to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry … of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and article 22-A of … fashion, the town board's resolution adopted under article 11-A of the Town Law would have to be submitted to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 89-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Opinion 2003-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (of extension to town water district) WATER DISTRICTS -- … Whether the cost of an improvement for an extension to an existing town water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 91-14
… for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND … resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to referendum. You ask whether, pursuant to section 119-o of Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 92-41
… concluding that a fire district may construct an access road to a source of water supply for the exclusive use of its … losses incurred by reason of delayed response time due to road obstructions (see Timmons v Harvey , 85 AD2d 840, 446 … McAfee v State , 1 Misc 2d 545, 145 NYS2d 547; cf ., e.g., O'Connor v City of New York , 58 NY2d 184, 460 NYS2d 485; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… annual contribution amount will increase to $24,500.00 for calendar year 2026. An additional deferment is available to employees age … Plan 704 SUNY After Tax 403(b) Plan Education Department, School for the Blind, and School for the Deaf employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaCaledonia Joint Fire District – Board Oversight of Long-Term Planning (2024M-102)
… sustained financial needs associated with constructing a new fire station and replacing old vehicles and equipment, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/08/caledonia-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-long-term-planning-2024m-102