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Opinion 95-18
… a village, is authorized to adopt and amend local laws, not inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution or … and (2) certain specific subject matters, whether or not they relate to the property, affairs, or government of … the same subject is considered inconsistent and will not be given effect ( Inc. Village of Nyack v Daytop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 88-71
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities (procedure for acquisition of real property by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9Opinion 90-31
… MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedures (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) LOCAL LAWS -- Voting Requirements (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s … million with University Surgical Associates LLP for on-call trauma and general surgery services at Upstate Medical … Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. Division of Homeland Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 98-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … applicable, are questions of fact to be determined in the first instance at the local level. … Whether an elective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… its agencies. The audit found that, to date, the MTA has not implemented one of the most important recommendations – … issued in July 2021, found security guards classified as police/peace officers did not fulfill their training … of Transportation (DOT), must make all eligible records available for public inspection or copying upon request. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-64
… (see Public Housing Law, §§2, 3; Bass v City of New York , 38 AD2d 407, 330 NYS2d 569, affd 32 NY2d 894, 346 … also see, e.g., Public Housing Law, §413). Inasmuch as no provision of the Public Housing Law specifically authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 92-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … interest on late charges for water and sewer rents. You inquire whether the State is responsible for the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… about $115,000. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure that officials and employees follow competitive … Review and update the purchasing policy and procedures to ensure they include detailed guidance for procuring … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. … Determine whether goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Opinion 89-27
… of compensation may be adopted for those employees not paid on salary basis.' [Emphasis added]. Therefore, based … fixing of salaries and wages to be paid employees and does not constitute authority to provide fringe benefits ( cf. … appropriated to pay salaries ... shall continue to be available to pay the compensation of the members of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 88-18
… that conclusion because it found that section 3-334 did not fix any other date as controlling for that purpose. Upon … is empowered to exercise certain enumerated powers, but not all. Specifically, subdivision one of section 2-234 of … In our opinion, the receipt of mortgage tax moneys is not among the powers which, pursuant to Village Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Opinion 91-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … under State or county contract) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(2): A town board member who is employed as a sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… Act (CLCPA) and the Reforming the Energy Vision, not only encourage the creation of new jobs related to clean … funding to make educational and workforce training available. The report also points out that labor standards … recommended that policymakers ensure opportunities are available for New Yorkers seeking to upgrade their skills or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkOpinion 88-24
… board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3)(a): Town board member … reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their land used as part of the town's recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Poughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… Key Findings The Board did not: Seek competition for professional services totaling approximately $1.6 million … a total of $968,545 during the audit period. The Director for Technology: Circumvented the procurement policy and … totaling $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mHow to Search & Claim Property
… provided by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. For more information, see About Unclaimed Funds . Search for Unclaimed Funds Go to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from … Suffolk, and Schuyler; cities including New York, Albany, Buffalo, Yonkers, Long Beach, and Olean; and towns including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdf