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Opinion 2005-6
Whether a town may donate monies to sponsor a symposium on violence by teens in the community to be conducted and hosted by a parochial school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 90-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution … prior to November 1, 1984, may be transferred to a county's general fund. For the reasons set forth below, we believe … the term 'undisbursed restitution payments' shall mean those payments which have been remitted by a defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29VII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… enacted by the State Legislature, most frequently for capital purposes. Section 40-a further provides that no … appropriation made as an advance shall be made available for expenditure until a written repayment agreement is … the State Finance Law, Repayment Agreements are not needed for Capital Appropriations or bond fund reimbursable Loans or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesOpinion 92-10
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (unclaimed redemption payments on bearer serial bonds) BONDS AND NOTES -- Redemption (disposition of unclaimed moneys representing amounts paid on matured bearer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report showed that … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws … four revisions, ESD could not provide evidence from the company justifying the need for the revision – including one company whose 2012 job commitment was reduced from 600 to 363 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programOpinion 2002-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (contract for provision of services by private organization); (contribution to private … municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – January 22, 2024 … district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and duties to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit ensures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Village of Parish – Board Oversight (2012M-240)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Parish is located in Oswego County with a population of 450. The Village Board … Village’s 2010-11 expenditures were approximately $153,000 in the general fund and $183,000 in the sewer fund. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-parish-board-oversight-2012m-240Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal … Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Authority’s 2012 fiscal year operating expenditures totaled … not made additional payments and still owed an outstanding balance of $118,520. Key Recommendations Perform a deliberate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… The proceeds of these penalties are to be deposited in the State's general fund. Key Findings While WCB properly bills … penalties, including referral to the Attorney General and State Insurance Department. Adjust accounts receivable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements. Note: These … procedures take effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying expenditures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsOpinion 2001-3
… attributable to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. You ask whether a village … attributable to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. It is a well-established … attributable to the sewer system, in order to provide funds for general village purposes. 1 February 22, 2001 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Opinion 89-48
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … 10 of section 37. The bonds should be considered a court record and permanently retained by the county clerk. … county shall provide and keep a book called the 'lien bond docket,' which shall be suitably ruled in columns headed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for February 2015
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from … number and types of contracts and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-february-2015Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… with respect to these subjects, as well as others. Is a county’s code of ethics applicable to municipalities within … fire districts are distinct municipalities separate from a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General … ethics in conformance with the General Municipal Law. If a county has established a board of ethics, and a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 95-6
… Eastchester 1 Note that towns other than suburban towns are not subject to the limitation of five dollars per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Town of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… totaling $69,975 in a timely manner or in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 that requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… Purpose To determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the … $5,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeDiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… P. DiNapoli today issued the following statement after Gov. Cuomo signed DiNapoli's legislation to prohibit the use … P DiNapoli today issued the following statement after Gov Cuomo signed DiNapolis legislation to prohibit the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-law