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Opinion 90-28
… the board, the board member should not participate in the discussion or vote on any such matter. You ask whether a … a municipal officer or employee participates in the discussion or vote on the matter, we have also concluded that … overcome the statutory prohibition by abstaining from the discussion or vote on a particular matter (see Opn No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Opinion 90-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity … engineering, land surveying and legal expenses incurred in connection with subdivision review so long as they are … to the average costs incurred by the town planning board in reviewing subdivision applications. TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… for her actions because of the collaboration between my staff, town officials, District Attorney Rain and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts … LAW, §30: Any loss or damage to, or expenses incurred in the operation of, equipment used in answering a call for … fire-fighting equipment used by the fire company, all of which is owned by the company. In addition, you ask whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-6
… OF INTEREST -- Family Relationships (spouse of town highway department clerk repairing highway equipment) -- Powers and Duties (checking accuracy of … MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[2],[3], 801, 803: A clerk in a town highway superintendent's office, whose duties include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 95-20
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- … Whether a surrogates court should charge a petitioner one filing fee or separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 92-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements … PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Terms of Office (change in terms of town offices from two to four years) MUNICIPAL … of Municipal Home Rule Law, §20(3). You ask whether a town in a county not having a board of supervisors may, by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… More and more, private sector businesses are investing in key industries like agriculture and food production, wine and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 93-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection … fire protection services to a fire protection district in the town. Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, … agreements. Subdivision one of section 119-o provides, in relevant part, that ". . . municipal corporations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York … for more than 500 state and local public authorities is now available at Open Book New York httpwwwopenbooknewyorkcom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation in 11 municipalities. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Steuben County) The town had a cash shortage of $38,136 in the clerk’s office: $29,322 from the tax collection … the City of Yonkers and an audit of parkland alienation in 11 municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund earned a 019 percent return on investments in the state fiscal year that ended on March 31 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Units should indicate the approved B-1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to … Units should indicate the approved B1184 request number in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts … “I acknowledge that this disposition was a long time in coming,” District Attorney Perfetti said. “I want to … a reminder to those who enjoy the honor of public service in that they execute their duties with the responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… MTA Faces Substantial Gaps That Will Require Cost and Revenue Solutions Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan … 73 percent and 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels by 2026. Bolstering ridership and the revenue it generates by … Mobility Tax 1,314 1,805 2,026 2,161 MMTOA (includes Sales Taxes) 1,313 1,824 2,601 2,763 Other Taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… of $38.4 billion were $14.4 million lower than projected in the most recent Financial Plan update, but more than $1.6 … than initially projected tax collections and billions in extraordinary settlement revenue,” DiNapoli said. “As the … maximize the benefits for New Yorkers. Recent improvements in the state’s financial position should not be compromised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to … the Program One of the most critical periods of growth in a child’s development occurs during the first 5 years of … As of October 5, 2022, SED reported 40,846 children in the State were receiving preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.3
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OMH. Affected Employees: Employees in certain Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU91) titles who … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19883-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.3
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by C82 working at OPWDD. Affected Employees: Employees in certain Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU91) titles who … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19913-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1996.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide … Codes: Title Job Code Title Code Safety&Scrty Offr 1 008030 8755100 Safety&Scrty Offr 2 008034 8755200 Security … Hry/Biw 2.5 RO5 O19 O21 OT 2.5 with Partial IIB BU21 N/A OID O25 OT for Ann 2080 - 2.5 R25 OCS OH5 OT - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain