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Opinion 90-28
… against a planning board member performing uncompensated work in connection with a matter before the board, the board … compensation, perform percolation tests and other design work for individuals in the community who are subdividing … on the subdivision applications on which he has performed work as an engineer. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-28Opinion 90-14
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Subdivisions (validity of engineering and legal … (see 2 Rathkopf, Law of Zoning and Planning, §6, p. 55-15, and cases cited therein). On the other hand, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records and pocketed cash receipts according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (with village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … used for the purchase of liability insurance in connection with equipment owned by the fire department (4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 396; NY Const, art VIII, §1). With respect to the provision in the contract under which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-6
… Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to … have a conflict of interest if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to the clerk's husband who owns a repair shop. The clerk's duties include keeping records of all …
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
… of office of town councilmen, the town clerk and the town supervisor from two to four years does not violate the … single local law, increase the terms of office of the town supervisor, town councilmen and town clerk to four years. … generally for two year terms of office for the town supervisor, town councilmen and town clerk. Towns which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in … York State Comptroller DiNapoli. "As the economy of the Finger Lakes transforms, the region will benefit from the … "For those of us who live, work, or own a business in the Finger Lakes, this report confirms much of what we already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 93-6
… "municipal corporations", including towns and villages (see General Municipal Law, §119-n[a]), to enter into … the function which would be the subject of the agreement (see, NY Const. art IX, 1[c]; see also e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-14, p 53). Villages …
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-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… 50 years old comprised 24.3 percent of the State’s total prison population in March 2021, compared to 12.0 percent in … State Comptroller Table of Contents New York's Aging Prison Population Factors Contributing to Population Change … The Cost of Medical Care Conclusion New York's Aging Prison Population New York’s overall prison population has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Preparation: When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget (DOB), Business … in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget DOB Business Units …
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
… thefts were discovered through their joint investigation. “For decades, the residents of Pharsalia trusted Dennis Brown … over $240,000,” DiNapoli said. “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My thanks to the New York State Police and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps. These gaps were … billion annually once federal pandemic relief is exhausted in 2025, in addition to $401 million in known budget risks, and other … services to the New York region faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… and use both responsibly to maximize the benefits for New Yorkers. Recent improvements in the state’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… but are not limited to: speech pathology and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, specialized instruction, parent training, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1988.3
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1988.2 . Purpose: The purpose of this … parties. The overtime factor used by the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for affected employees at OMH who … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding general …
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
… 2000 2.5 ROR RCL RO2 Recall Standby OT Classified 2.5 R2O ROC SC5 Standby OT Classified 2.5 R5C SOC CH5 Covid-19 OT …
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
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … Agency 12030 The Helen Hayes Hospital 12120 Oxford Home for Veterans 12150 NYS Veterans Home St. Albans 12180 Western … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.1
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA … Agency 12030 The Helen Hayes Hospital 12120 Oxford Home for Veterans 12150 NYS Veterans Home St. Albans 12180 Western … rate of 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19961-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain