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Opinion 90-41
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … be borne wholly by the benefited properties. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the propriety of a … in 1973 (L 1973, ch 976). You indicate that the village is now considering extending the sewer system and you ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Opinion 2002-14
… issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Compromise and Settlement (incurrence of reasonable expenses to evaluate appropriateness of settlement) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (work … property in connection with evaluating appropriateness of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 90-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessments in village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of benefit assessments for drainage) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single year. In 2012, only seven … two primary mechanisms that limit how much a municipality can raise in property taxes. The Property Tax Cap, which is … commonly known, limits year-over-year growth in levy and can be overridden. The CTL limits the total amount of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsOpinion 94-18
… Legislature for the purpose of receiving foreign fire insurance tax moneys. Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402 … between a village fire department and a fire company. Insurance Law, §§9104-5 govern the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys, except as otherwise provided by special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Town of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk did not record, deposit, remit or report all collections in a timely manner. As a result, the Town’s collections were … property tax collections and Clerk fees accurately and in a timely manner. Deposit all collections within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax … our initial audit report Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes Report 2017S88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of … The New York City Administration for Children Services must improve its oversight and monitoring of youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Community Supervision $4.8 million with 250 Fulton Avenue Realty LLC for lease space in Nassau County. $1 million with … in Oneida County. $2.6 million with Elmer W. Davis Inc. for roof replacement at State Police Troop E … in Ontario County. $2.3 million with KS Construction of NY Inc. for parking garage rehabilitation at Dulles State Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… & Construction $7.9 million with Kubricky Construction Corp. to construct a multi-use recreational rail trail in … Department of Motor Vehicles $19.9 million with CA 5-15 West 125th LLC for office space in New York County. $1.1 … $959,000 to Applied DNA Clinical Labs, LLC for medical and lab technicians. Department of Civil Service $306.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 billion and approved nearly 16.6 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion. The office rejected 144 contracts and related transactions valued at $242.9 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Hotel into a Wyndham Garden Inn Hotel in Niagara Falls. Gaming Commission $9.9 million for gaming revenue distributions from the Tioga Downs, Rivers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustCounty Medicaid Costs
… that shifts costs associated with the Family Health Plus Program from the counties to the State over the next two years. Family Health Plus provides health insurance for adults who do not have … reflect prospective changes in funding for Family Health Plus or any other specific programs. Annual average growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Tax Exemption Administration In the Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Huntington, Islip and Smithtown (2019MR-1)
… supported exemptions. Key Recommendations Properly apply State equalization rate or other uniform rate of assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2019/09/20/tax-exemption-administration-towns-babylon-brookhaven-huntington-islipTown of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2010, through March 31, 2012. Background The Town of Dresden is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … four councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations were $955,411 for 2011 and $954,272 for 2012. Key Findings The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Livingston County Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-4)
… Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made … in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/15/livingston-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-4Sample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
Sample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/capitalassetselectronicworksheet.xlsxOpinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 90-30
… of) COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for recording satisfaction of mortgage) FEES -- County Clerk (collection of fees for recording satisfaction of mortgage) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§8017, 8021; SOCIAL … clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county department of social services is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30