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Opinion 90-43
… to determine their fair meaning (McKinney's Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes, §97, p 211). Doing so in this case, we … Antonopoulou v Beame , 32 NY2d 126, 343 NYS2d 346; City of Rochester v Chiarella , 98 AD2d 8, 470 NYS2d 181, affd 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Public Authority Procurement
… to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating to procurements. Memo Bill Text Status … to comply with certain provisions of the State Finance Law and the Public Buildings Law relating to procurements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/public-authority-procurementOpinion 2003-5
… law, suggests that the presumption is intended to apply only to accidental disability retirement, accidental death … also scheduled to expire on July 1, 2005 and applicable only to paid members of a fire department in a city with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5DiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … and in law enforcement to ensure financial predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the … Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over $230000 from an elderly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York … barriers to care. “Failure to provide babies and toddlers with early intervention services misses a critical window of … delayed and how access can be improved.” DOH is tasked with developing a system that ensures children are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… hauler of their choice. If the service is to be provided only to properties within refuse collection districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… surrender value of $119,871. Because General Municipal Law only authorizes group life insurance for officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Law, Center officials concluded that the Center is only authorized to provide the State Comptroller with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationOpinion 97-24
… Program (participation by members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated fire company located within a fire district) … LAW, §§215, 217: The members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated volunteer fire company located in a fire … company. You ask whether members of the "auxiliary" of an incorporated volunteer fire company located in a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-24Opinion 2024-1
… 16 We understand that this effort includes replacing not only the publicly-owned portions of lead service lines, but … state law and to constitute a proper public purpose with only an incidental private benefit and, therefore, not in … strong presumption of constitutionality applies not only to enactments of the Legislature but to ordinances of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1649
… address please contact the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox. Effective Date(s) Immediately OSC Actions Exchange … update requests to the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1649-changes-payroll-reversal-and-exchange-checksModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… or herself of any assets? No. The Model Code (Section 8) only prohibits acquisition of certain assets after the … or employee’s spouse? No. The Model Code prohibits only municipal officers and employees from acquiring certain … interests in contracts with his or her municipality, but only under certain circumstances. In order for a municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… Island, pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H. Freehill, to grand larceny in the fourth degree, … Island pleaded guilty before Orange County Court Judge Robert H Freehill to grand larceny in the fourth degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… and related transactions valued at $50 million and nearly 6,900 payments valued at more than $105.8 million. More … programs. $1.1 million with HFT Management Inc. for a child nutrition advertising. Empire State Development … pending resolution of disputes between subcontractors and prime contractors. Cumulatively through April for calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… the Justice Center limited auditors' access to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityOpinion 2003-2
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority to form in coterminous town/village) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- … board and the village board of trustees shall hold a joint meeting at one location within the proposed joint fire … on to provide, in relevant part, that: If at such joint meeting it is determined by a majority vote of each board to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 97-19
… if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as the result of the contract (General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 90-39
… Duties (imposition of special tax or user fee on behalf of a fire district) TOWN LAW, §181(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i),(ii)(a)(9-a): A town may not impose … the budget officer of each town in which the fire district is located a detailed written estimate of the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-39