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Opinion 2004-5
… and control of the fire department which, in the case of a village fire department, will generally be the … that the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the use and benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-5Opinion 93-18
… the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority to require referendum on establishment of service award … VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (authority to require referendum on establishment of program) GENERAL … note that although other statutes require a town board to submit a matter to referendum upon the filing of a petition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 91-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (transfer of by village to joint fire district without consideration) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4Town of Ulster – Fire Protection Services (2015M-177)
… Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 12,300. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/06/town-ulster-fire-protection-services-2015m-177Opinion 95-9
… committees of a fire company); (pro rating the number of points credited for participation in less than the minimum … is also an active volunteer firefighter may not be granted points toward a year of firefighting service under a length … for attending fire district governing board meetings. (2) Points toward a year of firefighting service may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… is required to establish a point system that complies with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). The point system specifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Opinion 92-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 94-18
… PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally (consideration required) FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Villages (existence of fire companies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of … 845-331-7000 or send an email to [email protected] . What: State Comptroller’s Training on Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesOpinion 89-16
… special act, the members of the fire department or, in the case of a multi-company fire department, the members of each … the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… In most instances, the law also specifies the number of points that can be granted each time an activity is performed and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. Activities for which points can be granted include: emergency responses, attending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 2000-21
… by an act of the State Legislature (see, e.g., City of New York v Village of Lawrence , 250 NY 429), we believe the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 96-17
… the expenses of volunteer firefighters attending emergency medical service conference); (reimbursement of volunteer … for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Opinion 90-27
… control of a board of fire commissioners which may have from three to seven members (Town Law, §189-e). Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 91-44
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Compensation (health insurance) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Opinion 96-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures … FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (referendum requirements in fire districts); (payment into of amount provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 94-12
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … steps to ensure that the negotiated lease is upon the best or most beneficial terms. The lease may permit the lessee to … vacant land, subject to applicable zoning, building code or other similar requirements. This is in reply to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 97-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. Background The Richland Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … from the Town of Richland in Oswego County. There is one fire company located within the District, the Richland Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Opinion 94-8
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … as those applicable to the fire district treasurer. You ask what are the qualifications for appointment to the … Town Law, §176(4) (see also Town Law, §174[3]), but does not specify any other qualifications for office. We have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8