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Opinion 2005-2
Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 93-18
… in the town, unless the proposal has been approved by a vote of at least sixty percent of the town board. You ask … §216. Section 216(2) provides that upon the affirmative vote of at least sixty percent of the governing board of a … service award program unless the proposal is approved by a vote of at least sixty percent of the town board. Further, …
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 (transfer of firefighting equipment to joint fire district without consideration) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4Opinion 95-9
… in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of commissioners) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of the fire … of firefighting service under a length of service award program for attending fire district governing board meetings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Town 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-177Length of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… [pdf] , East Greenbush Fire District No. 3 [pdf] , Holtsville Fire District [pdf] , Lake Ronkonkoma Fire … of the 10 Sponsors we audited did not adopt LOSAP point systems that were in compliance with GML and one Sponsor … credit. Key Recommendations Review and amend LOSAP point systems to ensure they are consistent with GML. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Opinion 92-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … to justify the expenditure and the cost is reasonable in relation to the benefits received by the district. You ask … purchase equipment for use by its volunteer firefighters in connection with physical fitness training to improve or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 94-18
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances Generally (consideration … corporation, a village may not give or loan its money or property to such an organization. Accordingly, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 89-16
… FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise … to pay for the publication of a fire department or company newsletter, the moneys may be expended by the treasurer for … expended to pay for the publication of a fire department newsletter. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance Law, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16DiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office will conduct a training session in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesOpinion 2000-21
… 22-A (§22-2210 et seq.) contain provisions relating to the establishment of joint fire districts in towns and … law, located in said town or towns are hereby authorized to establish in such town or towns and village or villages a … hearing and permissive referendum requirements applicable to the establishment of the joint fire district by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… County), East Greenbush Fire District No. 3 (Rensselaer), Holtsville Fire District (Suffolk), Lake Ronkonkoma Fire … and West Seneca Fire District No. 5 (Erie). LOSAP point systems are developed locally and specify how volunteers earn … audit report. For a copy, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2015/LOSAP/global.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programOpinion 96-17
… the expenses of volunteer firefighters attending emergency medical service conference); (reimbursement of volunteer … expenses of volunteer firefighters attending an emergency medical services conference if the board of fire … expenses of volunteer firefighters who attend an emergency medical services "conference", presented by a State agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Opinion 90-27
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire district) TOWN … how the town and village may proceed to establish a joint fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Opinion 91-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (authority to cover fire district fire commissioners under State health insurance plan) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §§160, … district may not be provided health insurance through the State health insurance plan at the expense of the district. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44Opinion 97-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment … equipment purchased for use within a zone of assessment in other areas of fire district); (disposition of upon … fire district. (3) Unexpended moneys raised by taxation in a zone of assessment, and any property, the cost of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Opinion 94-12
… a fire district to lease portions of its real property not required for fire district purposes. Section 176(14) does not … exchange for fair and adequate consideration (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-55, p 57; 27 Opns St Comp, 1971, p 175). Further, … of the property and soliciting price quotations from several prospective lessees or obtaining a professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12Opinion 96-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … equal to the previous annual principal payment on the bond issue. The moneys would be accumulated for a future … Whether the fire district may include in future years budgets an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… District’s general fund checking account and commingled with the District’s other funds. An annual foreign fire insurance report has not been filed with OSC for the last four years. Claims were not reviewed … in a separate bank account so it will not be commingled with other District funds. Prepare and file annual foreign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Opinion 94-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Deputy Treasurer (qualifications for … for principal office) - - Eligibility (deputy fire district treasurer) TOWN LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS … order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an individual must meet the same requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8