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Opinion 93-6
… Contracts (article 5-G of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire … Protection (article 5-G of the General Municipal Law does not provide authority for town fire protection contracts) … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §184: A town may not enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Glossary
… must be formally appointed by the Court to safeguard these funds until the child becomes 18. Usually, a parent (the … assigned to a specific property held by the Office of Unclaimed Funds and is for our internal use only. Original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryStart Saving for Retirement
… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally arrives. Your … An Important Part of Your Post-Retirement Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementNY-Sun Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (Authority) achieved the objectives required by the Public Service Commission for … through May 10, 2016. Background The Authority was charged with oversight of NY-Sun, which was launched in 2012 by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Auburn , East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company , Village of East Rockaway , Herkimer County and the Village of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-23
… debt issued since January 1, 1928 for such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester … 5 of this article, there shall be excluded: Indebtedness not exceeding in the aggregate the sum of ten million … debt is retired, the amount retired would again become available for the exclusion. The Constitution, however, also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 2000-11
… town board, serves at the pleasure of the superintendent. You ask whether a deputy town highway superintendent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Opinion 90-6
… of real and personal property for lawful county purposes). With respect to whether a county social services district may … a statement of acknowledgement or placing a name plate with the donor's name on property purchased with donated moneys (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-475, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… efficient equipment. Visit the federal program Energy Star website . Eliminate unnecessary equipment. Turn off … lights with more energy efficient models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… riders for years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA will be forced to put off badly needed investment in expansion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… or Sullivan’s wife’s death. Instead, Fitzpatrick was accused of utilizing his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s behalf during a six year period between … jail time for his actions. My initiative to fight fraud on the retirement system has already resulted in a dozen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftComptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the State, New York City, and their major … during the second quarter of 2014. The State Comptroller’s office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… recovery and post-recovery. Key Findings Metro-North did not perform a systemwide risk assessment. Further, Metro-North does not have procedures to address all types of severe weather events and did not perform an assessment of its Harlem Line related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric … consumer need. The agency’s full response is in the audit. Map Map of NYPA Public Charging Ports Audit New York Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleOpinion 2000-24
… issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Police Protection (joint service agreement between two non-contiguous villages) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (between two … as a joint service. You ask whether two villages that are not contiguous may enter into a municipal cooperation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… Riverbend/SolarCity facility in Buffalo. $15 million to SUNY Research Foundation for renovations and acquisition of … counsel related to the U.S. Attorney's investigation of SUNY Polytechnic. Department of Transportation $1.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017Opinion 88-49
… LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements (effect of failure to comply with) VILLAGE MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make motions at board meetings) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … of the facilities and employ qualified parties to assist when necessary. These powers are generally considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49