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Opinion 2003-1
… in proportion as nearly as may be to the benefit that each lot or parcel will derive therefrom (i.e., on a "benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 90-41
… existing sewer system wholly against benefited properties. You indicate that the existing village sewer system was … In this regard, we note that the bill jacket includes a letter, dated June 11, 1973, from the Office for Local … supports this interpretation of legislative intent. That letter states, in part, as follows: The amendment to §14-1410 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Opinion 2008-1
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (gifts to school district) -- Exceptions (contracts with … of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The school board member, … in school board discussions or decisions relating to gifts from, or other matters involving, the not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 96-9
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to salary increase pursuant to … a signing incentive paid to each lieutenant in the village police department must be calculated as part of the base …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 96-8
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees … AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns and villages are entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law, §99-l(1)(a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 96-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a capital reserve fund established for the purchase of equipment. The board may fix such amount each year at … Comp, 1956, p 107; 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 557; see also Kelly v Chester Fire District , 116 Misc 2d 334, 455 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 96-2
… last approved by the voters (compare, Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 601 NYS2d 94). The library … " special library districts " (emphasis supplied; Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of Poughkeepsie , supra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 97-17
… OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure (applicability of county financial disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties … establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 92-5
… -- Gifts and Loans (granting of license or concession for fair and adequate consideration) REAL PROPERTY -- License … of Johnson City , 74 NY2d 718, 544 NYS2d 809; Murphy v Erie County , 28 NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Deniham Enterprises v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 92-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for … Law, §209-b[1][a]). The squad may render services in cases of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 92-7
… have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN … debts incurred in the operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of … association adopt its own uniform standards, consistent with the commonly understood meaning of the term "indigent", …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 91-50
Whether bonds of the Local Government Assistance Corporation LGAC may be substituted for cash retainage pursuant to section 139 of the State Finance Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 93-24
… Appropriations and Expenditures (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) -- Powers and Duties (construction of permanent outdoor competitive sports facility) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Facilities (construction of outdoor competitive sports facility by fire district) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 93-20
… on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of … on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes account to another account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 95-1
… may determine to provide city funds to the agency to cover costs of such benefits. You state that an existing city … benefits in the event the agency has insufficient funds to cover the cost. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the … could determine to provide city funds to the agency to cover costs of health care benefits to retirees of the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 91-48
… It is not clear whether applications for and granting of building permits, licenses, zoning charges, variances, site … however, has held that an application for a building permit and subsequent issuance thereof constitutes a … Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Shawangunk, Ulster County , 158 AD2d 801, 551 NYS2d 392, lv den 76 NY2d 706, 560 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Retirees
… Information for retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and resources to help them review and update their benefit details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retireesOpinion 2001-7
… "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to charge "entry fee" to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in SFY 2012-13. The state’s reliance on … amount spent at video lottery terminals (VLT), racetracks and off-track betting centers (OTB), as well as what was … underway, more casinos will mean more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term impact for the state remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetVIII.3 Interagency Billing – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… visibility into the status of interagency receivables (open item) and payables (voucher). DIFFERENT SCENARIOS WITH … will be created when the bill is created: A receivable “open item” is created in the SFS Accounts Receivable module; … unit (BU) on the voucher. Billed Agencies can view their open interagency vouchers on the NYAP3240 (Outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii3-interagency-billing