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Opinion 2005-5
… subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §207-m: If a village’s employer contribution to the New York … not entitled to any increase in compensation under section 207-m of the General Municipal Law. This is in reply to your … a village police chief under General Municipal Law §207-m. You indicate that the police chief and the police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 2006-6
… a schedule they controlled (see 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, pp 88, 450; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, pp 16, 148). (43 NY2d at 619, 403 NYS2d at 204). 2 We believe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 88-60
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … specific legislative authority. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A true license or concession arrangement, which does not … bidding. However, public officials have a duty to secure fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-50
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … and refinish the interior of a water storage tank depends on whether the work is more in the nature of rebuilding or … may use moneys in a capital reserve fund to pay for work on a 15 year old, 250,000 gallon water storage tank. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Opinion 2010-2
… v County of Suffolk , supra , the County had conducted an auction for the sale of several parcels of surplus real … Code, and as stated in the terms and conditions of the auction, the execution and delivery of a deed for such a sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire … §§ 122-b (5), 209-b (3-a) (a): A fire district that has in its fire department an emergency first aid and rescue … squad to contract with "ambulance services," as defined in Public Health Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Periods of Probable Usefulness (purchase of … The purchase of a passenger vehicle to be used as a police car may be financed by the issuance of capital notes only … excepts "(a) passenger vehicle, other than a school bus, having a seating capacity of less than ten persons." In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can directly affect your financial future and the future of your loved ones. Whether you are just joining NYSLRS or have … booklet will serve as a valuable resource to you. It will help you understand the benefits you are entitled to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellOpinion 98-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads … reasonably related to the functions to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a … If so, you ask whether a board of fire commissioners, in its discretion, may provide that newly-appointed members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees … districts continue to be subject to the prohibition, found in subdivision 4 of section 209-b of the General Municipal … ambulance service within the fire district or the town in which the fire district is located. In addition, you ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surcharge revenues to construct housing for enhanced … -- Powers and Duties (expenditure of revenues derived from surcharge imposed to establish and maintain E911 system) … (expenditure by county of revenues derived from surcharge imposed to establish and maintain E911 system) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Life Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… direct deposit enrollment and more. If you cannot find what you need here, you can email us from this page as well. … limitations. For more information, read our booklet, What If I Work After Retirement? (VO1648) , available on our … employment. We encourage you to contact us to find out what restrictions may apply if you return to the workforce. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesOpinion 98-8
… "preferred sources". Under that section, preferred source status is accorded to: (1) commodities produced by the … be accorded the various preferred sources. Generally, with respect to commodities, when available in the form, function … workshop (State Finance Law, §§162[4][a][i]-[iii]). With respect to services, when available in the form, function and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2000-2
… You note that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(17-b), towns are authorized to expend moneys for certain cultural activities. … or lease, land and buildings for neighborhood recreation centers and playgrounds, and to equip, operate and maintain … we note that villages and other municipal corporations are authorized to enter into agreements with not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Opinion 2002-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS - Service Award Programs (service … to earn service credit while receiving such payment. You ask whether a service award program for volunteer … after attaining the program's entitlement age. If so, you ask whether a service award program may permit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… benefit you receive will be directly related to your retirement service credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn … is a core component of your New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) membership. It determines when you … (vested). It is one of the eligibility requirements for retirement benefits, death benefits and loans. For most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Transaction Number Requirement
… = Equal sign " Double quotes < Left angle bracket ' Single quote or back tick > Right angle bracket | Pipe + Plus sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… and their cronies, our message is clear: No matter who you are, if you steal from New York charities that receive taxpayer dollars, you will face justice. Through my partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… be in the format of a wet signature, a signature stamp, or digital signature stamp, all which have the same force and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … should: Implement controls to ensure compliance with Section 73 of the Public Officers Law. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-law