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Opinion 90-61
… in the same manner as the cost of establishment, that is, on an ad valorem basis. There is no authority in the Town Law, however, to assess the cost … under certain circumstances). Also, we note that there is no authority in the Town Law to establish a system of user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Opinion 2000-12
… Municipal Law §806 requires the governing board of each county, city, town, village and school district to adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Opinion 2001-14
Whether a town board member who also serves as the head village mechanic would have a prohibited interest in conducting services on town equipment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawOpinion 2001-7
… an extension to a public parking district prior costs of construction of facilities of the parent parking district 1 , … cf . Coconato v Town of Esopus , supra ; see also Mark IV Construction v County of Monroe , 187 AD2d 985, 590 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Opinion 92-2
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Taxes (authority to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS … to use general fire district funds to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone); (authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 91-51
… 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-91-51Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report … Every year in the United States, millions of single-use and rechargeable batteries are bought, used, and recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with a 60% vote. The Office of the New York State Comptroller has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capOpinion 90-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … 32). Based upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither permitted nor required by statute are improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 2010-3
… of fire company as part of "definite sum"); (not subject to referendum requirements) TOWN LAW § 184: A fire protection … used in rendering fire protection services, loss or damage to fire equipment, and premiums for insurance coverage against such loss or damage (1989 Ops St Comp No. 89-51, at 116; 1989 Ops St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3Opinion 92-45
… 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-92-45Opinion 88-16
… because interest which accrues prior to judgment is merged by the court clerk into the final principal amount of the … equation is solved, x is found to be .047619047 or 4.7619047%. Thus, it would appear that when moneys withheld … exempt from levy. The law was amended effective August 7, 1987 (see L. 1987, c. 829, §1), and eliminated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Opinion 90-30
… and/or a mortgage thereon on behalf of the social services district for the assistance and care of a person at public … previously accepted on behalf of the social services district pursuant to Social Services Law, §106(1) and that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30Opinion 88-70
… are neither permitted nor required by statute are improper and without effect, and that municipal moneys may not be expended for such … lease of city real property; Municipal Home Rule Law, §§23 and 24, requiring mandatory or permissive referenda, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 2000-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements (for … bidding for construction of town water system by public authority) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (by public … bids for individual categories of estimated construction work to be performed in the aggregate for districts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Purpose To assess Empire State Development Corporation's personal … (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and encourage job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsContract Advisory No. 26
… of section two hundred one-g of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered … the certification as part of the procurement record when submitting transactions to OSC for approval. References : Guide to Financial Operations XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification … Statement on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… the boundaries of the law and tradition. Her contribution to New York will be remembered, studied and make a difference for years to come.” … New York lost one of our legal pioneers today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeOpinion 2001-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … this road to reach the recreation area, and that the money collected from tolls would be used to replace this … roads are subject exclusively to regulation and control by the State, except to the extent that the State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13