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Opinion 96-8
… are held to have distinct meanings (see, e.g., Dumbarton Oaks v New York State Liquor Auth. , 58 NY2d 89, 459 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 92-25
… by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York). As to the particular nature of interference which … to the Governor by the Department of Audit and Control, New York State Fire Chiefs Association, Firemen's Association of the State of New York). Based on this legislative history, we believe that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 91-56
… You ask whether the term "liabilities", as used in section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law relative to … law, the provisions of title 30 shall be controlling. Section 2828 of the Public Authorities Law provides as … shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) The Authority was created by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 96-23
… are to be construed according to their ordinary and usual meaning. Further, where the words of a statute are clear and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Opinion 95-20
… a different fiduciary is involved, and clearly within the meaning of the statute this is a separate fund.... Surely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… IT policies define the Board’s expectations for appropriate … the tools and procedures used to help protect data and IT systems, assign key responsibilities and explain the … board should provide oversight and leadership by adopting IT policies that take into account people, processes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the documentation that must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Bureau of Contracts to satisfy Tax Law § 5-a, which was added to the … Tax Law under Part N of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2004, and amended under Part L of Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2006. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… channelized gates and lanes, the E-ZPass would be read and images would be taken of the front and rear of the vehicle … bill for facility usage.) For Tolls by Mail, the license plate images are used to retrieve the motorist’s registration … that cannot be collected. Examples include license plate images that are not captured or are illegible, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsSeaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… July 01, 2021 – May 31, 2023. We extended the audit period to July 17, 2023 to review the District’s most recent inventory list. … from furniture, vehicles, equipment and machinery to buildings and land. School districts (districts) also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… that school districts faced in SY 2020-21, the first full year of operations under pandemic conditions. The report … School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2021 Full List and Detailed Information for School District Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… in 47% of cases, DHR officials either did not initiate the investigation or failed to notify the person accused of … 69% of cases reviewed, DHR officials did not complete the investigation or notify the accused of the outcome within 100 … In one case, it took over three years to complete the investigation for determining probable cause. On average, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsOpinion 2000-1
… moral or equitable obligation. February 28, 2000 Thomas G. Barnes, Esq., Corporation Counsel Village of Ossining 1 The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-1Opinion 88-52
… are paid by the county, are required to comply with the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law, §803 prior … in subdivision two of General Municipal Law, §802 from its disclosure requirements, that exception is not applicable … are paid by the county are required to comply with the disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law 803 prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 88-67
… If a law partner of a village mayor is appointed to the position of village attorney, the mayor does not have … and it should be noted that courts have held contracts to be improper in certain circumstances even when there is no … of the conflicts of interest statute. This is in reply to your letter stating that the village is considering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 96-9
… den 38 NY2d 1004, 384 NYS2d 441; see also Aitken v City of Mt. Vernon , 200 AD2d 667, 606 NYS2d 755; 1991 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 96-17
… tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses … that it is significantly devoted to the technical training of the firefighters who would attend. A fire … the course provides, to a significant extent, technical training relevant to the duties of the firefighters who would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Opinion 92-10
… agent, or a banking organization acting as the village's fiscal agent, is required to pay to the State Comptroller … of the public corporation "do not indicate a last known address outside this state or when the address of such … (Abandoned Property Law, §§300[1][h], 301, 302). 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-16, p 20, 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-620, p 117 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Opinion 95-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (procedure for … engaged by the county, and the possible recovery in civil action of payments improperly made. The board may … and employing other reasonable methods of inquiry. This is in reply to your letter in which you state that the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among … and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides a platform to empower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOpinion 94-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award … "miscellaneous activities" include participation in inspections and other activities covered by the Volunteer … may constitute "miscellaneous activities" within the meaning of section 217(c)(vii). December 14, 1994 George T. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25