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Opinion 2003-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority … joint fire district in coterminous town/village) VILLAGE LAW §§17-1704, 22-2210; TOWN LAW §§189-a, 189-e: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 90-7
… INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees (defense and indemnification by municipality) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal Expenses (defense and indemnification by municipality of employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 88-3
… AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, … of the Workers' Compensation Board. The WCL provides for a different disposition for civil penalties imposed under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Opinion 94-25
… must be credited under a service award program for each calendar year after the establishment of the program in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Opinion 2004-9
… Sponsor's Memorandum in Support of S. 5390 of 1998, Budget Report on S. 5390 of 1998, Memorandum to the Governor from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 89-46
… at the time of election and throughout the term of office, to be "an elector of the town". This Office has expressed the … also 1985 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 85-59). One qualification to register for and to vote at a town election is U.S. citizenship (NY Const. Art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Opinion 95-25
… payments to local governments. The provisions of the new section 72(2)(a) established "within the general fund a … which repealed the former section 71 and enacted the new section 72 also added a new section 2 to the State Finance Law defining certain terms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-25Opinion 99-8
… TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, … may initiate such a subscription service pursuant to its home rule authority. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(i) … levy, collection and administration of local government rentals, charges, rates or fees . . . " (Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Opinion 88-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … note, however, that neither the Village Law, nor any other State statute of which we are aware, specifically provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2Opinion 91-6
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchases from vendor holding federal General Services Administration … district, to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the … for purchases through federal GSA contracts (31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 133, 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-916, unreported). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… backdrop contract. The law also does not apply to grants, intergovernmental agreements, or purchases of commodities or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationOrdinary Death Benefit
… benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 99-12
… assessment roll would be prepared for the next year in which assessments are levied against the extended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of financial operations and whether they and officials complied with Law when using a line of credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-suffolk.pdfOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (2021-S-19) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s19-response.pdfRate Chart - CUNY Labor Law Section 220 - Auto Mechanic, Auto Mechanic (CUNY), Machinist
Attachment from Payroll Bulletin No. CU-372
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/cuny-372-attachment.pdfOpinion 2010-4
… under contract with private ambulance company) -- Powers and Duties (contract for "back up" services provided by … that has in its fire department an emergency first aid and rescue squad comprised mainly of volunteer firefighters … services," as defined in Public Health Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services when the squad is unavailable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … the misappropriation of more than $5,000 in public funds. Stone confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the Steuben … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsOpinion 91-8
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … be guilty of a misdemeanor (General Municipal Law, §805). We also note that, if an officer or employee has an interest … issue a check to pay a properly audited and lawful claim, does not constitute the power to "approve" or "authorize" a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders … Commission (Commission) regulates 650 utilities operating in New York State. Through its Department of Public Service … the quality of service. These conditions are listed in Commission Orders (Orders), and any violation of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-follow