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Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, your … with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction for working after age 60) − 10,800 (ordinary death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOpinion 88-61
… a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service which is dated by postmark with a date on or before the last day … date appears on the envelope (31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 26), or where two different postmarks, one timely and one … doing, to make sure that the date stamped on their receipt is correct and legible....The date of registration is deemed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Opinion 99-2
… policies and procedures. This is in reply to your letter concerning competitive bidding requirements for the … supra ; see, e.g., 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-46, p 115, concerning computation of the monetary threshold). If it is … of the competitive bidding statutes. Questions concerning the applicability of the State's prevailing wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Opinion 2005-6
… a parochial school) -- Gifts and Loans (gift of town money for private program); (contract for provision of services by private organization) MUNICIPAL … However, a town may contract with a parochial school for the conduct at the parochial school auditorium of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 98-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … had an interest during the fiscal year, exceeds $750. You state that the spouse of a newly-elected county supervisor is … No. 92-30, supra ). We also note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 94-7
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of fees for services … from imposing fees upon users of emergency or general ambulance services provided by a village fire department and … ask whether a village board may impose fees upon users of ambulance services provided by the emergency first aid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Driver Responsibility Assessment Program
… has accurately assessed and attempted to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment Program fees due from … identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws … amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) establishing the Driver Responsibility Assessment Program (Program). The Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programOpinion 99-7
… the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire … regulation (see Insurance Law, §§9104[g], 9105[e]). In the case of a fire district fire department, the fire district … the members of the fire department or company, as the case may be, determine to be for the benefit of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Opinion 92-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AUTHORITIES LAW, §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not enter into a cooperative … Whether the Water Authority of Great Neck North may participate in a cooperative plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 88-35
… computer software constitutes the purchase of a commodity for competitive bidding purposes and does not fall within the … advisable to seek competition through the use of requests for proposals or, where appropriate, a less formal method, to … consultant would assist the city in preparing a request for proposals (RFP). The consultant would also assist the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 90-6
… a statement of acknowledgement or placing a name plate with the donor's name on property purchased with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-6Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… SB1 also recommended the development of a comprehensive online business portal with access to customized information and online transactions. To accomplish its goals, SBS partnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for … mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking … decree; and Court papers. Proof of Authorization (to Claim on Owner’s Behalf) To make a claim on behalf of another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 88-58
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum requirements for fund established for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(5); … Whether a referendum is required for a town to expend $40000 from a capital reserve fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Opinion 91-41
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Tax … by petition, compel the town board to hold a referendum on a proposition to impose a limit on the amount by which real property taxes may be annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 … Section 2601 of the New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules requires that all moneys paid into the New York … or no heirs able or willing to administer the estates), and other miscellaneous funds. Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOpinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly incorporated village under village subdivision regulations adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Opinion 88-56
… OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm doing business with … LAW, §§800(3)(c), 801(1), 802(1)(b): A fire district commissioner, who is a salaried employee of a firm doing … in response to your letter asking whether a fire district commissioner who is also a salaried employee of a firm doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56Opinion 90-51
… revenues for establishment of an enhanced emergency telephone service) COUNTY LAW, §§300, 301, 303, 305, 307, … to pay for the establishment of an enhanced emergency telephone system may be expended only for "system costs", … and maintaining the telecommunication equipment and the telephone services necessary to establish and provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 2001-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties (of … of a corporation would not have a prohibited interest in contracts between the fire district and corporation for … or she does not have any of the powers and duties listed in General Municipal Law §801 in connection with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11