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Opinion 2001-13
… 1604 "prohibit localities from excluding persons from the free use of the highways except to the extent such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13Opinion 94-16
… or trust company designated as a depository, paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 2010-1
… population growth to which the particular subdivision plat will contribute (Village Law § 7-730 [4] [b]). If the … in 1988 Ops St Comp No. 88-21, supra . The village here will use park trust fund monies to pay only for that portion … of the remaining part of the parcel. Further, the village will take steps to ensure that no trust monies are used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 88-40
… Custody by the fiscal officer of one participant of any or all moneys made available for expenditure for the joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40Opinion 88-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (inclusion of … that the town is constructing sewage treatment plants in two sewer districts and has applied for State and Federal aid in connection with the projects. In its applications for aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… deserve schools that support them and are safe and free from harassment and bullying. School districts must … to provide students in New York with a secure environment free from discrimination. Research shows that students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentOpinion 89-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (OGS): Notwithstanding the provisions of section one hundred three of this chapter or of any other general, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Opinion 93-4
… authorizing the issuance of the bonds must be authorized by a two-thirds vote of the town board and is neither subject … Finance Law, §11.00 if the municipality is authorized by law to expend money for or to accomplish the object or purpose (Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Opinion 93-10
… A non-charter county must keep its offices open on the day after Thanksgiving and may not adopt a local … offices of a non-charter county are required to be kept open for the transaction of business on the Friday … on all days except Sundays, county offices shall be kept open for the transaction of business. That subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Opinion 97-7
… and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, … provides in relevant part as follows: 1. The following unclaimed property shall be deemed abandoned property: (a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 92-47
… the general fund and used for any lawful county purpose. You ask whether a county must segregate Emergency 911 (E911) System surcharge moneys in a "separate account". You also ask whether interest earned on such surcharge moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47Opinion 91-3
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … TOWN LAW, §§32(1), 64(3): The town board may require all town vehicles, including those used by a superintendent … No. 83-240, p 317; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-806, p 223; cf . 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-134, p 25, regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 94-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements … years) REAL PROPERTY -- Purchase (procedure for financing in towns); (need for referendum) REFERENDUM -- Permissive … is to be paid for by taxes levied for the fiscal year in which the expenditure is to be made. No permissive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for … and Appointed Officials (RS2417-A)? The elected members of the board of supervisors in our county receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionOpinion 89-61
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN SUPERVISOR -- … the village. As a general rule, all moneys raised by real property taxes for town purposes must be raised by taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Opinion 94-28
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to pay expenses associated with advance planning undertaken … or extension) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (duty to reimburse county general fund for costs associated with advance planning to study feasibility of county-wide wastewater treatment) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28Opinion 90-31
… MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedures (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) LOCAL LAWS -- Voting Requirements (authority to allow act by majority of quorum) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Website Accessibility
… Policy NYS-P08-005 . If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of our Website, please send an email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… account management information. The new on-line enrollment form requires a "yes" response to the " Are you employed by … will direct the employee to the correct direct deposit form. Upon completion of the enrollment/change process, … will be instructed to print the on-line enrollment form and provide a signed copy to their payroll office. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsOpinion 95-8
… purposes subaccount of the general fund of the state where the claiming agent is an agency of the state or the political subdivision or … legislative intent" ( General Building Contractors of New York State, Inc. v Roberts , 118 AD2d 173 at 176, 504 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8