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Opinion 91-45
… (scope of duties); (assignment of additional duties - drainage improvements); (highway repairs and improvements … a superintendent, in his discretion, may also perform town drainage improvements and refuse collection services not … construct storm sewers, drains and the like for highway drainage purposes (see e.g., 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, pps 281, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Opinion 92-30
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as the result of a contract with the … any local law, charter, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation of any municipality to the extent that such local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Life Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… earnings limit suspension does not apply to retirees who work for a college, university or charter school. For most … considering working after retirement. NYSLRS retirees can work after retirement and still receive a pension. However, … Retirement System (PFRS). New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) regulates post-retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce the Arrest and Indictment of Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… pay the personal legal expenses of the Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. “Mr. Porcari … law firms for the personal defense of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas in criminal proceedings, as well as a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-arrest-and-indictment-mount-vernonOpinion 88-62
… establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and may pay … establish a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and, if so, whether landfill fees, imposed to defray the cost of closing and capping the landfill, may be paid into that fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 88-77
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Exceptions … corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1), 802(1)(f): A member of a school district board of education who is also … is deemed to have an interest in any contract of his or her municipality with a corporation of which he or she is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Opinion 88-71
… of water rents. You indicate that the city's code provides for the imposition of a penalty of 10% on any water bill not … the due date. We understand that the code also provides for partial payment of past due water rents and that … if they act with competent authority, in good faith, and for sufficient consideration ( Radinsky v City of New York , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Town of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… and four elected Council members and is the legislative body responsible for overall Town operations. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Wethersfield – Town Clerk and Highway Operations (2013M-21)
… Further, the Clerk did not adequately account for dog licenses issued. The Board did not adopt a procurement policy … County and Town in a timely manner. Monitor unpaid dog licenses and report any unpaid fees to the Animal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-wethersfield-town-clerk-and-highway-operations-2013m-21Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village financial activities and the Treasurer’s duties … Village of Old Field Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations 2013M44 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… who OTDA claims are alive are indeed alive. Recover any funds inappropriately paid to deceased recipients. Establish … payments to deceased individuals. Work with the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) to recover any funds incorrectly reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsOpinion 95-32
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … of the amount insured under the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act must be secured in accordance with … together with a security agreement from the depositary bank or trust company (General Municipal Law, §10[3][a],[b]; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-203
… or BIW (only if the employee is on a Paid Military Stipend Leave) on 04/01/14; and Received a performance rating of at … Longevity Bonus Eligible employees whose Payroll Status is Leave of Absence due to a Workers’ Compensation Leave or Unpaid Military Leave (Action/Reason code of Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-203-april-2014-unified-court-system-ucs-increments-longevityOpinion 2005-3
… district) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (leaseback of occupied building by school district) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and … of parking garage); (sale and leaseback of occupied building) EDUCATION LAW §§402, 1709(11); GENERAL MUNICIPAL … Law §72-j authorizes the governing board of a “municipal corporation” to, inter alia , acquire real property for or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to … monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of $24,000 (a monthly pension … of a deceased retiree receiving a lifetime benefit under an option elected by the retiree at retirement (you’ll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentOpinion 99-3
… providing comfort to, the family of the firefighter. May 26, 1999 Emil E. Krentz, Treasurer Wright's Corners Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3Performance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… incapacitated (physically or mentally) for performance of your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in such service, not caused by your … you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service credit you have. Notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disabilityOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… will be the greater of: 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit; or 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit, plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service you might have earned before age 60, but not … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tiers 2 3 Article 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362State Agencies Bulletin No. 893
… Unit BU91 Background Pursuant to the determination of the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations, the following laws provide for the payment of Performance Advances to eligible Security employees under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/893-april-2009-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-gradedCaledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s internal controls … located in Livingston County, and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected members. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations