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Opinion 91-23
… itself, giving the language its natural and obvious meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §92). The literal meaning must yield, however, when necessary to give effect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Opinion 2002-4
… of the waterway and an undetermined portion of the channel bed, which links a bay and a major waterway, are owned by a … winds and water currents are shifting the channel bed, and you have been advised that, absent dredging, the … a waterway within the town, even in instances where the bed and banks of waterway are privately-owned (1979 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Opinion 2003-1
… is to be collected from "the several lots and parcels of land" within the extension on the same basis (ad valorem or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 90-41
… SEWERS AND SEWERS SYSTEMS -- Sewer Lines (authority of village to assess entire cost against benefited properties) VILLAGE LAW, §§14-1400, 14-1416, 14-1428: A village board of trustees may construct sewers and determine … Whether the village board of trustees may determine on its own motion to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41Opinion 2008-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (gifts to … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(2), 802(1)(f), 803: A school board member would not have a prohibited conflict of … The school board member, however, should not participate in school board discussions or decisions relating to gifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 96-9
… General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for signing incentive for highest ranking … constitutes an addition to the base salary of the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a … purposes of this opinion, we assume a lieutenant is the permanent full-time police officer who is a member of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 96-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … result in default judgments) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court Fund (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal … for by General Municipal Law, §99-l(1)(a) for each case handled by their justice courts involving a violation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 96-24
… Reserve Fund (referendum requirements in fire districts); (payment into of amount provided by appropriation) GENERAL … district which has recently made the final debt service payment on a bond issue for the purchase of a fire-fighting … approximately equal to the previous annual principal payment on the bond issue. The moneys would be accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 96-2
… LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of village to charge library district with proportionate share of tax refund) … in the same manner and at the same time as taxes for municipal purposes to defray the cost, including operation … appears to exclude charges imposed by a city or village in recognition of the fact that, unlike counties and towns, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 97-17
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … and file the annual statement of financial disclosure ( id .). We also note that section 811(1)(c) refers to the … see also Evans v County of Erie , 214 AD2d 1041, 626 NYS2d 910). Instead, it is usually considered to be a separate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 92-5
… REAL PROPERTY -- License (authority of school district to grant) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to grant license) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: There … district grants a duly authorized license or concession to a private entity in furtherance of a proper municipal or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 92-45
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for … Law, §209-b[1][a]). The squad may render services in cases of accidents, calamities or other emergencies in connection with which the services of firefighters may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 92-7
… benevolent associations) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend … the firefighter and his or her family. You ask whether the Fishkill Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend … 83-120, p 151; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-328, p 357). The Fishkill Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 91-50
… ("LGAC") may be substituted for cash retainage pursuant to section 139 of the State Finance Law. Section 139(3) permits a contractor to withdraw all or any … the State of New York. The bonds of LGAC are not listed in section 139(3). Section 3244 of the Public Authorities Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 93-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … §§209, 209-b; Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §5[1]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-41, p 105; 1986 Opns St Comp No. … may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district as well as members of the fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 93-20
… on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of … on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes account to another account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 95-1
… Civil Service Law, §§163[4], 200 et seq .; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-64, p 126). A city urban renewal agency is "a … a corporate existence separate from the city (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-117, p 119; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978 p 68). Among … Law, §503-a[4]; see also General Municipal Law, §§501; 551). Pursuant to this grant of the authority, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 91-48
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (planning board review of shopping center expansion) -- Interest in Contract (planning board review of shopping center expansion) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Ethics (applicant before planning board represented by board member's personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Opinion 2001-7
… DISTRICTS -- Expenses (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking … to charge "entry fee" to properties within extension) TOWN LAW §§198(5), 202(5); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town may not impose, upon properties within a new extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7VIII.3 Interagency Billing – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… each other, settling bills without the need for a paper check and using accounting entries only. The interagency … used are NOT valid for payment and will not pass budget check. These values are created to ensure that payables and … each other settling bills without the need for a paper check and using accounting entries only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii3-interagency-billing