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Opinion 97-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual financial reports) … Duties (receipt of annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 88-16
… balance method ( see Shepard v. City of New York , 216 NY 251, 110 NE 435; Haffey v. Lynch , 193 NY 67, 85 NE 817; Equitable Lumber Corp. v. Staton … or spouses which equal or exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the judgment debtors disposable income, no further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26). Background New York State … consistently accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through the TVBs and the … Department of Motor Vehicles: Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges (2014-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/accountability-traffic-ticket-surcharges-followAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… whether New York Career Institute complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and … whether New York Career Institute complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteOpinion 88-74
… Veterans Memorial Committee, a not-for-profit corporation, is currently seeking contributions to erect a permanent … lives in the Vietnam War. You ask if, in our opinion, it is legal for municipalities to contribute to the monument … and maintenance of a war memorial building or monument is a public purpose. General Municipal Law, §72 contains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Opinion 89-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall … Initially, we note that it is well-established in this State that government by representation is the rule. Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Tuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $3.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 572 students. We reviewed a sample of 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeOpinion 97-15
… of county lighting district) COUNTY LAW, §250; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a … specifically enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]). … intent to pre-empt need not be express, but may be implied from a declaration of State policy by the Legislature or from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Opinion 2000-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to General Municipal Law, article 5-G for the provision of police protection as a joint service. You ask whether two … a municipal cooperation agreement for the joint provision of police protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24DiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… projects in 2014 was manufacturing (27 percent); The highest number of IDA-sponsored projects in 2014 were in … million) and New York City ($75.7 million) granted the highest amount of tax exemptions; and Total expenses for IDAs … visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsOpinion 2007-4
… Opns St Comp, 1962, p 362; cf . General Municipal Law §6- l 2 ). The village budget process also requires moneys in … Village Law §5-506[1][c]; see also Opn No. 96-4, supra ; Korn v Gulotta , 72 NY2d 375, 534 NYS2d 108; 1980 Opns St … March 20, 2007 Wayne D. Esannason, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Scarsdale 1 See General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4NY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer in issuing a "Joint Statement on Defending … State Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73XII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… section explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once an Agency has determined that interest is owed. To determine if the Agency owes interest, please see Chapter … of Taxation and Finance. This rate, however, is subject to change quarterly. Please refer to the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestOpinion 2004-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to a municipal cooperation agreement authorized by article 5-G of the General Municipal Law (see Insurance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act collectively Acts for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleAbout Unclaimed Funds
… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsOpinion 96-19
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (joint purchase with town … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements … construction of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19DiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… From 2010 through 2021, the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and less than half of what it was in the state in 2010 (11.9%), according to an analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Rates of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackOpinion 90-3
… 460 (clergy) and 464 (incorporated associations of volunteer firemen) of the Real Property Tax Law and (2) the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3