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Opinion 2008-1
… as a trustee on the board of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school … gifts from, or other matters involving, the not-for-profit foundation for which the board member serves as a trustee … as a member of the board of trustees of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 89-46
… §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen may not be a member of a town planning board. You ask … a person who otherwise qualifies for office, but is not a citizen of the United States, may serve as a member of the … a civil office who shall not, among other things, "be a citizen of the United States". Further, Town Law, §23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Opinion 96-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m … chief of police so as to entitle the chief to an increase in salary depends on the intent of the parties to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 96-7
… ". . . municipal corporations and districts shall have power to enter into, amend, cancel and terminate agreements … §§209, 209-b; Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §5[1]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-41, p 105; 1986 Opns St Comp No. … and necessarily implied therefrom (Town Law, §176[21]; 1992 Opns St Comp Nos. 92-4, p 9 and 92-41, supra ; see also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-7Opinion 96-2
… general act covering the same subject matter controls the case and repeals the general statute insofar as the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 92-5
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (granting of license or concession for fair and adequate consideration) REAL PROPERTY -- License (authority of school district to grant) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to grant license) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: There is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 98-15
… restoration, improvement and interest charges ( id .). Section 119-dd contains no referendum requirement. It … 2d 1064, 545 NYS2d 633 affd 160 AD2d 835, 554 NYS2d 269 app den 76 NY2d 714, 564 NYS2d 718. In that case, the court … referendum requirements of Town Law, §64(2). August 10, 1998 Daniel Pozin, Esq., Attorney at Law Town of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 91-50
… in such section, including bonds or notes of the State of New York. The bonds of LGAC are not listed in section 139(3). … (see General Municipal Law, §106). November 14, 1991 Tom Miller, Associate Investment Officer Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 95-4
… taking sworn testimony, requesting the submission of documents, and employing other reasonable methods of inquiry. … or employee paid from county funds and the accounting for all money or property owned by or under the control of the … in a proper case to produce all books, records, papers and documents material or relevant to the investigation". Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Opinion 93-24
… ask whether the fire district may permit such facilities to be used by residents of the district, as well as members … the purpose of providing fire protection and responding to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[1], … 13, authorizing towns, villages, cities and counties to provide playgrounds and neighborhood recreation centers). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 91-48
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2),(3), 806, 809: When a planning board member's personal attorney appears before … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her … record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… as Dutchess County Comptroller from 2018 until 2024 after winning her first bid for elected office in 2017. Lois was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… AND DEPARTMENTS In an opinion dated June 9, 1980 (1980 Op Atty Gen 81), the Attorney General of the State of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsIX.7.D Cost Allocation – IX. Federal Grants
… The implementation of project cost allocations based on payroll data helps facilitate an … being allocated can reasonably be assignable to such cost objective in accordance with relative benefits received. … costs may have an impact on future agency specific federal cost allocation plans. For additional detailed information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7d-cost-allocationIV.1 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… for the preparation of financial statements prepared on both a budgetary and GAAP-basis of accounting, subject to … disbursement information, the reporting functions depend on accurate account coding on all transactions within the SFS. Preparation of Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv1-overviewIV.5.B Bond and Debt Proceeds – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Proceeds from a lease purchase or rental obligation. 36203 Sale Bonds / Notes Proceeds from the sale of Bonds or Notes other than General Obligation. 36204 … Tax & Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) Proceeds from the sale of TRANs by New York State. 36205 Bond Anticipation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv5b-bond-and-debt-proceedsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future … in or visiting NYC, access to the parks—and the necessary amenities therein, such as restrooms, sinks, water fountains, … with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, such as Parks. The U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-763
… for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees: Employees of the City … are eligible to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. Background : The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-763-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-767
… union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE. Affected Employees: Employees represented by the NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated July 13, 2023. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-767-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2022 are affected. Background: Abandoned Property Law §102 … outreach letter will be mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checks