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Opinion 94-28
… COUNTY LAW, §250 et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-d: Expenses incurred by a county for advance planning pursuant to General Municipal Law, §99-d may be paid, in the first instance, from the county's … was undertaken pursuant to General Municipal Law (GML), §99-d in connection with planning a possible future capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28Opinion 94-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §35.00: If a town board adopts separate resolutions to purchase land for … town hall, you ask whether a referendum is required on the bond resolution. Town Law, §220 provides that a town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Opinion 93-4
… the town board consists of seven members. Municipalities are authorized to issue bonds for municipal objects or … 21.00[a]; see also NY Const, art VIII, §2). Clearly, towns are authorized to expend moneys to pay refunds resulting from … of probable usefulness under section 11.00(a)(33-a) are 10, 15 or 20 years, depending on the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… previously issued Bulletin 435 - Change in the Manager of the NYS College Savings Program. Affected Employees … Effective Date Immediately Background At the close of business on November 14, 2003, Upromise Investments, Inc. … Management and Investment Management, respectively, of New York's College Savings Program. OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to determine your NYSLRS pension. If you earn more … (Return to Top) PFRS Tier 6 Members Your overtime limit is 15 percent of your pensionable, non-overtime earnings … in the calculation of your final average earnings which is used to determine your pension is subject to an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Website Accessibility
… Acrobat to read Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Microsoft Word Microsoft offers file viewer and converter programs to enable … another version of MS-Word to open and view MS-Word files. Microsoft Excel Microsoft offers Microsoft offers to enable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityOpinion 89-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) … VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to indemnify third parties against … to be responsible for maintaining the requisite liability insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 95-8
… Distributions of forfeiture moneys under section 1349(2)(h)(i) and (ii) of the CPLR must be deposited, respectively, in a … offenses. Moneys distributed pursuant to section 1349(2)(h) may not be used for youth programs. You have requested our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8GASB Statement 87, Leases
… Agency Guide GASB Statement 87 Lease Definitions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 91-22
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … amendments or judicial decisions which would cause us now to reach a contrary conclusion. Accordingly, it … 1991 Joseph Frank, Esq., Attorney at Law Hicksville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” … since 1997. The program is overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), except for employees of the City University of New York Effective … DCJS has provided OSC with a list of state agencies that are authorized to have fingerprint fees processed through … deduction will be taken for the current period only. It is not necessary to enter a Goal Amount when this procedure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingXI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… registration and filing requirements”. When submitting contracts with charitable organizations to the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsOutreach Events
… abandoned property. Date Event Address County March 2026 March 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm March 14, 2026 10:00 am - 7:00 pm March 15, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-091223.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-091224.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-local-governments-09-09-22.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments Presentation
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-local-governments-09-16-21.pdf