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Opinion 99-15
… of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater … gen., Real Property Tax Law, article 4). Moreover, in view of the express language in article XVI, §1 of the State … St Comp No. 87-64, p 96; see Kinkead v Village of Round Lake , 187 AD2d 905, 591 NYS2d 80; Torsoe Bros. v Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 92-35
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable … RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Powers and Duties (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §987: A notice of unpaid taxes pursuant to RPTL, §987 should not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35JCR Enrollment Instructions for Online Services
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/public-authorities/pdf/paris-enrollment-instructions.pdfMarcellus Central School District – Online Banking (2020M-66)
… whether District officials established controls to ensure online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key … segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions, but they could further … require confirmations for all electronic transactions. The online banking policy does not clearly indicate how online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/marcellus-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-66Town of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… 19, 2017. Background The Town of Deerpark is located in Orange County. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Opinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… also provides a breakout by county to allow the user to do regional analyses. What information does the Tax Rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… in which she pocketed taxpayer funds over a five-year period. As part of her plea agreement, Bailey must pay … village’s real property tax levy during the 2011-12 fiscal year and 66 percent of the levy in 2012-13; Altered village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000State Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… Thomas P. DiNapoli visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed … Grace Meng, New York City Council Member Sandra Ung and Flushing Chinese Business Association’s Peter Tu joined him to return the lost money and visit the newly remodeled Flushing Library Auditorium. “Flushing is one of New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingOpinion 97-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … district. You ask whether the sale of the real property used for a county sewer district must be approved by a … Whether the sale of the real property used for a county sewer district must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18XII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… has added functionality to allow for the management of Real Estate assets and leases. This section provides New York … the Accounts Payable module for leases utilizing the SFS Real Estate module. Scheduling the creation of lease vouchers via the Real Estate Module results in faster and more accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsOpinion 91-54
… general occupancy tax on renters of real property ( cf. , e.g., Tax Law, §1202-a et seq ., authorizing various local … Inc. v City of New York , 43 NY2d 253, 401 NYS2d 173; Mobil Oil Corp. v Town of Huntington , 85 Misc 2d 800, 380 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54Opinion 96 - 11
… 1960, p 419; 14 Opns St Comp, 1958, p 213). June 7, 1996 Christine S. Snide, Supervisor Town of Long Lake 1 We note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-11Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… properties with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran … exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Opinion 90-37
… §1-102(1): This section does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real … village real property based upon a determination that the proposed use of property by the higher offeror, although … duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most beneficial terms in the public interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 … is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the buyer (grantee) must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1% … as the “mansion tax,” which is required to be paid by the buyer. A 2019 amendment to the tax law provides that when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followTown of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 125 agricultural, senior citizens … support and military records) to verify eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Town of Aurora - Real Property Acquisition and Sale (2018M-64)
… and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-aurora-real-property-acquisition-and-sale-2018m-64