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Opinion 93-24
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … The provision of facilities for certain types of physical fitness training to maintain or improve firefighters' … (see, e.g., Town Law, §§81[1][d], 220[4]). September 2, 1993 Gerard J. Comatos, Esq. Philipstown North Highlands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 93-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments … mandatory referendum in the case of an elective receiver. You ask whether a town, by resolution, may require a … to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her credit ( cf . Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 92-7
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts incorporating volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 97-17
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … The phrase "local officer or employee" is defined, in relevant part, as "the heads (other than local elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 92-5
… use is public in nature, it may not be accomplished in violation of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. … , 76 AD2d 392, 430 NYS2d 847). Accordingly, there is no violation of article VIII, §1 if municipal or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 92-45
… 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-92-45Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Purpose To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing … its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board Shorefront complied with the prevailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawOpinion 91-50
… (substitution of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §3244: Bonds and notes of the Local Government Assistance … This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether bonds of the Local Government Assistance Corporation ("LGAC") …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Opinion 91-48
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal … to the planning board is not a contract within the meaning of article 18 and, as a result, that section 801 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Opinion 96-9
… to salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for … base salary for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Base Salary" (for purposes of General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: Whether a signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 96-8
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l(1)(a); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§155, 1630; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns and villages … The penalty imposed is expressly declared to be civil in nature and is not made part of the motor vehicle … Director Justice Court Fund 1 In People ex .rel. NYS Thruway v NYRAC , Yonkers City Court, April 26, 1995, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 96-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … equal to the previous annual principal payment on the bond issue. The moneys would be accumulated for a future … Whether the fire district may include in future years budgets an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 96-2
… 835, 554 NYS2d 269, appeal denied 76 NY2d 714, 564 NYS2d 718; see also McKinney's Statutes, §397). Since the special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Opinion 2001-7
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years, had they been … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years had they been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 889
… lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for submitting … employees. OSC is no longer automatically processing this payment. Affected Employees Merit Step eligible employees in … 05 and 67 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN Effective Date(s) Payment is effective 3/26/09 (Institution) or 4/2/09 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/889-april-2009-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-servicesLeague for the Handicapped – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the League for the Handicapped (LFH) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background LFH, a not-for-profit organization located in Springville, New York, is … that LFH reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/league-handicapped-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… retirement system membership. Therefore most employees filling these positions are eligible to participate in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… 567 bank accounts, including 24 at MEC that were active or closed during the period January 1, 2013 through March 4, … days of the receipt of the form as to whether there are any concerns with establishing the new account. If not … forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry to banks located in the proximity of the college found an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsState Agencies Bulletin No. 832
… of the availability of Control-D report NPAY779 (Merit Step Eligibility Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for submitting … processing this payment. Affected Employees Merit Step eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 05 with a Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/832-september-2008-merit-step-listings-and-payments-certain-graded-and-nsState Agencies Bulletin No. 829
… Entry codes and procedures for the payment of Location Pay, Location Pay Mid-Hudson, Inconvenience Pay and Overtime Adjustments for seasonal hourly employees. … Entry codes and procedures for the payment of Location Pay Location Pay MidHudson Inconvenience Pay and Overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/829-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-and-inconvenience-pay-seasonal