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Opinion 91-47
… to or the appointment of one or more of the persons about to receive them or to be appointed. Where such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Opinion 92-20
… NYS 562, "property of the judgment debtor"), it may also mean property which is only in one's control (see, e.g., … phrase "on the grounds of a town or county corporation", we believe that the intent is to apply the exemption to … by agricultural or horticultural corporations even if they do not own the grounds on which the fair is to be conducted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 92-16
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties (rental of home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of rental to … to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an office in connection with the performance of his … to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an office in connection with the performance of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 2001-8
… petition (Town Law §§170[2], 185[1-a]), subject to public hearing (Town Law §§170[2], 171, 185[1]), [1-a]). In the case … of a fire district may establish, after a public hearing, one or more zones in which the rate of tax for fire … not included in any zone. The notice of the public hearing must specify the boundaries of the proposed zone(s), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced the … York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, including NYC DOI and two federal agencies, exposed the theft of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonOpinion 89-52
… -- Regional Coordination (establishment of county office to coordinate training) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (power to coordinate training of emergency medical service … that the responsibilities of the position are limited to the coordination and facilitation of training activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 94-25
… Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; see also, White on New York Corporations, §1402.00[1]). Thus, in our view, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Opinion 90-16
… HEALTH SERVICES -- Board of Health (member as consultant to health department) -- Contracts for (consulting services … 301; In re Board of Health of Village of Lansingburg , 43 App Div 236, 60 NYS 27; but cf . People ex rel. Van Denbergh v Town Board of Town of Colonie , 254 App Div 54, 4 NYS2d 434, pertaining to the status of a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 88-74
… majority vote of its members, transfer its money or other property to an incorporated association having a like object. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Opinion 96-18
Whether a village may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether the village should become a city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Opinion 90-38
Whether the town highway superintendent is required to remove snow and ice from and maintain the highway if after the highway has been so designated one or more residences or commercial buildings on the highway become occupied
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 88-3
… penalties imposed under that statute. January 29, 1988 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director Justice Court Fund … Concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Opinion 89-14
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (collecting … not solicit stamped envelopes for mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1): A collecting officer may not … a tax receipt to include a self-addressed stamped envelope with their tax payment. You ask whether a tax collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Opinion 90-33
… issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, … mayor at a village board meeting, the deputy mayor has the power to appoint village officers and employees, subject to … Village Law, §4-400(1)(c) grants to the village mayor the power to appoint all non-elected officers and employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (or sole) responsibilities. Providing dedicated resources to perform this function will help ensure that this key … of public money. Although boards are not required to establish a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to be a successful approach to fulfilling this key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorVillage of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-7)
… totaled $286,875. The general fund is funded primarily by rental and interest income, real property taxes, State aid … fiscal year’s budget appropriations for the general fund by nearly four times and for the water fund by more than half. The Board also did not adopt a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/05/09/village-leicester-financial-management-2025m-7Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… payroll each period. The District employed a total of 218 employees who were paid a total of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October … over the payroll processing. Without adequate segregation of duties or mitigating controls over payroll processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… OER Tuition Reimbursement and CLEFR payments submitted by OER. Earnings Code Earnings Description Function TRN … earn codes are specific to OER and should not be utilized by agencies. Agencies may be requested to enter Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureOutreach Events
… abandoned property. Date Event Address County August 2025 August 6-17, 2025 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Erie County Fair … Springbrook Ave, Rt. 9, Rhinebeck, NY Dutchess August 20 - September 1, 2025 10:00 am - 9:00 pm The Great New York … participation in your organization’s local community event or virtual event by emailing [email protected] . You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsOpinion 2002-17
Concerning a proposed town building construction project governed by General Municipal Law 101
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17