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XVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… In 1990, the US Congress enacted legislation (§1405(a) of Public Law 101-510 amended 31 USC §§1551-1557) which requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … Vincent), an independent postsecondary institution located in Riverdale, New York, offers a variety of degree programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programBus Driver Licensing
… of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit covers bus drivers who worked in passenger service January 1, 2010 through April 25, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingOpinion 92-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible uses … share of federally-aided city bridge project) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10(34-a), 80, 80-b; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§10.00(a), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8DiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) out of $157,341.78 in unlawful pension payments. “Sciacca allegedly forged documents in an attempt to scam the pension system of over $157,000,” … under Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law. The investigation revealed that while Sciacca had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemOpinion 97-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … and Penalties (authority to waive) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1182; L 1993, ch 602, §8, as amended: Section 1182 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 91-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Opinion 88-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds … -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): An expenditure … Since the town anticipates that the cost of construction in this instance will be less than $100,000, no referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) . “HHS-OIG works with our law enforcement partners to ensure that individuals who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… should be based on historical data or known trends, in which recurring revenues finance recurring expenditures. … forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Opinion 89-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Conferences … to recover unauthorized payments) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§310, 318; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: In the absence of express statutory authority, a town may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 91-49
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Discontinuance of … (conveyance of abandoned county highway property) COUNTY LAW, §215; HIGHWAY LAW, §§118-a, 131-b: A county may convey … of the whole governing body at a duly convened meeting. In certain circumstances, a county may be permitted to convey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49Opinion 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … (application for subdivision approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(2), 809: It is not clear whether an application … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Reporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… New York State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or … including the industry-specific guides Abandoned Property Law Voluntary Compliance Program for first time reports and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersQualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC) Listing
… with any non-State entity pursuant to State Finance Law §163 or §136-A, under which: The contract was approved on … may be obtained by submitting a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the Office of the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/qualified-personal-service-contracts-qpsc-listingOpinion 94-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (manner of execution of … Duties (requiring original signatures on vouchers) TOWN LAW, §118(1); GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §46: The statement of … against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher in the form prescribed by the town board, or by the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Opinion 90-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of … by State of county's portion of index fees) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018; JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e); STATE FINANCE … paid to the State within the previous three years. This is in reply to your inquiry of July 10, 1990 concerning a refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 90-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS -- Consultants … Duties (delegation of to independent contractor) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102; 3-301(2); 4-408(a): (1) In the absence of express statutory authorization, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Opinion 2000-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign … law enacted by the State Legislature provides otherwise. 1 In general, these sections of the Insurance Law provide that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6