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Opinion 89-29
… §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): A village may acquire a parcel of property to exchange for property owned by a … of the Department of the Interior, a village may acquire a parcel of property for the purpose of exchanging it for Parks … the village. Here, the village does not presently own the parcel that it intends to exchange with the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29Opinion 97 - 12
… engineer who appears before the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording … be prohibited from performing services for the engineering firm in relation to any matter before, or to come before, the … in matters before the planning board. General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .) contains provisions of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal … Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… market," said Stephen O’Neill, Managing Director of 57 Stars. “Northern Ireland enjoys an innovative technology … Fund. The firm was selected following an analysis by 57 Stars LLC, which manages the Emerging Europe Fund. The Common Retirement Fund and 57 Stars continue to seek out opportunities throughout Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandOpinion 96-22
… if the town no longer needs to proceed with the landfill closure. It is anticipated that the moneys in the contingency … is, the townwide or town outside village general fund and highway fund portions of the budget in the case of a town. … may be issued (see Local Finance Law, §§10.00; 11.00[a][33], [33-a]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 99-2
… bidder furnishing the required security after public advertisement for sealed bids. Construction of a salt … 2 April 30, 1999 Kevin P. Ryan, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Mentz 1 Since we are informed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 includes new recurring spending for schools, mental health services, and health care, as well as resources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and for … The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year SFY 202324 includes new recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… Sullivan, Washington, Wyoming and Yates. “Having access to health care is an essential quality of life issue and … current shortages and plan for future demand will not only positively impact the health of people living in less populated areas of New York, but could also create new jobs and bolster our rural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsOther Bulletin No. 64
… using the following effective date and check date: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type Payment Effective Date Check Date … Recommendation If the agency determines the full or partial value of the April 2022 SCF M/C Performance Advance … Data page based on information received from DOB. If the partial value is withheld, the agency must enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-64-april-2022-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 92-18
… issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- Town (imposition of solid waste generation fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of solid waste generation fee by town) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … Whether the town by local law may impose the solid waste generation fee as either a user charge or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-16-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling $21,630,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City's general fund … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/03/city-troy-budget-review-b5-16-15Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… established by Town Law Section 35. As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that … Adopt and annually review a purchasing policy, in accordance with statutory requirements, to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City and their … Dormitory Authority of the State of New York –a bond sale of approximately $18.9 million of fixed rate tax-exempt bonds for January; a bond sale of approximately $57 million of fixed rate taxable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterOpinion 89-37
… POWERS -- Pawnbrokers (authority to license) GENERAL BUSINESS LAW, §§40, 52, 53: A license must be obtained from the the local government in order to carry on the business of collateral loan broker. In addition, a licensed … Whether the conduct of a particular business would constitute the conduct of business as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37DiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Chula Vista Police Department announced the arrest of Deangelo Anderson Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel service employee, for … checks, while working in a parcel distribution center. Rodriguez, 25, of Chula Vista, was charged with grand theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the … drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … Determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of NY credited Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Director of Central New York Nonprofit Arrested for Alleged Theft of $79,000
… The former executive director of Girls On The Run (GOTR) of Central NY was charged with allegedly … with these acts.” GOTR receives its funding from various school districts and donations. It provides programming aimed … rentals, hotels, restaurants, Broadway shows, a mountain bike and kayaks. While on an approved trip to Vegas, Weigel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-former-director-central-new-york-nonprofit-arrested-alleged-theft-79000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1564.1
… to be paid workers’ compensation benefits Background Under IRS regulations, paid workers’ compensation benefits are not … compensation contribution refunds will be taxable for Federal, State and local withholding. Prior to processing the refund, OSC will submit a refund file to Nationwide, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15641-new-york-state-deferred-compensation-plan-nysdcp-refunds-employeesTown of Middlesex – Board Oversight – Code Enforcement Revenues (2026M-4)
… Town of Middlesex (Town) Town Board (Board) ensure that code enforcement revenues were accurately billed, collected, … Audit Area A town board is responsible for ensuring that code enforcement revenues are properly billed, collected, … From January 1, 2015, through August 13, 2025, the Town’s code enforcement office processed 784 building permits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/05/29/town-middlesex-board-oversight-code-enforcement-revenues-2026m-4