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Opinion 95-28
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (in obligation issued by a financial institution and secured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28Opinion 94-13
… than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is disabled as a result of … fire district which employs the firefighter to continue to pay the difference between the amount received under such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13Opinion 88-24
… 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 -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 91-13*
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting … 397 NYS2d at 761). Following the decisions in the Wein cases, various courts of the State have rejected the argument …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Opinion 92-30
… 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 -- Codes of Ethics … of 1964. It should be noted, however, that recent court cases have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 88-44
… 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 -- Engineering Services … board member employed by engineering firm) -- Interest in Contract (town board member employed by town's engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-44Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfMilitary Service Credit
… If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase … factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military service credit will increase your … qualify and which would provide the best benefit. In most cases, buying military service credit will increase your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… eligibility and enrollment records for NYSHIP members in the New York Benefits Eligibility and Accounting System (NYBEAS). Typically, organizations that participate in NYSHIP (e.g., State agency, local government, and school … date the change in eligibility became effective). In many cases, members were retroactively disenrolled after extended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleOpinion 91-17
… county institutions or facilities which are within the definition of "hospital" contained in Public Health Law, … This Office, however, has concluded that, since the definition of "hospital" contained in Public Health Law, §2801(1) applies to Public Health Law, §2803-a, that definition is also applicable to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 98-12
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (commingling of … the city school district of such a city may be commingled in one or more bank accounts. City moneys may be temporarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… 40 people – many seniors – out of more than $10 million in a Ponzi scheme. "These defendants allegedly took advantage … of people who entrusted their financial futures to them in order to steal millions to fund other business enterprises … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationOpinion 91-24
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Contracts (to … cost of such a contract would be financed by the county in the same manner as other operation and maintenance costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students in over 1,800 schools. Ensuring the safety of those students, … schools without prior authorization. In 177 (of the 184) cases, there was no documentation indicating that school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresOpinion 92-53
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- … Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of sales tax agreement) TAX LAW, §1262(c): In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Oversight of Private Career Schools
… provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period January 1, … and monitor non-degree granting private career schools in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to … in a timely manner. Provide immediate attention to those cases which involve the most significant issues. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took … of state resources was a betrayal of the trust placed in him as an employee of the state police," DiNapoli said. … crimes committed by public employees,” said D.A. Gabor. “Cases like this are especially important because Mr. Relyea …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… development programs and has approved billions of dollars in investments since 2013 intended to stimulate job creation and economic growth in high-tech industries across the State. The majority of … the overall employment and investment targets – in some cases, years after construction has been completed. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsOpinion 88-72
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town … a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72