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Opinion 2008-3
… in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (authority to make cash refunds of … the fund only once, for the acquisition of a parcel of real property. The fire district currently contracts for fire … NYS2d 918, mod on other grnds 88 AD2d 780, 451 NYS2d 523, app dsmd 58 NY2d 601, 458 NYS2d 1025, app dsmd 58 NY2d 687, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 89-8
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of … by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of … STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of repair reserve fund by school district in Adirondack Park) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 95-30
… grants or bequests in the form of a true trust are subject to the "prudent investor" provisions of Estates, Powers and … Prior inconsistent opinions are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax moneys, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 93-13
… to municipalities within county the cost of sheriff's road patrols); (providing sheriff's road patrols on a … You ask whether a county containing several towns and one city may charge-back to the individual towns within the … patrols only in the area of the county outside of the city. County Law, §650(1) states that "[t]he sheriff shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13Opinion 95-17
… out of the town general fund (Opn No. 88-33, supra ; cf . Town Law, §§57, 209-r, which provide, in certain … a district could not gratuitously convey land to a town; cf . Town Law, §208, which provides for the joint … to a sewer district in the town without consideration ( cf . 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1). Accordingly, it is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 93-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (disposition of interest on investment of tax moneys); (need to be member … tax moneys or the interest earned thereon for the purpose of providing college scholarships to high school seniors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9Opinion 93-5
… Sea Beach Improvement Co. v City of New York , 214 NY 1; Metcalf v City of New York , 49 Hun 607, 1 NYS 873; … is for the benefit of the public (see Looney v Hughes , 26 NY 514; McKinney's Statutes, §172). Based on these general … preparation of the budget and the timely adoption and submission thereof for the levy of taxes (21 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Open Educational Resources
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, and enhance new and ongoing OER … To determine whether the City University of New York CUNY is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… SEFA Campaigns. Checks made out to SEFA will be accepted. Online Enrollment: Online enrollment can be utilized for employees wishing to … donate to any FCC code. Employees are encouraged to pledge online by visiting www.sefanys.org Employees without computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignCollege Readiness
… looked at their proficiency levels from as far back as the 3rd grade and whether they persisted in college for at least … but did not meet proficiency standards. Our review of the 3rd through 8th grade assessments for the 291 students in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… Authority's (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provide passenger service on all of their bus routes to … Transportation Authority New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all of their bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2383
… SEFA Campaigns. Checks made out to SEFA will be accepted. Online Enrollment: Online enrollment can be utilized for employees wishing to … donate to any FCC code. Employees are encouraged to pledge online by visiting www.sefanys.org . Employees without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2383-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignSUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
To inform agencies of the procedures to process nonresident alien Student and Exchange Visitor Information System SEVIS payments using the Scholarship SCL company in PayServ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… which they were entitled. Although the county Legislature has adopted policies and procedures related to the … enforcement is handled at the departmental level and has resulted in inconsistencies in the approval of overtime, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… computer system edits to prevent improper payments on claims for these services. However, further actions are … help ensure its independence. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): State Financial Aid Program at LIM College (2015-T-2) … risk that a significant number of students certified for TAP were not eligible for awards. Nonetheless, tests did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Comptroller's office chairs the Securities Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order … and updated as necessary. The schedule is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… and neglected properties,” said DiNapoli. “While this is an improvement, the foreclosure crisis is far from over. To extend the progress we’ve made, New York … have generally lower rates than counties in the east. This is in stark contrast to mid-2014 when the statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $300,000
… said. “This crime was a serious betrayal of the public’s trust and I thank District Attorney Carville and the New York … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations , 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-300000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County Town of Cheektowaga Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 92-45
Whether the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department may impose a fee on certain persons to whom they provide service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45