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Opinion 90-42
… of indexing lis pendens, the county clerk is entitled to a fee of ten dollars for each in rem tax foreclosure list … therein. In any other county, the county clerk is entitled to the fee(s) prescribed by the CPLR. A municipal housing … filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed by actions in rem, pursuant to title 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42DiNapoli: As Share of New Yorkers Without Health Insurance Reached New Low, Disparities Persisted Among Black, Asian, and Latino Populations
… New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6% and … of what it was in the state in 2010 (11.9%), according to an analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … New Yorkers are lower than the national average due to the state’s higher enrollment in public health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-share-new-yorkers-without-health-insurance-reached-new-low-disparities-persisted-among-blackDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal … and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual accountable. I urge other fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftOpinion 94-18
… -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- … of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit corporation) REAL PROPERTY -- Conveyances … not permit an exempt firefighters' benevolent association to use village real property, or convey title to village real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Opinion 90-48
… would adversely affect a bidder's ability to carry on his business, the bidder has a cognizable due process liberty interest and is entitled to notice of the reasons for the municipality's concern over his responsibility and an opportunity to rebut the charges. This is in reply to your letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 88-60
… to operate a facility at a park which is termed a license or concession, but which, in substance, constitutes a … legislative authority. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: A true license or concession arrangement, which does not involve a … ask under what circumstances an agreement designated as a "license" or "concession" to operate a facility at a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-50
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use of moneys to fix dents and small holes, and clean and refinish the … Whether moneys in a capital reserve fund may be expended to fix dents and small holes, and clean and refinish the … or completely overhauling than restoring the tank to ordinary efficient operating condition after decay and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Opinion 2010-2
… separately elected board of commissioners is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding process. The method of sale chosen, … district with a separately elected board of commissioners, to which Town Law, article 13 (§ 210 et seq .) applies, 1 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… mainly of volunteer firefighters may authorize the squad to contract with "ambulance services," as defined in Public Health Law § 3001 (2) and (3), to provide services when the squad is unavailable. In … general and/or emergency ambulance service pursuant to General Municipal Law § 209-b and article 30 of the Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… 21.00(a), 28.00(a): The purchase of a passenger vehicle to be used as a police car may be financed by the issuance of capital notes only when the vehicle is purchased to replace a similar vehicle which was in service for a year … 388 and 4 Opns St Comp, 1948, p 351, are hereby superseded to the extent inconsistent. You ask whether the city may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 98-20
… -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN … An otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-8
… opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure microfilming services, when available in the form, … the State Finance Law. You ask whether a town is required to obtain microfilming services from a "preferred source" or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2000-2
… LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by village to promote literary, graphic, dramatic and performing arts) … not-for-profit agencies accepting federal funds pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to provide funds, services and facilities to promote progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation revealed that Cohen, … concludes a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorXI.2.L Contract Signature Page – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency … the signature pages. The purpose of the certification is to ensure agencies attach the signature pages to the contract documents filed with and approved by OSC. A … Agencies are required to place the New York State Contract number and an agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2l-contract-signature-pageXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… restrictions. These restrictions include a two-year bar and a lifetime bar. Under the two-year bar, former State employees are prohibited from: appearing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contracts may include provisions that require a surety to complete or arrange for completing the contract should the … action by the contracting agency and notification to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as specified … System (SFS), allowing future payments under the contract to be appropriately directed to the surety. Through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… policies, and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and reporting. The policies and … to all state departments and agencies receiving federal grant funds; and Are NOT intended to replace federal rules, … awarded to the government unit. As revisions to federal grant accounting procedures or updates in general information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewXV.17 Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) Interest – XV. End of Year
… of interest to agencies’ accounts within the State’s short-term investment pool (STIP). Agencies should review their accounts and proposed legislation submitted with the Governor’s Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv17-short-term-investment-pool-stip-interestCensus 2020 Response Rates
… New York pays more in taxes to the federal government than any other state but ranks last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/census