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Opinion 90-54
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§110, 410: Certain … Concerning the procedures for the equitable distribution of retirement benefits payable from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 90-52
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (publication of minutes of … (publication of State Comptroller's report of examination) TOWN CLERK -- Powers and Duties (required contents of minutes) TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Powers and Duties (publication of minutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52Opinion 2007-4
… real property in a separate fund to be used over the course of several fiscal years to fund annual appropriations … real property in a separate fund to be used over the course of several fiscal years to finance appropriations for … compare General Municipal Law §6-o, solid waste management facility reserve fund). Moreover, a village may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 2007-7
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reporting “days worked” for elected officials) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Reporting to (by employers for “days worked” by elected officials) WORDS AND PHRASES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Opinion 2008-3
… 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, 458 NYS2d 543, rearg den 58 NY2d 824, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 89-42
… comptroller, in this state and shall be sold or presented for redemption or payment only by such bank or trust company … in "Treasury Direct" (31 CFR 357.20[c]). An "owner" for this purpose is defined as the "individual(s) or entity … Section 357.21 of the regulations contains provisions for registration of securities and provides, that, except in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Opinion 89-33
… opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit claims for compensation of village officers and employees) VILLAGE … compensation of appointive village officers and employees for services may be paid without prior audit by the board of trustees, upon certification of the officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Opinion 92-22
… generally involves representations in administrative or judicial proceedings brought for the purpose of reducing the … self-interest, partiality or economic impropriety (see e.g. Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Opinion 92-20
… permanently used by it for a meeting hall or exhibition grounds ..." (emphasis added). Further, Not-For-Profit … ordinance "any exhibition or entertainment held on the grounds of a town or county [agricultural or horticultural] … from such exhibition or entertainment by the lease of its grounds for such purpose" (emphasis added). Not-For-Profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 91-6
… vendors holding federal General Services Administration (GSA) contracts. General Municipal Law, §103 provides, in … exception, however, for purchases through federal GSA contracts (31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 133, 1971 Opns St … 103 to permit purchases from vendors holding federal GSA contracts without compliance with State competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Opinion 95-2
… as a "pass through" to the customer of a franchise fee imposed upon the cable company by a city is not a municipal "fee" falling within the exemption of Public Housing Law, §52. … cable television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city in which the cable company is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2Opinion 2000-18
… 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq.; compare L 1938, ch 595, repealed L 1988 ch 241). Pursuant to article 11-A of the Town Law, the … specifically addressing this issue (see e.g. L 1999, ch 287, a special act authorizing the transfer of assets from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-18Opinion 2002-12
… -- Streets and Highways (combining two village street departments) -- Water (combining two village water … Department (cooperation agreement to combine two village street departments) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (municipal … cooperation agreement to combine sewer, water and street departments of the two villages) WATER SUPPLY AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your beneficiary may … *State service means your salary is/was paid directly by New York State. What You Need to Know Before You Retire … Retire directly from State service and be a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesOpinion 2001-15
… which services have been provided, the district may not be dissolved pursuant to section 202-c of the Town Law. TOWN LAW … and for which services have been provided, may be dissolved. You indicate that the district does not own any … which services have been provided, the district may not be dissolved pursuant to section 202-c of the Town Law. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Opinion 2001-4
… (fixed amount for specified services plus hourly rate for revaluation work to be performed by appointive … LOCAL LAWS -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for appointive town assessor) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount plus hourly rate for appointive town assessor); (salary increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 2000-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Police Protection (joint service … agreement between two non-contiguous villages) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§119-n(c), 119-o: Two non-contiguous villages may enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24DiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… in the Second Degree and will be sentenced on October 28, 2025. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Overview – Employer Contributions and Rates
… used to pay NYSLRS benefits. As a participating employer, your annual employer contributions help ensure future retirement benefits can be paid. To calculate your annual invoice and bill you for a portion of … The following pages will explain the Fund’s sources of income, your annual employer contributions and how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/overviewLocal Government Interactive Data
… allows the public to view and analyze a tenyear window of New York State local government finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/interactive-data