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Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… A local government may contact private haulers to inquire about the potential for municipal refuse collection. This may … Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) provides information about transfer stations across the state. The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and characterization in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 2002-3
… any navigable water of this State may establish, by petition (Town Law §190 et seq .) or town board motion … in pertinent part, that, except as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 89-6
… is to be made. Consequently, we need not in this instance look beyond the county treasurer - in New York City, its … to the locality and not to the State. January 31, 1989 NYS Division of the Budget … Whether a fine paid into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 89-55
… AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (delegation of power to determine promotions) -- Police Department (delegation to chief of police of power over promotions) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Functions (delegation to chief of police of power over promotions) TOWN LAW, §§150, 152; MUNICIPAL HOME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Opinion 97-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Opinion 90-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees … therefore, that the IDA is a "public entity" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18. Further, the IDA was … members of the IDA board are "employees" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18 and, upon the adoption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 91-17
… in providing services by or under the supervision of a physician or, in the case of a dental clinic or dental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Public Safety Overtime
… we’ve received from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New … cap for Tier 5 and Tier 6 members. For more information about overtime limits, visit our Overtime Limits for Tier 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/public-safety-overtimeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist … enroll in full direct deposit. Effective Date(s) The new locked queries are available immediately. OSC Actions OSC has … online and provide them with the opportunity to opt out of receiving a printed direct deposit advice. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s … for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled $328,847, which was 64 percent of the District’s total budgeted payroll of $510,000. Audit Summary The Board did not pay ALS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… Understanding the Program The Board must provide oversight to ensure financial operations are properly managed. This … segregated or compensating controls are implemented to safeguard funds, and reviewing records and reports to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – … significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide the total cost of IT assets in use, the cost of IT assets purchased from July 1, 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Record of Activities: Elected and Appointed Officials Webinar Presentation
The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/roa-presentation-may-22.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.3
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1971.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for … entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees … Options Go Paperless: Employees may check the box to opt out of receiving a printed copy of their Direct Deposit pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19713-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryOpinion 2000-24
… mean a county outside of the City of New York, a city, a town, a village, a BOCES, a fire district or a school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-24Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… Ms. Bailey's corruption,” said District Attorney Oakes. “Like the rest of our community, I'm offended by the blatant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Opinion 90-42
… discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Fees (filing of in rem tax foreclosure lists) FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) -- Liability for (city tax districts) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY -- Fees (exemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42Opinion 90-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as … trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy mayor during … meeting of the board of trustees, may cast two votes, one in his or her capacity as trustee and the other in his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 98-16
How long a school district must hold moneys paid into a tax certiorari reserve fund before the moneys may be returned to the school districts general fund
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Opinion 98-15
… 10, 1998 Daniel Pozin, Esq., Attorney at Law Town of New Castle … Whether the sale of an historic building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15