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Opinion 94-19
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … §2; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§21.00(d), 57.00(e), 104.00: There is no requirement for the establishment of a sinking fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 94-15
… made to a school district from private sources in the form of gift, grant or bequest, the investment of which is … with General Municipal Law, §11. Endowment moneys in the form of a true trust are governed by the provisions of … provided for by law, a gift, grant or bequest in the form of a true trust would be governed by the investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15Opinion 88-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING - … meeting rooms. May 5, 1988 Cornelius F. Healy Deputy State Comptroller … Concerning the use of park trust funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 330
… on the changes made to the employee's record. Questions If you have any questions on additional eligibility, contact Seren Hrachian at GOER @ (518) 473-3975. If you have any questions regarding payroll submission, contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/330-additional-eligibility-criteria-and-information-regarding-2002Opinion 88-41
… municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 88-29
… however, holding that the "contract for sale, although in form concerning only the county, by implication also involves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Opinion 98-3
… involved, neither individual shares in the other's pay. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Opinion 2005-1
… service provider. To avoid contravening the constitutional gift prohibition, it is incumbent upon the town to take … in our opinion, would constitute a mere gratuity and gift in contravention of article VIII, §1 (see, e.g., 1988 … the additional payment, the payment would not constitute a gift (see Opn 88-69, supra ). As to pursuing the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Opinion 2005-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or … for private program); (contract for provision of services by private organization) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Youth Programs … prohibits municipalities from making gifts or loans of public money or property to or in aid of private individuals, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 88-68
… for subdivision approval constitutes a contract) -- Disclosure of Interest (application for subdivision approval) … a proposed subdivision development. You advise that the property being developed is immediately adjacent to an … approval constitute contracts as defined in that statute. It has been the position of this Office that such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… ABLE program allows New Yorkers with disabilities to save money in their own names without risking their Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can make … cost of collection services by reducing manpower. Changes in frequency of service, method of collecting recyclables and … real property tax revenues, taxpayers may resist increases in their tax bills. Seeking Competition A local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsOpinion 97-23
… corps at the same time. The provisions of law relating to the qualifications and appointment of members of volunteer … Law (§3000 et seq .) contains provisions of law relating to emergency medical services (see also General Municipal … care and the transportation of sick or injured persons to, from, or between general hospitals or other health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23Public Safety Overtime
… In response to questions we’ve received from employers who are seeking clarity about public safety overtime, Regulation 315.5 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) has been … requirements, is pensionable and needs to be reported to NYSLRS. This includes special duty assignments that involve …
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 in their efforts to enroll employees in direct deposit. … and $75.01 in the balance account. Agency Actions Agencies can run the following locked queries to identify employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksOpinion 90-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 91-17
… Section 2803-a authorizes "hospitals", under rules and regulations promulgated by the State Hospital Review and Planning Council (see 10 NYCRR 400.4), to enter into contracts among themselves and among other public and private hospitals, medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 2002-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … within its boundaries any navigable water of this State may establish, by petition (Town Law §190 et seq .) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 89-6
… of the Penal Law for Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree would properly be deposited into the State's General … pertaining to the crime of Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree that would exempt fines levied in connection therewith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 89-55
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … Town boards are also authorized to determine, in accordance with applicable civil service and other … (Town Law, §150[2]). There is no similar authority in the Town Law, however, to confer upon the chief of police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55