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Opinion 91-34
… fall into the category of public work (see also, 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-196, p 185; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-178, p 189; 1980 Opns St Comp No 80-287, p 86; 18 Opns St Comp, 1962, p 354; 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34Opinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 88-41
… established by a town pursuant to a local law (1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-167, p 210, copy enclosed; Town Law, §§130[5], … North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 NYS2d 161; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, p 119; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal … City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 NYS2d 369; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, supra ; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 98-10
… and miscellaneous expenditures (see DuBois v Town of New Paltz , 35 NY2d 617, 369 NYS2d 506). In addition, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Opinion 2000 - 13
… company may not join a second company unless he or she first terminates membership in the original company. You ask … deemed to have vacated his or her membership in the first fire company upon joining the second fire company. Town … a second volunteer fire company unless membership in the first volunteer fire company is terminated (see 1987 Atty Gen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… that appear online are at least $20 or one share of stock. How to Prove Ownership Provide documentation that the … Documentation for examples of accepted proof of ownership. How to Prove Entitlement ("Who Can Claim") In New York State, … court-appointed representative may complete the claim. See How to File an Estate Proceeding below for more information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesOpinion 92-32
… significant structure which should be preserved as an historic site. The town, however, does not wish to hold title to the depot for historic preservation purposes. The town has contacted an … et seq .) is pertinent here. Article 5-K, relating to historic preservation, was enacted to " ... encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 93-13
… to municipalities within county the cost of sheriff's road patrols); (providing sheriff's road patrols on a part-county basis) LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and … to municipalities within county the cost of sheriff's road patrol) - Pre-emption (formation of special district for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-13Opinion 90-49
… superseded to the extent inconsistent with this opinion. You ask that we reconsider that portion of 1981 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Opinion 92-48
… we concluded in Opn No. 87-71, supra , that when a parcel of real property is purchased with the proceeds of … for a single object or purpose and only a portion of the parcel is sold, the entire proceeds of the sale must be … the outstanding indebtedness issued to acquire the whole parcel. Section 32 of chapter 413 amended section 6-l(2) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceOpinion 91-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of … readily accessible to the subdivisions from which the park land fees were received. The agreement must include … inconsistent therewith. We have been asked whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly incorporated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36Opinion 93-15
… municipality as custodian for the library (1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86), unless the library board has … even when the municipal treasurer has custody (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-57, p 158). Further, even if the treasurer of … of interest; Public Officers Law, §10, official oaths; Binghamton Public Library v City of Binghamton , 69 Misc 2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 2009-1
… relating specifically to the treasurer, and abstain from voting on such matters. Even if the fire district's code of … himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on the appointment of his or her spouse to the office … for the office of treasurer), and abstain from voting on such matters. We believe that municipal codes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1Opinion 2005-8
… A city may not set fees for the provision of emergency medical transport services in an amount designed to generate … a city may set fees for the provision of “emergency medical transport” services by a paid city fire department, … among other local governments, to provide emergency medical service, general ambulance service or a combination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 90-63
… (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation (authority to … for the senior citizens of the sponsor municipality or school district. You ask whether a public library may fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 91-42
… fiscal officer of the village and that it shall be his or her responsibility to have custody of all moneys belonging to … (see General Municipal Law, §119-n). As to the village's home rule power in this instance, we note that villages are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close purchase orders associated with contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsXIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… capital assets should be classified in the appropriate account code to indicate the type of fixed asset owned. … capital assets should be classified in the appropriate account code to indicate the type of fixed asset owned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assets