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Opinion 97-11
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … disclosure requirements) MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (authority to establish financial disclosure … authorities) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (applicability of municipal financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 92-36
… and services needed. The intent of the legislation, then, is to provide counties with a "...funding mechanism to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 91-26
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board … herself from any discussions and votes on matters relating to the contract. A public library may adopt a code of ethics … daughter of the president of the library board as a junior architect. You state that neither the board president nor his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 90-1
… proceeds to a school district to develop a school district playground if the town board determines that the playground will benefit town residents. You ask whether the … within the town to assist with the development of a school playground. Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 88-50
… 184 we concluded that "metalizing" the interior of a water system standpipe also constitutes a "repair", rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Opinion 88-48
… 162; Thompson v Dormitory Authority , 48 Misc 2d 296, 264 NYS2d 842; cf . Public Authorities Law, §2603-a which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 88-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. FEES -- Refund (refund by county treasurer of 2% cash bail fee) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99m of the General Municipal Law where the defendant in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Opinion 90-15
… (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) LOCAL LAWS -- Abolition and Creation of … (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) -- Procedural Requirements (mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 89-49
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or … executor) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49Opinion 89-41
… mandatory referendum to establish a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of a fire district may be … prior to the establishment of a service award program for the volunteer firefighters of a fire district pursuant to … authorizes the establishment of a "service award program" for the volunteer firefighters of: (1) a "political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-41Opinion 88-65
… paying the tax and the charging of a fee therefor. This is in reply to your letter which asks our opinion as to whom … Tax Law which states, in part, the following: "1. .... Where a tax is paid by a mortgagee which is subject to the … this state; national banking association; federal savings bank or federal savings and loan association; federal credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 88-60
… arrangement with a private party would have to be in the form of a revocable license, grant of privilege or true … involve an expenditure of public moneys ( Citiwide News v NYCTA , 62 NY2d 464, 478 NYS2d 593). Nonetheless, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Security Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… and SLAs for IT services specify the level of service to be provided by the vendor and specific remedies if those … passwords? Yes No N/A Describe expectations and how those expectations are communicated: 7f Have password … No N/A Who monitors the accounts? How often are online accounts monitored? Wireless Network 9a Are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s finances have stabilized, and the Division of Budget (DOB) is now forecasting reduced … positive developments, as well as risks, challenges, and concerns, including several new proposals that restrict … steps to stabilize its finances with higher reserves and lower projected budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … with mental health and substance abuse issues, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings needs to do more to prioritize workers’ safety,” DiNapoli said. “The agency has the obligation to make sure that contractors and building owners address safety and building code issues timely. It should make the … Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyVendRep System Contract Search
… entities, only approved contracts are displayed. Back to top Contract Search Roles Users are assigned roles which … contracts for their State contracting entity. Back to top Internet Browser The VendRep System is a secure web-based … are enabled within your browser settings. Back to top Conduct a Search A user may search for contracts by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-contract-searchState Agencies Bulletin No. 2290
… employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2290-2024-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2024-uniform-maintenanceDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of … found plans with incorrect or outdated contact information for key personnel, unarmed door alarms and radios that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planning