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Opinion 88-39
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … -- Disposition (cash bail on felony complaint held by town court and forfeited while town court retains jurisdiction) CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW, §§180.70, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 88-65
… must provide a tax receipt when taxes are paid from a mortgage escrow account. You have also asked whether a … such taxes. Such bill shall be enclosed with a succeeding mortgage statement sent to such mortgagor. This section shall … to the mortgagor at least annually with a succeeding mortgage statement. This conclusion applies to payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 92-19
… single-family dwellings, although the "Rules of the Road" would apply upon private roads open to public traffic. … authorized (Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1600). Article 41 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (§§1660-1664) relates to … roads. We note, however, that the so-called "Rules of the Road" contained in Title VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 2004-4
… irrespective of whether the law partner is engaged as an independent contractor or employee. The district's code of … the law partner is engaged by the school district, independent of the partnership, either as an employee of the district or an independent contractor, and all compensation is to be paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Opinion 94 - 23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the … be extended on town board motion, without petition (see 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 280). Subdivision two provides, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Opinion 2002-17
… December 30, 2002 Kenneth M. Dodge, Supervisor Town of Schuyler 1 Note that we have concluded that the consultative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Opinion 93-32
… Disclosure (authority of State Comptroller to obtain access to annual financial disclosure statements) … and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to obtain access to annual financial disclosure statements) STATE … Integrity , 144 Misc 2d 342, 544 NYS2d 936; cf . Ward Telecommunications and Computer Services Inc . v State , 42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-3
… the Town Law, irrespective of whether the establishment or extension is subject to prior approval of the State … ask whether a resolution approving the establishment or extension of a town special district under Town Law, article … even though prior approval of the establishment or extension by the State Comptroller is not required. You also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Annual Financial Report
… in the Applications Resources section of this webpage. You may also contact our office at 1-866-321-8503, option 4. … Summary of Annual Financial Reporting Changes [.pdf] If you have any questions regarding the new Annual Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 327-A
… Productivity Gain Payments Affected Employees Employees in the Security Services Unit (BU 01) and Security … between NYSCOPA, Council 82 and the State of New York a pilot Productivity Gain Program has been established to … memorandum from Seren A. Hrachian, dated August 14, 2001, Pilot Productivity Gain Program. For all qualified employees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/327-2002-productivity-gain-program-lump-sum-payments-employees-representedOpinion 88-2
… -- Assessments (special assessment area for refuse collection in village) LOCAL LAWS -- Refuse and Garbage Collection (imposition of benefit assessment for in village) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (means of financing collection in villages) … Whether a village may impose user fees for the collection of garbage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… Affected Employees Employees with a TIAA/CREF record in PaySR, including employees whose TIAA record has been … seven (7) year period (where applicable). Therefore, it is necessary to revise the current processing for both the … the Projected 7 Year Completion Date and the Check Date ER % Increased fields will be grayed out. NOTE: If an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersOpinion 2000-22
… service) -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm); (town attorney or town attorney's law firm representing clients before town agencies) GENERAL … in a pre-existing contract between the town and his or her law firm. The attorney, however, would be required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22State Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… in this field matches the last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… in this field matches the last 4 of the employee’s SSN. Phone: OSC does not specify what phone number the employee must provide. However, if the phone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryOpinion 2007-2
… of); (custody of voting machines) COUNTY LAW §361-a; ELECTION LAW §§3-226, 4-136 and 4-138: Counties may, but are … pursuant to a provision of law, including the expenses of election inspectors and expenses relating to the repair and … Whether amendments made to the Election Law require or permit the chargeback of election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. … and New York is one of a handful of states that offer state tax relief. Contributions made by December 31 can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards … funds. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller's … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… This project culminated in June 1999 with the issuance of Statement 34 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board - … and Local Governments. Major changes required by GASB Statement 34 include: Government- Wide Reporting Focus on … information (Management Discussion and Analysis) GASB Statement 34 will be effective in three phases depending on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Opinion 88-32
… informing the public of the name, office, address, office phone number, and office hours of the town clerk. You have … an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address and office hours of the town clerk. … stating the clerk's name, office address, office hours and phone number (see Town Law, §30, describing powers and duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32