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Opinion 2001-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or misdemeanor. The provisions of section 91(1), however, do not apply to fire districts (see General Municipal Law §2; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Opinion 99-15
… of municipalities and "quasi-municipal corporations" (NY Const., art III, §1, art XVI, §1; see, e.g., Greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 98-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … In addition, except to the extent restricted by the State Legislature, local governments may adopt local laws, … 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 90-51
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of … 303, 305, 307, 308: Surcharges imposed on customers within a municipality to pay for the establishment of an enhanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 2007-8
… The audit must be conducted by an independent certified public accountant or independent public accountant and must indicate whether the fire company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8Opinion 98-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (establishment of maximum speed limits in villages) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Villages … Legislative Committee on Motor Vehicles and Traffic Safety for chapter 844 of the Laws of 1964, 1964 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Opinion 2007-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to “other … no increase on or after August 2, 1999) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of police chief to … ranking subordinate in the village police department and is in a bargaining unit (the “next subordinate officer”), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Opinion 92-17
… TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, … the long-standing interpretation of this Office. In that case, a town brought suit against the county and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 88-79
… income earned by the village from the disposition of grant funds, including the repayment of principal and interest of … is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development activities eligible for … including villages, to apply for, accept and expend funds made available by the Federal government, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Opinion 89-15
… Inc. , 141 AD2d 509, 529 NYS2d 132; Cook v City of Geneva , 127 Misc 2d 261, 485 NYS2d 497; Cuddy v Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-7
… in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys … operation of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts … moneys to pay debts incurred in the operation of volunteer firefighter's business if the Association determines, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7Opinion 93-24
… This express exclusion suggests that the Legislature does not intend competitive sporting events to be a form of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 92-32
… significant property for immediate reconveyance to an historical society) -- Sale (on installment basis to historical society) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-aa, 119-dd; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Opinion 2008-3
… Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as outlined above with respect to transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Opinion 93-8
… and what procedures or indices will be used to compute the new rate. You have asked whether a variable rate bond or note … and what procedure or indices will be used to compute the new rate. In this regard, we note that, in our opinion, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8Opinion 92-20
… no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory … CORPORATION LAW, §1409(k); TOWN LAW, §§136, 137: A town may not impose a licensing fee for concerts to be held … of the fair, even if the property upon which the fair is held is not owned by the agricultural corporation which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 91-51
… 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-91-51About the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the … a standard work day for an official who participates in a time-keeping system? Is travel time considered … submitting. Continued refusal to submit an ROA will result in the suspension of membership benefits including estimates, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOpinion 91-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Ministerial pre-audit functions, such as checking for mathematical accuracy, may be delegated by town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Opinion 90-33
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- … Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33