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Opinion 2005-6
… classroom. Inasmuch as the proposed use in the instant case is of an auditorium, the issue of whether this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 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 88-68
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards … for subdivision approval constitutes a "contract" with the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2), and, even if it … §809 also may not be applicable to a planning board member in such circumstances. You ask if a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Opinion 97-19
… otherwise prohibited 2 . October 15, 1997 William H. Price, Jr., Esq., Attorney at Law East Marion Fire District 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 92-30
… between the county and such agencies. October 9, 1992 Kenneth R. Ingenito, Chairman Rockland County Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 98-13
… activity (see, gen., 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, p 103; New York Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 98-3
… on the particular circumstances. It may be advisable for the supervisor to recuse himself or herself and abstain … which specifically relate to the town comptroller and for the town comptroller's audit function in connection with … record of the governing board's proceedings. A "contract", for purposes of article 18, is defined in General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-3Opinion 94-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … donations made to a school district from private sources in the form of gift, grant or bequest, the investment of … endowment or extraclassroom activity funds, depends on the meaning and intent of the provision. We believe that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-15NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … way to save and invest funds without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related … designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health independence and quality of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson Heights’ diverse and dynamic immigrant community is the … economic success, some challenges remain. The Jackson Heights area is living proof of the positive economic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste collection should periodically evaluate these services … station may include one or more large containers for solid waste in a centralized location. Transportation costs can … The NYSDEC also has general information about solid waste composition and characterization in New York State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsFranklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… review on the district’s website so that the community and other interested parties can make informed decisions. The … administrative information. As a result, the community and other interested parties could not readily access and review … District officials limited the taxpaying community and other interested parties’ ability to readily access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93Richburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… of New York (State), distinct from the municipalities in which they are located. Fire districts are generally … adopting required policies, conducting financial activity in a transparent manner, reviewing financial records, … Treasurer’s records in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 177. Ensure all of its members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 5, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … District District Board of Educations Board appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Opinion 91-17
… to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-18, p 41; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-2, p 6). Section 2801(1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 90-7
… of an act or omission which occurred while the officer or employee was acting within the scope of his or her … the adoption of local law or resolution (i) to confer the benefits of this section upon the employees of such public … or public benefit corporation, or (v) any other separate corporate instrumentality or unit of government...". The IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – … significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were unable to provide … $222,000. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Opinion 2002-3
… district. Town Law §198 sets forth a town board's powers with respect to improvement districts. Subdivision 10 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… Did the Caledonia Fire Department (Department) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … to detect discrepancies. The Department is composed of volunteer members and is governed by its bylaws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… Objective Did the Montauk Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) pay Advanced Life Support (ALS) … – March 31, 2024 Understanding the Program Payroll is one of the largest components of a fire district’s budget. The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153