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Opinion 2001-14
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (intermunicipal agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning … or employee not deemed to have interest in intermunicipal agreement) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Conflicts of Interest … by the village to the town would fall within the literal definition of a "contract" under section 800(2). In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 97-25
… they will not perform compensated services for applicants to the board until after the board approves the applications) … (performance of services by board member for applicant to the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§805-a(1)(c), … violates section 805-a may be fined, suspended or removed from office or employment in the manner provided by law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Opinion 92-14
… Corp. , 203 Misc 649, 123 NYS2d 642, (City Court, City of New York, 1952), the court stated that: These six subdivisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 2000-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 806: There is no provision in article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq.) … Municipal Law §806, however, a town board may require in its code of ethics that town board members abstain from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Opinion 96-8
Whether a town or village is entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law 99l for certain cases which result in a default judgment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 90-30
… or mortgage may redeem the same, generally, by payment of all expenses incurred for the support of the person and for … apply "to any mortgage granted to or made by the state of New York ... or any political subdivision of the state ...". …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30Opinion 88-46
… (as cooperative activity) EDUCATION LAW, §§1604-a, 1723-a; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§11, 119-o: Pursuant to a … invested, provide for the administration of the funds, and make necessary decisions relating to those funds. The school … (the "lead municipality") would be authorized to contract with an investment consultant to advise its fiscal officer, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46Opinion 89-62
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- … such a prohibition. You ask whether a qualified voter may sign nominating petitions for different candidates for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62Creditable Service – State Police Plan
… Under this special plan, service as an officer of the New York State Division of State Police is creditable. … also receive credit for service as a: Police officer in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; … a State park authority or commission; Police officer for the State University of New York (maximum of five years), if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/creditable-serviceOpinion 93-14
… part of a property owner, a county may not be compelled to construct sewer extensions. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning the obligation of a county sewer district to extend the sewer system to serve additional properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 96-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … of volunteer firefighters for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … attendance at conferences); (for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Opinion 89-26
… a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and employees, but if it fails to do so … 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of annual financial disclosure by localities. … between "municipalities" and "political subdivisions" for purposes of the financial disclosure requirements. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Distressed Provider Assistance Account
… Fund, Distressed Provider Assistance Account, annually, for two years. These funds were to be used to provide … as a percentage of statewide county collections for the period of December 1, 2018 to November 30, 2019. $50 … as a percentage of statewide county collections for the period of December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020. $50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/distressed-provider-assistance-accountArchived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… dormancy. Data Breach – Signed into law on December 22, 2021 as Chapter 796 of the Laws of 2021 – A.7612/S.7019 (Otis/Krueger) – Requires the Office of … – A.7436-A/S.6617-A (Abbate/Gounardes) – Requires the payment of salaries by direct deposit for state employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022Opinion 2004-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to be raised by tax on real estate in any fiscal year, i n addition to providing for the interest on and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Opinion 97-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 96-19
… is, by any other general or special law, subject to a public hearing, a mandatory or permissive referendum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 2001-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment (within area of former fire protection district) -- Taxes (setting of lower rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-8Required Documentation
… , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for … Organization) Corporate Seal affixed to a notarized claim form; Notarized statement from an appropriate officer or … your organization can claim on behalf of, such as IRS form 851, SEC form 10-K or Corporation Annual Report. Proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 96-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance … agency through which town's insurance placed) -- Interest in Contract (arising from general concern with overall … of the insurance agency, would not have an "interest" in the town's insurance contracts. The supervisor, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6