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Opinion 92-39
… of either the State or Federal Constitutions (NY Const, art I, §11, US Const, 14th amend), or the voter rights provisions of the State Constitution (NY Const, art I, §1; art II, §1). The Court relied upon the decision of the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39Determining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member … does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other equitable distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareArchived: Legislative Session 2017–2018
… to limitations on state-supported debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof … Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 (Marchione) – Increases transparency relating to the contract negotiation process for fire protection contracts between incorporated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2017-2018Opinion 2010-4
… company. November 22, 2010 Ronald P. Bennett, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Holland 1 General Municipal Law § 209-b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… through the number of jobs they provide and the wages they pay. Given the ongoing challenges facing many nonprofits in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsPolice Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… We also released ten letter reports to the following: City of Auburn [pdf] , City of Elmira [pdf] , Town of Hamburg [pdf] , Herkimer County [pdf] , Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Opinion 2006-11
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions … has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an employee of the store, the interest would not be prohibited if the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Greater Amsterdam School District – Financial Condition (2016M-110)
… six schools with approximately 3,800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/greater-amsterdam-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-110Opinion 2005-6
Whether a town may donate monies to sponsor a symposium on violence by teens in the community to be conducted and hosted by a parochial school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for distribution to people experiencing food insecurity. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, found that both AGM … and mental health services for homeless women at their 200-bed Magnolia House Women’s Shelter from July 2011 to June … for the three fiscal years ending June 30, 2019, that $1,428,199, or 6.05% of all reported costs, did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2000-14
… 48 NY2d 398, 423 NYS2d 466, citing Governor's Memorandum, NY Legis. Ann., 1973, p 303). 3 NYPIRG , supra, involved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Opinion 97-1
… past liability in accordance with the local law providing for the experience rating, or the county's rules and … St Comp No. 79-732, unreported). A "public corporation" for this purpose includes: (a) municipal corporations (i.e., … valuation. In addition, a county may provide by local law for the operation of the plan on an experience rating basis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 88-30
… generally concluded that a proper exercise of police power does not, notwithstanding its effect on rights and privileges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-30Opinion 91-1
… the inclusion of a provision whereby purchases may be made under such contracts by any political subdivision, … consolidations, codifications or restatements of pre-1953 special or local laws applicable to a local … as expressly provided by the State Legislature or by a pre-1953 local law. Therefore, it is our opinion that a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 2001-2
… -- Powers and Duties (discretion in crediting points under a service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service … in another category) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): (1) A service award program sponsor may not require accumulation … of points in another category. 2 January 31, 2001 Charles S. Kovit, Esq., Attorney at Law Hewlett Bay Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 2000-5
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and Road Repair Reserve Fund … to establish snow and ice removal and road repair reserve funds. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated only: a. For … General Municipal Law §6-c, relative to capital reserve funds, contains language similar to that in section 6-f(1), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 88-27
… his regular salary or wages until the disability arising from such injuries has ceased. It further provides that the … a mechanism which was intended to free municipal resources from an unnecessary drain by providing that a municipality would not be required to pay a disabled fireman the full amount of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 97-14
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided … used by a vol fire dept to pay for constructing a trophy case and furniture for the departments rec room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Opinion 89-51
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional … services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional payments for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 2000-4
… participate in the program would receive post-separation cash payments of $400 per month for 120 months. You ask, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4