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Opinion 99-3
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of tax moneys to make nominal contribution to designated charitable organization as memorial in honor of deceased … tax moneys may use a firefighters benevolent association to make a contribution to a charitable organization as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… auditors reviewed were either not properly supported or for questionable or inappropriate purchases. Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance … fund balance and spent down fund balance by $427,000 or 71 percent. The board also appropriated fund balances the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… their home, compared to 52% of Asian households, 34% of Black households, and 29% of Hispanic households. The … DiNapoli said. “The low rate of ownership for Black, Asian, and Hispanic New Yorkers is especially … housing. Homeownership rates exceed the state average in all other counties, where single-unit homes comprise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… and efficiencies to their taxpayers, resulting in cost savings to the participating local governments. The … $607 million, including $7.3 million for IT costs, in 2011. Key Findings Intermunicipal cooperation for the provision of IT services has resulted in cost savings for local governments. Schoharie County has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1New York State Debt
… Impact Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtXI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract is proceeding as agreed. The specific form of this information may vary depending upon the program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedOpinion 88-75
… is a profit corporation and which represents the city in a lawsuit would have a prohibited interest in the contract … further state that the city has been represented in the lawsuit by another firm but that the principal lawyer … city retains your law firm to represent the city in the lawsuit. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800 et …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health – … (DME) – wheelchairs, for example – as a benefit of the program. Some DME items are available on a monthly rental basis, subject to caps; when the cap is reached, the item is generally considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not … restitution agency may not deposit into its general fund unclaimed restitution payments collected by the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… to issue debt to finance the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a … permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is above the OSC-calculated average estimated cost threshold. The Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2002-14
… appropriateness of settlement) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; VILLAGE LAW §§1-102(5), 4-400(1)(l), … monies to the property owners under these circumstances. Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution prohibits … or private corporation, association or undertaking. Article VIII, §1 generally prohibits the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14XIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… A bank account may need to be opened and maintained by an agency for revenue collections, cash advances, or other authorized agency sole custody purposes. Pursuant to Section 106 of the … account balances under the administrative control of the agency. Section 107 of the State Finance Law requires the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public officers. You must give … of the governmental entity. If the duties of the position are routine, subordinate, advisory, or directed, then the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… procedures for state agencies and public authorities. NYS 529 Program, Scholarships and Grants – S.9700 (Stavisky) … not made any such contributions. Signed by the Governor NYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter … of Certain Contracts – Vetoed by the Governor, Veto Memo 89, A.10281/S.9171 (Solages/Cooney) – Requires a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Opinion 92-31
… notices of public meetings, information as to the structure and function of village government, schedules of … 744). Notices of public meetings, information as to the structure and function of village government, including names …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… leave public service before you become eligible to retire. I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my … System and the benefits offered. There are several ways to do this: Read this booklet carefully. Many of your questions … time of your divorce, you and your ex spouse can agree on how your pension benefits should be divided, or you can have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80State Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… the 2018-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the New York State Police Investigators Association … code of Leave of Absence/MLS, Leave of Absence/MTS, and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who returns to the payroll by 10/31/2022, may receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-payService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of non-State Police service. Your total benefit may not exceed 50 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitOpinion 2005-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Construction of (by … (General Municipal Law §2). 3 Therefore, section 72-j does not provide authority for a school district to … to sell “any real estate … and the buildings thereon ..”, does not encompass a sale of property that it is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3