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Opinion 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
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention 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-89-26Archived: 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-2001-8Archived: Legislative Session 2015 –2016
… certain tax check-off funds were used during the preceding calendar year. Eliminate Notary Requirement on Membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2015-2016Opinion 89-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … the notice of claim property (sic) belonging therein. The date, hour and minute of the filing of notice of each claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… board must approve the petition or resolution. If they do not, the proceedings terminate and the current justice … Association Phone: (800) 669-6247 Email: NYSMA1@gmail.com Web: https://www.nysma.net New York State Association of … 599-0722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nysamcc.com New York Conference of Mayors Phone: (518) 463-1185 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsOpinion 2000-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund v Roome , 93 NY 313 [1883], a case upholding the constitutionality of … natural protectors and reduced to poverty and want" (93 NY 313 at 320). Although the reference to "widows and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16