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Opinion 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-2000-4Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED … of procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. Key Findings Medicaid made improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Career Plan
… Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five years of service credit after July 1, 1973. You are eligible to … complete five years of service before you can retire under the benefits of this plan. Regardless of tier, if you work … creditable service, regardless of age), you must retire by the first day of the month following your 70th birthday, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/eligibility-benefit-and-filingOpinion 2002-17
… in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (of prime contract to construction manager) -- Coordination of Work (by construction manager who … 780, 344 NYS2d 961; General Building Contractors v Oneida County , 54 Misc 2d 260, 282 NYS2d 385; cf . General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Opinion 92-18
… that despite the town's waste flow control legislation, private carters have used lower cost facilities located … the costs of its own solid waste facilities. To attract private carters, you state that the town recently reduced its … , 46 NY2d 52, 412 NYS2d 821; Roosevelt Hospital v Mayor 84 NY 108; Church of Christ the King v City of Yonkers , 115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die … 3 percent each year you continue to be in service. It will not be reduced below 70 percent of the original benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… on or after January 1, 2001 will automatically be covered by death benefit two, the greater benefit in almost all … Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of … equal to three years of your salary. The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. If you are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… on or after January 1, 2001 will automatically be covered by death benefit two, the greater benefit in almost all … Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of … equal to three years of your salary. The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. If you are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefits