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Opinion 88-34

… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns (manner of adoption of … of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; … without notice or hearing ," providing appropriate traffic control devices are installed. This provision was first …

Opinion 92-41

… a municipality, the power should be denied" ( In re Piers Old Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11, North River, in City of New York , … maintain highways and sidewalks in a fire district (see Highway Law, §§102[1],[15], 117, 118, 129; 140[1],[2],[18], … than the width of highways required by statute (see Highway Law, §§140[2], 284). This broad comprehensive …

DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short

… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did not meet on-time performance goals and had … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not meet …

DiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix

… projects. DiNapoli’s audit examined nine projects. Among its findings, the audit determined that DHS had failed to set clear priorities on its 10-year capital plan. Projects lingered, for years … DHS’ capital budget is mainly used to repair and improve its shelters and other facilities. DHS’ 2019 adopted capital …

English Language Learners Programs

… ELLs and are required to make Bilingual Education (BE) programs available in all home languages spoken by 20 or more … nine (78%) school districts we visited that required BE programs did not have a program or an exemption from BE … education; however, 5,632 (77%) students did not have programs available in their home languages and/or grade …

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – New Career Plan

… provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file … following your retirement date. You have up to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to change your … you may change your option selection up to 30 days after your disability application is approved, or up to 30 …

Creditable Service – State Police Plan

… Under this special plan, service as an officer of the New York State Division of State … Police is creditable. You may also receive credit for service as a: Police officer in the New York State Department … a police force or department of a State park authority or commission; Police officer for the State University of New …

Overview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the …

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your … lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or, you may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit … to a designated beneficiary after your death. Filing Your Option Election You must file your Option Election form …

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Police and Fire Plan

… your retirement benefit paid. You can choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit …

Vested Retirement Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)

… in accordance with statute, to reduce reserves with excess funds; and restrict the use of reserves to authorized …

Elmira City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-348)

… revenues and appropriations. The District’s reserve policy does not include details related to the various reserves’ … use or funding. The District’s multiyear financial plan does not include information related to funding and use of …

Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)

… The Cortland Enlarged City School District, located in Cortland County, has a tentative budget for fiscal year … the reserve. After the District’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is … as recurring financing sources and consider reduction in appropriations or increasing other sources of revenue. …

Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2015 through August 25, 2016. … collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in Court, and these outstanding tickets equate to …

Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)

… the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law …

Town of Erin – Town Clerk and Justice Operations (2016M-315)

… appropriations for 2016 for the general and highway funds were $360,414 and $603,301, respectively. Key Findings …

Whitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)

… The Whitesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Independence and Willing in Allegany County and the Town of West Union in Steuben County. The District, which operates one school …

North Collins Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-189)

… plans regarding the purpose, use and replenishment of funds for any of its reserves. Key Recommendations Develop …

Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-402)

… The Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … fund balance totaling $9.6 million was not used, resulting in the District’s unrestricted fund balance exceeding the … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance that is not …