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Opinion 2000-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Snow and Ice Removal and … snow and ice removal and road repair reserve funds. Moneys in the fund may be appropriated only: a. For the removal of … of the Town Law authorizes a town to supplement the moneys in the section 141 accounts by transfers from the town-wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Opinion 88-27
… and Social Security Law, or similar accidental disability pension provided by the pension fund of which the fireman is … that a fireman who was disabled while holding the rank of lieutenant was entitled to continue to receive his full salary as lieutenant even after the city abolished several lieutenants' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 97-14
… expenditures to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You ask whether foreign fire … of constructing a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for furniture for the department's …
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 payments for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 2000-4
… 48 NY2d 398, 423 NYS2d 466, citing Governor's Memorandum, NY Legis. Ann., 1973, p 303). It has been held that payment …
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
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex … and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2012 to July 1, 2018. About the Program Federal and State laws …
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
… Eligibility Tier 1 Members: You are eligible to retire at age 55. Tier 2 and 3 Members: You must have at least five … benefits at age 62, or may choose early retirement with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: … completion of 32 years of service. (For Tier 2 members who retired prior to August 28, 2007, the maximum pension was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/eligibility-benefit-and-filingOpinion 2002-17
… officer, board or agency of a political subdivision or district therein to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … would receive a benefit equal to two years of your salary; and if you die after three or more years of 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
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … would receive a benefit equal to two years of your salary; and if you die after three or more years of service, your …
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
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … would receive a benefit equal to two years of your salary; and if you die after three or more years of service, your …
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)
… Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die while in active service, your beneficiary will be … of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and meet the eligibility criteria, your beneficiary will … would receive a benefit equal to two years of your salary; and if you die after three or more years of service, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsLegal Topics and Approvals
… Advisory Legal Opinions Local Debt Refunding: Procedures for Seeking … Request these publications from the Division of Legal Services at (518) 474-5586: Application Forms for … Law, §103 (March, 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… the payer of funeral expenses may claim reimbursement of up to $5,000 by submitting a copy of the death certificate, a … decedent lived: in New York State, visit the NYS Courts website for instructions on how to file outside New York … owner and your contact information. Print the form, sign it and have your signature notarized by a licensed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesOpinion 91-25
… a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is disabled as a … section §207-a(2) requires the municipality or fire district which employs the firefighter to continue to pay the … must continue to receive from the municipality or fire district "by which he is employed" the difference between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25XIV.14.D Criteria for Recording General Capital Assets Including Infrastructure – XIV. Special Procedures
… of $40,000 Infrastructure Assets in excess of $1,000,000 For major construction projects, the $100,000 capitalization … capital expenditures rather than the individual assets. For bulk purchases of furniture, equipment, etc., the … from the entity or from other rights and obligations. For intangible right-to-use lease and subscription-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14d-criteria-recording-general-capital-assets-including-infrastructureWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… New York, returned an Indictment yesterday charging GUY PARISI, a Westchester attorney, with conspiracy, mail … the State to protect unclaimed funds in our custody." "Guy Parisi, a Westchester attorney, allegedly embezzled funds … Plains New York returned an Indictment yesterday charging Guy Parisi a Westchester attorney with conspiracy mail fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… New York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments in 2019, provided 317,800 jobs, paid $10.7 billion in total … report found that in April, restaurant employment in New York City dropped to 91,000 jobs as restrictions were … New York Citys restaurant industry had 23650 establishments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-299
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the June 2021 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-299-june-2021-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-and