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Opinion 99-3
… is authorized to use foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … as a memorial in honor of the deceased firefighter, made for the purpose of lessening the grief of, or providing … such moneys as follows: ... Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the … whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XI.4.B Standard Contract Language for Grant Contracts: Fixed Term, Multiyear Contracts and Simplified Renewals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… this information may vary depending upon the program. For example: If the contractor’s program is fully operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4b-standard-contract-language-grant-contracts-fixed-term-multiyear-contracts-and-simplifiedCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… enhance their efficiency through cooperative services for the period January 1, 2010, to August 8, 2011. Background … expenditures totaling $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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Opinion 88-75
… very costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for DME rentals that exceeded established monthly caps. In addition, noting that Medicare imposes a 36-month cap on … SUVs, trailers, trucks, and vans – used by 26 departments in their day-to-day operations. It also maintains 43 pieces … TPHI was liable instead, identifying more $37.4 million in improper Medicaid payments that had not been pursued for …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Claims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… To claim lost money belonging to a deceased owner, you need to provide: proof of ownership of the funds by the deceased individual, proof of your entitlement to claim those funds, and a copy of the death certificate. To prevent fraud, we cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesNew York State Debt
… 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, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… to finance the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a special district … (includes the establishment, extension of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended): Sewer $663 Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsLegislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… disabled (disability retirement benefits); Benefits your beneficiary may receive if you die while working for a public … decisions about your future. I encourage you to contact us with any questions or suggestions you might have. Sincerely, … interest they earned. Filing for the Service Benefit The Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80Opinion 2002-14
… §1 of the State Constitution prohibits municipalities from giving or loaning their monies or property to or in aid … NYS2d 885 lv den 80 NY2d 754, 587 NYS2d 906; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-4, p 9; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-50, p 112). An … the consent of the property owners, may need to pump water from the property owners' basements in order to better assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-14Opinion 92-31
Whether a village at village expense may publish a newsletter to be distributed to village residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31XIV.4.A Agency Bank Accounts Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… agency funds, etc. The State Comptroller must ensure compliance with SFL §111 that provides that no money in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4a-agency-bank-accounts-overviewArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… (Zebrowski/Skoufis) – Authorizes beneficiaries to choose pension benefits or a death benefit in certain circumstances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Opinion 2005-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Construction of (by school district) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (leaseback of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3State Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Dates The 2021 … Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2021 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. An employee who otherwise meets the … will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who met the eligibility criteria on 11/01/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-payLegal and Regulatory Authority To Do Business
… Services Licensed Daycare Facilities in New York State NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Licensed DayCare … for state agencies researching a propsective vendors legal and regularatory authority to do business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/legal-and-regulatory-authority-do-businessService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… State Police officers must retire by the last day of the year in which their 60th birthday occurs. You must file an … of your FAE; plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of creditable service beyond 20 years. The benefit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitOpinion 96-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year of a fire district may be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its … §3[d][2]; Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[8]; cf . 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 285, concerning the supersession of Second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12