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Opinion 94-20
… Bonds (use of for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-518, 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL … bonds to pay for "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. You ask … all or part of any "extraordinary expenses" for snow and ice removal incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 89-62
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Elections (signing multiple nominating … of Selection (signing multiple nominating petitions for fire district office) ELECTION LAW, §6-138; TOWN LAW, §176(7): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62Opinion 91-9
… power to appoint a commission for the preparation of new ward boundaries to the advice and consent of the common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9Prohibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… Procurement – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide elected office, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Sale (Erie County) Auditors estimate the town sold the Southside Municipal Center for approximately $718,000 less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0IV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… State agencies to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an … New York State. In order to establish a chart of accounts for expenditures that is both usable and manageable, a list … requires that a minimum number of accounts be created for major expenditure classes. When the expenditure account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewOpinion 2000-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … 2 This requirement, however, does not preclude a company from paying all or a portion of the tax to the fire … the Appellate Division quoted with approval a passage from the decision of the court below which stated that "[t]he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Service Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… or for military service. This booklet describes the types of additional service credit for which you may be eligible. … What is Service Credit? Service credit is a core component of your New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … before you are eligible to retire (vested). It is one of the eligibility requirements for retirement benefits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Opinion 94-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services … may be relevied with the next annual real property tax in accordance with the procedures prescribed in General Municipal Law, §120-cc. You ask whether a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 95-23
… issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (officer's statement based on review of documentation) TOWN BOARD -- … by the town officer whose action gave rise or origin to a claim to be based on that officer's review of documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23NYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… develop a clear strategy for long-term sustainability, in line with international commitments for a safer climate. … company has much more to do. Our request would bring Exxon in line with its biggest European peer, Shell, and we believe … established by the Paris Agreement to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsOpinion 88-19
… To Institute (by town to challenge establishment of private landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of … of lawsuit) REFERENDUM -- Landfill (establishment of private landfill) TOWN LAW, §§64(8), 65(1), 90: A town may … who are opposed to the establishment of a landfill by a private corporation within the town. Actions by a town are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 2000-2
… by way of demonstrations, performances and exhibits of art and art forms. You ask whether a village may authorize the … by way of demonstrations, performances and exhibits of art and art forms" (see also County Law, §224[13]; General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Opinion 91-53
… and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, §§22-b, 27, 42, 202-a[7]: (1) If particular town board members are assigned … or any district therein. This latter provision, however, does not prevent a town officer or employee from receiving an … of a board member holding both positions. By informal agreement with the Attorney General, this Office no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 94-16
… depository when IDA governing board member and treasurer is stockholder) -- Stock Ownership (designation of bank as … not have a prohibited conflict of interest solely because he or she owns less than 1% of the stock of a bank named as a … interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-133
… Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU – BU67) who meet the eligibility criteria … Higher Education Differential Payment Amount An employee’s Comp Rate Code and work percent on the Effective Date in the … (Mil Stip) on the Effective Date, the employee’s Comp Rate Code and work percent immediately prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-133-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-fy-2024-2025Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-138
… Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU – BU67) who meet the eligibility criteria … of Higher Education Differential Payment Amount Employees’ Comp Rate Code and work percent on the applicable Effective … Stip) on the applicable Effective Date, the employee’s Comp Rate Code and work percent immediately prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-138-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-fy-2025-2026SUNY Bulletin No. SU-367
… UUP Discretionary Increases. Affected Employees: Employees in PSNU – BU08 positions who meet the eligibility criteria … Rate Code HRY and BIW or Reason code CSL (Cor Sal) for all other Comp Rate Codes with the effective date of the row … Record Number since the effective date of the increase, all retroactive adjustments must be paid in the most current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-367-2024-discretionary-increases-professional-servicesDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and … DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening its efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actTown of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
Determine whether Town officials adequately safeguarded information technology IT resources
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33