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Opinion 92-50
… Protection (preference to local bidder) -- Privileges and Immunities (preference to local bidder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … , whether a county could adopt a local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … we concluded that a post-1953 local law which provides for an award to a bidder employing a prescribed percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 95-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) … designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city in which the cable company is located imposes a 5% franchise … purposes of this opinion, we have assumed that the company in question has authority to include the fee as a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Department and local health department within 2 hours of discovery and to notify the public and affected and adjoining municipalities within 4 hours of discovery. To ensure appropriate notification, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… significant canal structures that have not been inspected in many years – and some not at all, possibly elevating risks … repair needs are being met. It is encouraging that in response to the audit, canal officials largely concur with … of the New York State Thruway Authority, was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the state canal system. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… period, require certification by OCA before paychecks for the affected employees can be released. Also, paychecks for an employee whose Recertification Date has expired will … and will, if applicable, update the Recertification Date for all affected employees. New Page Emp Job Certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsOpinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 89-35
… of the town" (Town Law, §64[1]) and has the ultimate responsibility to determine the investment policy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 2007-2
… Platkin in Support of S. 5822, June 27, 2005; Memorandum from the State Board of Elections to Hon. Richard Platkin, … because County Law §233-a(3)(e) excludes the charge back from the computation of the county’s tax limit and, in so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 89-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… charities that receive taxpayer dollars, you will face justice. Through my partnership with Comptroller DiNapoli, we … sentenced by the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to a one-year jail sentence. Cohen also paid $650,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorWestmere Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District filed accurate and timely annual … as required, even though the accounting books were up-to-date and the Board received periodic information detailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/18/westmere-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2014m-12Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2015M-188)
… internal controls to address a lack of segregation in the Treasurer’s cash disbursement duties. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/10/23/stony-creek-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2015mMiddletown-Hardenburgh Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-141)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Hardenburgh in Delaware County and the Town of Middletown in Ulster County. The District, which is governed by a … well as a village, another town and another fire district in Delaware County. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/01/middletown-hardenburgh-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014mTown of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties with 147 agricultural, non-profit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Mount Sinai Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-34)
… our audit period. It totaled $11.5 million at the end of 2016-17. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/mount-sinai-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementTown of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. Background The Town of Niagara is located in Niagara County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… October 6, 2015. Background The Town of Ashford is located in Cattaraugus County. The Town, which has approximately … project plan to ensure that the water project is completed in a timely manner. Review water rates to ensure that rates are assessed in a fair and equitable fashion and revenues will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Hartford Central School District – Cafeteria Collections (2018M-10)
Hartford Central School District Cafeteria Collections 2018M10
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/hartford-central-school-district-cafeteria-collections-2018m-10Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… Cairo, Durham, Athens, Catskill, Coxsackie and Greenville in Greene County, Conesville in Schoharie County, and Rensselaerville in Albany County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246