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Opinion 96-24
… provided by appropriation) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may determine to … expenditures from a capital reserve fund established for a type of equipment, would be subject to permissive referendum … on a bond issue for the purchase of a fire-fighting vehicle. You ask whether the fire district may include in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Opinion 88-6
… retirement age" of sixty-five. The plan also permits voluntary contributions by participating employees. The … for each day of an employee's active service to a trust fund established by the employees' union. The City's payments to the fund vested in the employees immediately and upon termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Opinion 88-50
… to fix dents and small holes, and clean and refinish the interior of a water storage tank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … to fix dents and small holes, and clean and refinish the interior of a water storage tank depends on whether the work … and removing sediment; (2) Sandblasting or abraiding the interior of the tank (3) Rewelding a number of dents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit the South Bronx especially hard, but the area’s economy has … The COVID19 pandemic hit the South Bronx especially hard but the areas economy has shown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-south-bronx-sees-economic-growth-despite-pandemic-challengesService Retirement Benefit – State University Police Plan
… may retire at any age after completing 25 years of SUNY police service, or you may qualify for a service retirement … you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a SUNY police officer. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable … of your Final Average Salary (FAS) for each year of SUNY police service. For each year of service beyond 25 years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/service-retirement-benefitService Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of forest ranger service. Or, you may qualify for a service … if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a forest ranger. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable … will equal 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of forest ranger service. For each year of service beyond 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/service-retirement-benefitOpinion 2000-20
Whether a fire district may expend monies to pay membership dues in a volunteer firefighters museum
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Opinion 93-5
… of the City of New York , 116 Misc 2d 357, 455 NYS2d 317; Wood v LaRose , 67 Misc 2d 597, 603 324 NYS2d 788, 797, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5Opinion 2001-7
… "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to … e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-4, p 3). Similarly, the cost of operating and maintaining the district as extended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… departments in the general fund, highway fund, water district and two sewer districts. When adopting the budget, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… an ROA, a Resolution must still be adopted within 180 days of an official taking a new or subsequent term of … even if they have not submitted an ROA within the first 180 days from the start of their term. The elected members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… fiscally stressed . This includes 10 counties, 10 cities and 20 towns. This is the fourth year DiNapoli’s office has … Local officials should be carefully examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget … the Comptroller’s report “ Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Three-Year Review ,” visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year … "Solid investment returns help keep contribution rates stable and that provides predictability for employers … the PFRS will remain at 23.5 percent of payroll. Employer rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… / Trustees. Education Law Sections 1604, 1724, 1804 (1), 1903(1), 2524, 2580 Board may, among other options, create the office of claims auditor. Education Law Sections … Educational Services. Education Law Section 1950 Board may create the office of claims auditor. Education Law Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major … by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution of all project … prospective third quarter calendar includes anticipated bond sales by the following issuers: the Dormitory Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… anticipated federal actions will have a significant impact on higher education in New York. As noted by the Office of … higher education (IHEs) are threatened by federal action on student aid, international student enrollment and support … signed into law as Public Law (P.L.) No: 119-21, enacted on July 4, 2025, will impact college affordability and choice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationOpinion 88-41
… fire prevention programs) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal Equipment (use by private organization under contract) TOWN … you inquire whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private, non-profit organization in presenting fire … Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 89-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … its ordinary meaning. Thus, in the absence of a statutory definition or clear statement of legislative intent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… we will honor a properly drawn Domestic Relations Order (DRO) issued by a New York State court. (For information about a DRO issued by other states, see Out-of-State Orders .) A DRO is a court order issued after a final judgment of divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderState Police Bulletin No. SP-223
… Association of the New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an annual hazardous duty payment. Effective Dates 2021 … Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2021 are eligible for Hazardous Duty Pay. An employee who otherwise meets the … will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-223-2021-state-police-hazardous-duty-pay