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Opinion 94-9
… Officers Law, §70-a made by chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975 permit a county to designate as one of its official … as second-class mail matter. Chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975, however, added to both General Construction Law, §60(a) … as official newspapers prior to 1940 (see also L 1975, ch724). General Construction Law, §60(a) was amended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 88-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … costs of park facilities may be included as a part of the expense of sewer district improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Opinion 98-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … under the Education Law, may construct a building to house and display works of art, objects of special character … the town may expend its moneys to construct a building to house the museum and may annually raise taxes to fund such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
Determine whether the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency CCIDA Board of Directors Board evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOpinion 91-1
… in part within the county. The county is required to adopt rules prescribing the conditions under which and the manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1New Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfDiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… agencies — the New York City Department of Education (DOE), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and New … be updated monthly. New York City Department of Education DOE is the largest public school system in the nation, … collections are budgeted at $850 million — 17% less than what was collected in 2016. This has contributed to budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesOpinion 89-64
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (consideration paid for the purchase … NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §247; VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): When purchasing real property, a village … a town and operates principally as a village see Village Law Article 17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 90-4
… John C. Bailey, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Orchard Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-43
… which is payable under §208-f may be paid to a deceased member's children where the deceased member is divorced at the time of his death or where the … .... Read literally, this provision would permit the payment of the death benefit to the member's children only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Opinion 92-56
… 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon such terms and conditions ... … manager. You ask whether the Town of Fallsburg, pursuant to chapter 791 of the laws of 1972, may pay its town manager … indicate that such allowance would be paid without regard to actual mileage traveled. Chapter 791 created the position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 2004-2
… or she is a member or employee, and in the contracts of a corporation of which he or she is an officer, director, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdfNew Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xls2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf