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Opinion 94-9
… is no language in the amendment restricting the exception only to a publication which was previously designated as the … a newspaper falling within the exception to submit a claim only if it has been designated for publication of concurrent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 88-22
… from its inception, is designed and established to serve only the residents of the town, is not used by the public at large, is operated and maintained with town funds only, and has a limited capacity insufficient to accommodate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Opinion 98-13
… under the watershed agreement, these moneys are to be used only to pay for certain designated capital costs. Initially, … be consistent with those provisions, and we will address only whether a town, under general State statutes, may expend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Opinion 91-1
… work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i); COUNTY LAW, §408-a: There is no … No. 87-46, p 70; L 1953, ch 861; Memorandum to Governor re: L 1953, ch 861, Department of Audit and Control, … subdivision, district in such political subdivision or fire company located in whole or in part within the county. …
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
… for numerous entities that are legally separate but can impact its budget. Today, State Comptroller Thomas P. … for numerous entities that are legally separate but can impact its budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringOpinion 89-64
… fide purchase upon the most beneficial terms, including price, in the public interest. This is in reply to your … the board and the owner have arrived at a purchase price which the board believes is fair, but which exceeds the … what a municipality may pay to purchase real property, the price is a matter of negotiation between the seller and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 90-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a privately owned pond within the village where such pond is an integral part of the village's drainage system and … Whether special legislation by the Legislature is necessary to authorize the village to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 90-43
… to determine their fair meaning (McKinney's Cons Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes, §97, p 211). Doing so in this case, we … Antonopoulou v Beame , 32 NY2d 126, 343 NYS2d 346; City of Rochester v Chiarella , 98 AD2d 8, 470 NYS2d 181, affd 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Opinion 92-56
… the general municipal law. Thus, pursuant to section 116, only those travel expenses which have actually and … put differently, it includes matters directly affecting only the employer and employee relationship" ( Levitt v Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 2004-2
… (spouse of town board member as lessor of real property leased to gravel vendor) -- Interest in Contracts (town board member whose spouse leases real property to gravel vendor) -- Leases (by spouse of town board … and Sales (purchase of gravel from vendor leasing real property from spouse of board member) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW …
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.pdf2025 Year in Review
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2025-year-in-review.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.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.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.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-procurement-062624.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.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdf