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Opinion 95-15
… (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) REAL PROPERTY TAXES … Property Tax Law authorizes an "appropriate tax levying body" to refund taxes attributable to certain "clerical … or special district are refunded. The term "tax levying body" as used in section 556(1)(a) generally includes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the … to be considered include authority to do business in New York State, licensing (e.g. with the Education Department … This section reminds New York State contracting entities of their legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityOpinion 88-64
Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing authority to provide health and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a selfinsured plan operated jointly by the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 95-8
… moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section 1349(2)(e) and (f) of the Civil Practice … only for purposes of the claiming authority or claiming agent. Distributions of forfeiture moneys under section … authority" and police department as the "claiming agent", or whether the funds are to be treated as a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Opinion 91-8
… and has no other powers and duties with respect to the sale, issuance or payment of bonds, the secretary-treasurer … but has no other powers or duties with respect to the sale, issuance or payment of the bonds. You indicate that the … any express or implied claim, account or demand against or agreement with a municipality (see General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8Opinion 99-4
… 737; see also Masone v Unishops of Modell's Inc. , 73 AD2d 611, 422 NYS2d 450), we believe that, in the context of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the … state-level data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working full-time, year-round, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsOpinion 88-78
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by … -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) … pending proposals in connection with the provision of police services in a village and a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Opinion 91-1
… an expenditure of more than seven thousand dollars and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more … clause as part of the statutory scheme (see Frew Run Gravel Products, Inc. v Carroll , 71 NY2d 126, 524 NYS2d 25; 1990 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 88-49
… of the Village Law authorizes the mayor "to appoint all department and non-elected officers and employees subject … is empowered to, inter alia , supervise and control all facilities comprising the country club; plan and … Law, §4-400[1][a]). The mayor has the authority to vote on all matters and questions coming before the board and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Opinion 89-18
… opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Conferences and Training Schools (wages lost from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training (reimbursement for wages lost from regular job) … lost from his or her regular job while attending assessor training provided by the New York State Board of Equalization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Opinion 90-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Legal … may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought against the town and the … may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Opinion 2007-2
… York State Assembly Memorandum in Support of Legislation re: A. 8931/S. 5822). Similarly, the Senate sponsor of that … (Bill Jacket, L 2005, ch 180, Budget Report on Bills re: S. 5822). Therefore, since prior to chapter 180, cities … L 2005, ch 180, Memorandum in Support of Legislation re: S. 5822, supra ). 3 Thus, under section 3-226, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 2004-3
… establish and delineate limits on the amount of real property taxes that may be imposed annually by counties, … in this section, the amount to be raised by tax on real estate in any fiscal year, i n addition to providing for the … amount which can be raised for operating expenses. If the project is financed voluntarily by either a short-term or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… gaps of this magnitude, meaning more painful decisions for the MTA and its riders, via raising fares beyond … service to reduce costs. Each of these poses risks for the region’s economic recovery. The MTA has suggested to … less regular ridership, the Authority has cited the need for new revenue to maintain service at or near pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityOpinion 91-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and … -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… robust and durable economic recovery. Realizing the City’s full potential requires a strong workforce development … female workers with children in 2021, coinciding with the full and consistent reopening of schools in the City. The … with family obligations, makes it challenging to pursue full-time higher education. 21 Therefore, the SFY 2022-23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… of the third quarter of 2021, Brooklyn had regained over 100,000 jobs from the start of re-opening, registering a … was for non-mortgage arrears. Food Insecurity Hunger Free America estimates that the number of individuals who … and description of the firms at https://www.builtinnyc.com/2017/03/17/brooklyn-startups-tech-companies-roundup 35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… national average, spiking in 2002 and 2009 after the dot-com and Great Recessions. State and federal moratoriums on … Plaster or Peeling Paint 222,900 7% Toilet Breakdown 189,100 6% Elevator Breakdown 188,400 6% Total 3,157,000 100% … York, “Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million to Provide Free Legal Assistance for Struggling Tenants,” November 12, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisis