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Opinion 94-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … of county to chargeback salaries to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county is not … These provisions are generally parallel to those contained in articles 12 and 12-A of Town Law (§190 et seq.) relative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1North Bellmore Union Free School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-95)
Determine whether the Board adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/north-bellmore-2019-95.pdfRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… of Labor: Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ) … To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesOpinion 95-30
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes and … are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax … The term "local government" is defined to include public libraries (General Municipal Law, §§10[1][a], 11[1]). Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 93-20
… on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of … on checks transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes account to another account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20DiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… business records to fraudulently secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly … the trail maintenance logs to unlawfully obtain $40,000 in grant funding from the New York State Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitOpinion 90-27
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to … 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused her … County,” Donnelly said. “This type of crime steals from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for … purchase was made using town funds, and submitted a second claim for an expense that had already been reimbursed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business … of fuel at a cents-per-gallon rate at different points in the distribution chain, depending on the product involved. … appropriately collect PBT and MFT, as required by relevant law and regulation. We found that, in general, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followOpinion 2001-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (discretion in crediting points under a service award program) VOLUNTEER … of points in another category) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): (1) A service award program sponsor may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 89-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … (applicability to fire districts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §811: A fire district is authorized to promulgate a form … Chapter 813 of the Laws of 1987, known as the "Ethics in Government Act", amended Article 18 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bethpage Union … were entitled and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 94-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICES -- Fees (imposition of … of emergency rescue and first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i), … department and may not supersede the prohibition contained in General Municipal Law, §209-b(4) pursuant to its home rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, called on the city to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundOpinion 98-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source … Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE FINANCE LAW, §162; CORRECTION LAW, §184: A … required to procure microfilming services, when available in the form, function and utility required by the political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Wadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… (ELAP) of the Wadsworth Center (Wadsworth) was established in 1984 and is responsible for the certification of … conform to standards NELAC adopted for implementation in July 2003. ELAP issues certificates of … category refers to the type of sample being tested (e.g., potable water), analyte refers to what is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall Impact From … employees) surveyed reported an overall negative impact in their business in the first week of March 2021, according … of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by President Joseph Biden last week, also provides New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Opinion 90-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … services by member of board of health) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(5), 801, 802(2)(e); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §§2(g), … unless and to the extent that one of the exceptions in General Municipal Law, §802 is applicable. You ask whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared … growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-years