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Opinion 88-1
… of property presently used as a village parking lot. You ask whether the parking lot may be determined to be … lease a parking lot as a substitute for the one conveyed. You also ask whether the village may convey the parking lot … pursuant to section 72-h. January 12, 1988 Bernard I. Kunert, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Warwick … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1Opinion 88-66
… text, as a test, as answer material for a test, or as an atlas, if the parties expressly agree in a written instrument …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66Opinion 90-32
… Law, §142(4). Inconsistent prior opinions are superseded. You ask whether a town's proposed expenditure of moneys in … referendum pursuant to section 142(4) of the Highway Law. You also ask whether any referendum would be required if the … the Court stated with respect to section 35.00(c) that "[i]t seems rather clear that the only logical purpose to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Claims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… is entitled? Bulk purchases or early payments may entitle you to receive discounts on purchases. Has this claim been … being claimed for payment. We generally recommend that you do not pay aggregate "past due" amounts unless the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingOpinion 89-34
… superintendent reconsider his appointment of the deputy. You ask whether a town board is authorized to make inquiry … that he censure the employees for such actions. You also ask whether the board may recommend to the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 91-27
… public bidding) COUNTY LAW, §§2(b), 215(5), (6); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A non-charter county may not supersede section 215 of the … by a non-charter county to an historical association. You state that the county has commenced eminent domain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Opinion 89-18
… made to an assessor as reimbursement for lost wages. You ask whether a town may reimburse a town assessor for … to whether a town may pay for the lost wages under its home rule authority, we note that Municipal Home Rule Law, … if any, that it would provide to the employee. On balance, I hold that the respondent has fulfilled its obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18X.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Units will process payments to these payees via Single Pay Voucher using a Single Payment Vendor ID established for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationState Agencies Bulletin No. 926
… Employees who are at the Job Rate will be brought to Longevity Step 1; employees above the Job Rate and … earnings that are automatically calculated by the system (i.e. overtime), agencies must separate earnings by pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/926-october-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… who rip off taxpayers will be prosecuted and punished. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership in … corruption and to ensure that taxpayer money is protected. I also thank the Met Council board of directors for … message to those who would violate the public's trust: you will be caught and prosecuted. My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… the near term). Establish a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsOpinion 93-6
… services on behalf of a fire protection district. You ask whether a town and a village may enter into an … we are mindful that the Attorney General in Opn No. I 89-26 has concluded that a village may contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Opinion 99-3
… for the purpose of lessening the grief of, or providing comfort to, the family of the firefighter. You ask whether … for the purpose of lessening the grief of, or providing comfort to, the family of the firefighter. May 26, 1999 Emil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-3Opinion 93-20
… the town board to require a countersignature in order for the receiver to transfer moneys deposited to his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 98-24
… of a bordering fire company) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-i: A fire district which, pursuant to General Municipal Law, … if injured during the time such services are rendered. You ask whether a fire district which, pursuant to General … under the VFBL. In general, section 30 provides that the "home area" of the firefighter at the time of injury is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 98 - 19
… of a fire district is subject to a mandatory referendum. You ask whether an installment purchase contract of a fire … subject to the same type of referendum requirements (i.e. mandatory or permissive) as an issuance of obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-19Opinion 95-29
… retiring the outstanding debt on behalf of the district. You ask whether the facilities of a town water district, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-29Opinion 91-42
… village funds) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-n; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10[1][i]; VILLAGE LAW, §4-408: A village and its fire department … treasurer to be jointly invested with village moneys. You ask whether a village and a village fire department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42Opinion 96-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … reduction or suspension of a retirement allowance if a retired member returns to active public service and is … exceptions, for the suspension of public retirement pensions and annuities following retirement from the civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Opinion 92-11
… claims established pursuant to Education Law, §1709(8-c). You ask whether a union free school district which maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11