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Opinion 89-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … population of 50,000 or more (General Municipal Law, §810[1]). For this purpose, "population" means population as shown … disclosure prescribed in subdivision five of that section. General Municipal Law, §812[2] also authorizes any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 94-3
… opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … in connection with a proceeding for the improvement of a road pursuant to Town Law, §200. You ask whether the approval … with a proceeding for the improvement of a private road pursuant to Town Law 200 when it is proposed that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Opinion 93-11
… discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (computation of with respect to installment purchase … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Installment Purchase Contracts (computation of 115% limitation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- … Finance Law, §104.00]". Your question pertains to the computation of the third limitation. The phrase "outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and … gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also sought to determine … what data these agencies use to evaluate and improve financial literacy offerings. The agencies we selected were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyOpinion 94-7
… Memorandum of Joint Legislative Committee on Fire Laws, re: L 1957, ch 849, McKinney's Session Laws of 1957, p 2171; … districts "except where the provisions of a general or special law expressly prohibit the rendition of general … Since only the State Legislature may enact general and special laws, the statutory language of section 209-b clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7Opinion 94-1
… a portion of the salaries of county employees who perform services for the administration and operation of a county … to the cost of establishing a district an allowance for services rendered by salaried town employees when such services are necessary to or occasioned by reason of making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 90-27
… for the establishment of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and … of functions or duties in a county with an alternative form of government). However, given the requirement that each … (§90 et seq .), which governs the conduct of referenda on petition in towns, is applicable "[w]henever this chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/islip-2020-9.pdfTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
Determine whether Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/carmel-2019-179.pdfKings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adhered to the law and District policy when procuring professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/kings-park-2020-22.pdfOpinion 89-55
… We note, however, the Municipal Home Rule Law, §23(2)(f) provides that any local law which abolishes, transfers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Opinion 90-9
… added). We are aware of no authority in the Village Law for a village board of trustees, by resolution, to limit the … balance of an appropriation, from the appropriation for contingencies, from unappropriated cash surplus or … powers, duties and functions as it shall deem necessary for effectuating or administering the board of trustees' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 95-30
… opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by … custody of the chief fiscal officer or other officer of a public library, whether obtained from public or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Opinion 98-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … microfilming services from a preferred source or whether the town may solicit competitive bids for such services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2008-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether there would be a conflict of interest if a school board member also served as a board member of a foundation that gifts money to the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Accidental Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an … retirement benefit within one year following the alleged accident. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/accidental-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… may also be eligible if you are permanently disabled by heart disease, but passed a physical examination upon entry … reveal any evidence of disease or other impairment of the heart (Chapter 437 of the Laws of 2016). If you are applying for disability benefits due to heart disease, your application must be filed while you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/performance-duty-disabilityAccidental Disability – New Career Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-disabilityAccidental Disability – Career Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-disabilityAccidental Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-disability