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Opinion 91-26
… engaged a firm in 1988 to prepare plans and designs for the construction of a new library building. You have … once voter approval of the project was obtained. Financing for the construction recently received voter approval and the … board is now negotiating with the previously selected firm for its services in connection with the construction phase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 92-3
… the chairman approves vouchers submitted by the engineer for services rendered to the planning board. General … business entities (General Municipal law, §800[3][b]-[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … performance of official duties or was intended as a reward for official action. In addition to any other penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… or substance abuse issues and individuals were placed in a shelter that could not give them the help they needed. … not establish a causal relationship between individuals’ shelter placements and outcomes, it found that appropriate … lower the risk to individuals inside and outside of the shelter system. “The Department of Social Services must do a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOpinion 91-25
… Plattsburgh , 84 Misc 2d 70, 376 NYS2d 781, affd 50 AD2d 614, 375 NYS2d 500, lv denied 38 NY2d 1004, 384 NYS2d 441). … retirees (see Harzinski v Village of Endicott , 57 NY2d 614, 454 NYS2d 54, modifying 83 AD2d 305, 445 NYS2d 247; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… the efforts to address them. "Noise in New York City is a significant quality of life and public health concern," … for taking steps to better enforce local law, but there is more that city agencies can do to control noise … noise survey had suggested that the city identify a public official to manage nightlife noise complaints. In response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeOpinion 88-42
… entitled is obligated to refund such moneys to the county for the benefit of the municipality entitled thereto. A … were entitled were obligated to refund the excess amounts for the benefit of the municipalities that received less than … concluded, however, that there was no statutory authority for the municipalities which received the excess moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 95-11
… "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" are not defined for purposes of General Municipal Law. However, the Civil … appointments to a position may be made when the need for such service is important and urgent, and, generally, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Opinion 99-15
… behalf of a county, city, town, village or school district for municipal or school district purposes" (Real Property Tax … needed to be raised by a village by real property taxation for all village purposes must be levied against all … to the extent that the State Legislature has provided for exemption from taxation (see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal … A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., and United Health Group Inc. DiNapoli’s actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesSeaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… graphics card is a computer component that renders images, videos and animations on a computer screen. 2 We estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112Opinion 89-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions … and stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 802(1)(a), (1)(g); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §60.10: (1) A town supervisor … or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Opinion 89-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Obstructions (cutting … center line of which forms the boundary between two towns in different counties, must be borne equally by the affected … town may maintain and repair a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Connetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash … The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Ordinary Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… accident. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of … two years) following the last date you were paid on the payroll, provided your employment has not been terminated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… payable; A member may be required to elect a pension payment option (sometimes called a retirement option) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewBatavia City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-160)
… the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2012 through March 10, 2016. Background The Batavia City School District is located in the City of Batavia and the Towns of Batavia … of fund balance and reserves in the annual budget. Review all reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/batavia-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-160Addison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 15, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Village of Richfield Springs – Justice Court (S9-14-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported … is not reporting potential traffic violation offenders to the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in a timely … the DMV pending-ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly reported, as paid or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-richfield-springs-justice-court-s9-14-1