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Opinion 96-20
… 1970 by a resolution of the village board adopted pursuant to former Village Law, §188-a may be abolished pursuant to … Law, §8-800 by local law subject to permissive referendum. Notification of the abolishment of the police department must … Law, §8-800 by local law subject to permissive referendum. Notification of the abolishment of the police department must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 97-21
… or museum, other than a school library, which enjoys any exemption from taxation or receives state aid or other … or other provisions of law indicate that a different meaning or application was intended from that required to be … reporting requirement on public libraries. Given that the exemption from filing reports with other agencies granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 92-50
… A county may not adopt a post-1953 local law to provide a price preference to local vendors and contractors who would … competitive bidding provisions of its charter to provide a price preference to local vendors and contractors. Under the … could be awarded to a local vendor or contractor whose bid price is no more than 10% higher than the non-local lowest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 2000-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … the proposed district or extension; and (d) whether it is in the public interest to grant in whole or in part the relief sought. If the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… Purpose To determine whether New York Career Institute complied with the Education Law and … Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background New York Career Institute (NYCI) is a two-year private, … To determine whether New York Career Institute complied with the Education Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… Purpose To determine whether Mercy College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … To determine whether Mercy College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) … The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $3.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 572 students. We reviewed a sample of 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of … Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 89-54
… area. Subdivision 8 of section 209-q provides that the cost of constructing such an improvement shall, as the town … If the town board determines that some or all of the cost of an improvement is to be borne by the area of the town outside of any villages, that portion of the cost to be borne by the area of the town outside of any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54Opinion 88-13
… election, it will not be applicable to any contract renewal entered into after his election to office. … have a prohibited conflict of interest in any contract renewal entered into after his election by reason of his … he would be deemed to have an interest in the renewal contract by virtue of his stock ownership since you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Collateral Loan/Pawn Brokers
… Fee: $5.00 Collateral Loan Broker’s Registration Statement Unclaimed Property Forms Industry Specific Handbook - Pawn Brokers … location. Supplemental Registration Fee: $2.50 Reporting Unclaimed Property and Sales Pawn brokers, or collateral loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/collateral-loanpawn-brokersAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Purpose To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… can impact the City’s ability to provide adequate public services for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous … strengthen oversight and allow the public a view into City services, has been modernized, including the release of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolAbout Unclaimed Funds
… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking … Additional Resources Museum or Military Abandoned Property Listing A list of military medals found in safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… Purpose To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with the Education Law … and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background New York College of Health Professions (College of Health) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how … To determine selected State agencies roles in providing financial literacy offerings including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyOpinion 99-8
… the opinion. FEES - Imposition of (for a subscription to minutes of board meetings) LOCAL LAWS - Fees (imposition of by town for subscription to minutes of board meetings) PUBLIC MEETINGS - Minutes (imposition of fees by town for subscription to … the authority for the town to distribute copies of the minutes of the town board meetings to individuals on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Opinion 88-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … of commissioners, the town board is required to cause a map and plan of the proposed improvement, together with an … by the State of New York (Town Law, §202-b[1]). When the map, plan and estimate have been completed, the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9