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Opinion 92-41
… to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[16], [22]; General Municipal Law, §§209, 209-b; Volunteer … a municipality, the power should be denied" ( In re Piers Old Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11, North River, in City of New York , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Opinion 88-34
… of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1660, whether it be done by ordinance, order, rule or regulation, must be accomplished in … regulations pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1640(a)(6), by order, rule or regulation, and that the procedure for … of the former Village Law (repealed L. 1972, ch. 892) by chapter 904 of the Laws of 1970. The purpose of the 1970 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … referendum if it abolishes, transfers or "curtails" any power of an elective officer. Two leading cases on the … Law, §23(2)(f). April 17, 1991 Jeffrey N. Mis, Esq., City Attorney City of North Tonawanda … Whether a proposed local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11State Police Bulletin No. SP-219
… $750 The payment will be made annually in June of each year and will be for one degree only. When the degree is obtained during the fiscal year, the payment will be made as soon as practicable after … employees in BU62 who obtain a degree during the fiscal year, the agency must submit the following information on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-219-2021-state-police-education-paymentOpinion 2006-6
… (leave of absence) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §92(1): A town board may not grant a leave of absence to the town … the supervisor generally may determine to take time off for personal reasons in his or her discretion. You ask … rules and regulations in relation thereto. Section 92 does not, on its face, distinguish between elective and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 89-61
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … villages. VILLAGE LAW, §3-301(2)(a); UNIFORM JUSTICE COURT ACT, §§201(b), 2001(1), 2101(i)(2); CRIMINAL PROCEDURE … office of village justice does not exist, the town justice court for the town in which the village is located has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61State Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… processing of a retroactive action that didn't result in a money change (e.g. retroactive position change with a reason …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationVendor File Advisory No. 8
… vendors to self-certify as small businesses eligible for payment within, or prompt payment interest after, 15 days as established in State Finance Law Section 179-F. … Updating the Vendor Certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Order must be served on NYSLRS after the member retires for child support or spousal maintenance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceSocial Media Use Policy
… TOS. For more information, consult the host website's TOS. In addition they may indicate that they utilize "cookies," … OSC welcomes and encourages you to participate in the discussion on our social media sites. To keep the … compromise the safety or security of the public. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… the site to the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Ultimately, the responsible parties did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the FFI tax money. The fire chief was solely responsible for disbursing, recording and reporting all transactions … transactions. In addition, a dedicated computer was used for online banking but authorized users were not provided … County) The Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. The Justice was unaware that in August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) … AI-powered tools have an increasingly significant role in industry operations including agriculture, health care and … enabling entities to improve government operations. In recent years, the use of AI has rapidly gained popularity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOpinion 91-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of unneeded real property without public bidding) LOCAL LAWS -- Real Property (authority of county to supersede sale … , 1 NY2d 74, 150 NYS2d 585). Rozler , supra , involved the Village Law, which is analogous to the County Law in that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27One-Year FAS – Career Plan
… will be calculated based on a one-year FAS unless the three-year calculation provides a higher FAS. (Note: This … benefit is generally not available to Tier 6 members.) The one-year FAS includes only the regular compensation earned during the last 12 months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/one-year-fasReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… School Tax Levies/LIPA PILOTs: Filing Tax Cap Form for 2016-17 School Year The 2015-2016 tax levies for some school districts in Nassau County were reduced in … the calculation of the tax levy limit should be documented for potential post-audit review. Issued: February 18, 2016 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidanceTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period April 1, 2013 through November 24, 2014. … which comprises five elected members, is responsible for the Company’s overall financial management. During 2014, … sold at each fund-raising event are properly accounted for. … Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No 1 Inc Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Madison Central School District and the Starpoint … for compensation. Starpoint Central School District – Financial Condition (Niagara County) The district has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency and Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 – Green Acres Mall PILOT Payments (2017M-233)
… 30 appropriately budgeted for the Green Acres payments-in-lieu of taxes (PILOTs) and the 2016-17 tax levy and for … (TOHIDA) is a public benefit corporation established in 1971 for the benefit of the Town of Hempstead and is … The Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/12/19/town-hempstead-industrial-development-agency-and-valleyOppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville Central School District – Financial Management and Fuel Inventory (2017M-240)
… Johnsville Central School District is located in the towns of Oppenheim, Ephratah, Johnstown and Stratford in Fulton County, the Town of Manheim in Herkimer County and … are reasonable. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to an amount permitted by law. The Transportation Supervisor should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/oppenheim-ephratah-st-johnsville-central-school-district-financial