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Opinion 2002-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … basis. You ask whether the cost of expenses for street lighting in a town and for maintaining a building used as the … Whether the cost for street lighting in a town and maintaining a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15Opinion 90-55
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Disability Benefits … abolishes its police department is still required to pay a police officer injured in the line of duty his or her full salary or wages pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-c. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55Opinion 92-31
… -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (publication of informational newsletter) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1): A village, by local law, may provide for the publication and distribution of a newsletter for its residents containing information including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31Opinion 88-70
… You ask whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city … Accordingly, the city may not conduct referenda to poll voters on whether to fluoridate city water, or improve … Whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70State Agencies Bulletin No. 2119
… implemented the 2016-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the NYS Correctional Officers and Police … implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) for members of the Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2119-april-2023-security-performance-advancesOpinion 90-5
… to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed. For purposes … authority to increase the number of trustees and if so by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 89-58
… authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town … 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may establish a park district within an existing larger park district and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… cannot exceed. These rates vary by state and region (i.e., New York City hotel and meal rates are higher than … and is eligible for one dinner, breakfast and lunch in an area with a maximum per diem meal allowance of $55. The … This may occur during peak vacation periods in tourist areas or in other heavily traveled areas. Meals are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsOpinion 88-33
… letter concerning the authority of a sewer district to install, at the expense of the district or the town, lateral … constructed, it was determined that it was impractical to install the laterals to serve two properties and that the … or the developer of the adjoining subdivisions to install the laterals necessary to serve the two properties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33State Agencies Bulletin No. 1301
… should forward the check to the NYS Department of Tax and Finance, Division of Treasury, per instructions in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1301-april-2013-management-and-confidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2221
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2024 Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2221-april-2024-security-performance-advancesEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (2017-S-70)
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s70.pdfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-6) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (2018-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f6-response.pdfOpinion 2000-8
… -- Interest in Contract (county health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation … -- Contracts for (home health care services) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §352; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§800(3), 802(1)(f): A county … is deemed to have an "interest" in the contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Opinion 2000-3
… LAW, §§194, 195, 209-f, 209-g: A town clerk must cause to be filed with the State Comptroller a certified copy of … or order establishing or extending a district pursuant to articles 12 or 12-A of the Town Law, irrespective of whether the establishment or extension is subject to prior approval of the State Comptroller. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Opinion 91-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … Parking Fines (received by city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) … Concerning the proper disposition of fines and penalties collected by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2014 to April 20, 2018. Background The New York State Do Not Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their … Commission (FCC) collaborated to create the National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… University founded in 1841, operates four campuses in New York State: Rose Hill in the Bronx; Lincoln Center in Manhattan; Westchester in West Harrison; and the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s … Tuition Assistance Program - Metropolitan College of New York (2015-T-7) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … (York) is a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY). It was founded in 1966 and is located on … Institute and the Northeastern Regional Laboratory of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Annual tuition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree programs in many fields, including nursing, business, liberal arts, and computer science. LaGuardia’s student enrollment at … awards. Incorrect certifications include 8 students who received awards but did not meet the requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-college