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Opinion 90-44
… "for each office or position of employment, the title, the number of persons in the title, [and] the recommended rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Statewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Liquor Authority … and documentation requirements. The audit also sought to determine if the Authority complied with the administrative protocols related to enforcement actions, including the revocation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewalsOpinion 88-54
… The town board may, however, initiate proceedings for such an extension prior to the effective date of the … December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the consolidated district. As noted in … special districts only becomes effective after the period for filing a petition requesting a referendum has expired or, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Opinion 93-24
… TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may not improve vacant land owned by the district with permanent outdoor … tennis courts. You ask whether a fire district may improve vacant land owned by the district with permanent outdoor … may not expend moneys to provide such facilities on vacant land owned by the district. As an alternative, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Efforts 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.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2119
… rating date. Promotion Recalculation Employees who would have been eligible to receive the April 2023 Security … Performance Advance but were promoted to a higher grade in any bargaining unit prior to April 2023 may be eligible for a … addition, employees new to a Security bargaining unit who have not completed one hundred (100) workdays in their grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2119-april-2023-security-performance-advancesOpinion 91-56
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Termination … AUTHORITIES LAW, §2828: The term "liabilities", as used in Public Authorities Law, §2828, includes bonds, notes and, … must be read so that each word or phrase will have a meaning and serve a purpose (see McKinney's Statutes , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 97-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a highway, road, avenue, lane or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does not fall within the provisions of Village Law, §6-622 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Opinion 92-45
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … The purpose of this provision is to "expressly [prohibit] any charge to be made for either emergency or general … p 2171; cf . General Municipal Law, §122-b[2] authorizing any county, city, town or village to provide an emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 91-41
… tax increases, section 81(1)(e) does not provide authority for a petition to require a referendum on that question. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Opinion 88-58
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … reserve fund for the construction of a highway garage. You have indicated that the reserve fund was established for the … would be subject to referendum only if the obligations have a maturity of more than five years or not less than some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Opinion 2006-11
… §800[3][b], [c]). A "contract" for this purpose means any claim, account or demand against or agreement with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Opinion 90-18
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … 65; see General Municipal Law, §100-a). Therefore, unless any of the exceptions to the competitive bidding requirements … questions or to waive immunity against prosecution, have been declared unconstitutional as violative of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-18Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… It is important not to exceed the IRS mileage rate because any reimbursement above this rate may be considered taxable … of $42.50. Per diem allowance method — This method does not require the employee to produce receipts for their … restrictions, health concerns or handicapped access. Any exception to the maximum travel rates should be approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsOpinion 98-7
… traffic signal control system); (acquisition of indefinite number of items of equipment) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Traffic … be established to finance the acquisition of an indefinite number of chiefs' cars, the fund would be established to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Opinion 89-34
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … specifically provides that the superintendent shall have the authority to control highway equipment and determine … town property (Town Law, §64[3]). The town board also, at any time, may require any town officer or employee to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Opinion 2002-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … for the counties, cities, towns and villages of the state to manage the historic and cultural properties under … in the history, architecture, archeology or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation" (General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … for the counties, cities, towns and villages of the state to manage the historic and cultural properties under … in the history, architecture, archeology or culture of the state, its communities, or the nation" (General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10