Search
Opinion 92-10
… when such amounts have remained unpaid or unclaimed for three years. Prior inconsistent opinions are hereby … by a public corporation to a "resident" as the owner or former owner of a "security" is deemed abandoned … unpaid to or unclaimed by the resident for a period of three years as of December 31 of any year. The three year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Opinion 88-49
… of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; Kingston Associates v La Guardia , 156 Misc 116, 281 NYS 390, affd 246 App Div 803 285 NYS 19; Rappel v Roberts , 79 Misc 2d 201, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49XI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for payment of future expenses, such as payments for capital construction, monthly lease or maintenance … in amounts equal to the full value of the contract(s). CAPITAL PROJECTS When used as a category of appropriation, "Capital Projects" includes all appropriations for capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-574
… eligibility and to provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain salary increases. Affected Employees … dated January 19, 2017. The rates and effective dates for each collective Negotiating Unit are: DC37 SEIU IATSE … criteria on the respective effective dates may be eligible for the General Salary Increases: Is in Department 70XX0 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-574-2011-2017-blue-and-white-collar-retroactive-general-salaryOpinion 97-17
… the trustees of a city and county public library to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form … the trustees of a "city and county public library" to complete and file an annual financial disclosure form … those "municipal officers and employees" required to complete and file the annual statement of financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 91-6
… for sealed bids in the manner provided by this section ... General Municipal Law, §104 provides an exception to the competitive bidding requirements of section 103 for purchases of materials, equipment and … by the Office of General Services. Subdivision 3 of section 103 of the General Municipal Law provides a similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Opinion 88-74
… in the Vietnam War. You ask if, in our opinion, it is legal for municipalities to contribute to the monument fund. … Whether it is legal for municipalities to contribute to a monument fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Opinion 99-12
… to extend) TOWN LAW, §§206, 206-a: Subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a town, in … and future extensions. Similarly, subject to public hearing and permissive referendum requirements, a town, in … a district or to consolidate districts (Town Law, §206-a[1]; see State Comptroller's Report Report to the Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12Opinion 90-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … 79-754, p 154; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 412; Office of the State Comptroller, Financial Management Guide, Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… within required time frames. Our audit scope covers the period of July 1, 2016 through March 9, 2018, and includes … Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in special education. (*The terms … this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. The evaluation component – and the focus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsOpinion 88-8
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … from voting not an exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3)(c),(d), 801(1); TOWN LAW, §176(4-a): A fire district … or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the contract; or (c) appoint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Treasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… on charges of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: … in Florida, and then failed to report any of it on his tax returns. Public corruption victimizes the public … Agent in Charge Shantelle P. Kitchen said: “Criminal tax investigations are often intertwined with investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportOpinion 90-16
… a consultant to the county health department. May 15, 1990 Kenneth H. Holcombe, Esq. County of Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … program activities and training programs is eligible for State aid reimbursement when such coordination is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52Opinion 88-51
… (procedure for abolition of); (use of moneys for dredging lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a … repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of a lake if the work is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Opinion 2002-16
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … a laudable purpose (see, e.g. 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-70, p 109). Article VIII, §1, however, does not prohibit the … v Erie County , 28 NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Opn No. 86-70, supra ). It is also well established that, except where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… ensure an accurate count of New Yorkers in the next U.S. Census. Includes a revised version of an Executive proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 92-16
… from volunteer fire company) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (lease of office from town officers and fire companies) TOWN … MUNICIPAL LAW, §802(2)(c): A town board may enter into an agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town … his or her official town duties. A town is authorized to lease office space from a fire company. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Opinion 91-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing of an objection to the issuance of letters testamentary) SURROGATE'S COURT … Concerning the appropriate fee to be charged by a Surrogates Court upon the filing of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Opinion 2000-2
… a band to play at a dance, movies or similar events (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p 124; 1969 Opns St Comp No. … with any general law or the Constitution (see, e.g., Barone v Town of Huntington , 211 AD2d 691, 622 NYS2d … and exhibits of art and art forms. February 28, 2000 Samuel L. Drayo, Jr., Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2