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Opinion 89-42
… of the village, under the "Treasury Direct" program. This is in reply to your letter concerning the investment of … security is issued, the security being evidenced only by an account master record and a description of the security in … Section 357.21 of the regulations contains provisions for registration of securities and provides, that, except in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… one of these plans, if you are: Planning to retire in the near future. Considering transferring or reinstating a … For members who were already in an eligible title as of July 1, 2025 , the deadline to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members who transfer or are promoted into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… Agreement's goals. As a result, the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) has withdrawn the shareholder … company. "The utilities sector should pay close attention to AEP's commitment to decarbonize its operations," DiNapoli … plan to rescind the Clean Power Plan, corporations know a transition to a lower carbon economy is not just inevitable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law §139-l requires bidders on state procurements to certify that they have a written policy … State Finance Law 139l requires bidders on state procurements to certify that they have a written policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit primarily … by Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesOversight of Campus Foundations
… Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.1 billion, more … two individuals who were working for the University at Buffalo but were compensated by UBF – and not the University at Buffalo – while also receiving a State pension. UBF paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsOpinion 98-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEFS -- Powers and Duties (control of use of personal equipment at fire) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (dinners … Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycOpinion 91-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … Village Law may be used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not monitor online banking transactions. As a result, the risk that the district may become the victim of a cybercrime … agreements. Rye Neck Union Free School District – Health Insurance Cost Savings (Westchester County) District … by offering a buyout in lieu of health insurance coverage. Total savings could range between approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsEconomic Trends in New York State, April 2011
The economic recovery took hold in New York in 2010, but it has been slow, and not all regions of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-2011.pdfOpinion 2002-2
… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2Opinion 2002-2
… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0Opinion 89-40
… other grnds, 285 App Div 751, 15 NYS2d 451; see also Boro Park Sanitary Live Market v Heller , 280 NY 481, stating that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Opinion 92-26
… of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a … a provision of law, including Election Law, §4-136(1) and (2). As a practical matter, our change in view will have few … election not held at the same time as a general election; (2) a charge upon the county in the case of any other election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26State Agencies Bulletin No. 2118
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the … which February 29th falls, the biweekly salary calculation is changed to calculate the biweekly payment based on 366 … Calculation. The Leap Year Salary Calculation change is effective 03/30/2023 for Administration agencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2118-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024Opinion 88-26
… considered, the town would lease the land for a period of ten years from the State, construct the building in … you do not state whether the bonds will mature before the ten year lease between the State and the town expires. Also, … any lease entered into under section 72-h may not exceed ten years. Under this provision, it is clear that a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Opinion 89-38
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority of a school district to … payments to surviving spouses of retired school district employees. You indicate that the school district is … to the surviving spouses of those retired school district employees would violate the Retirement and Social Security Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… exceeded the statutory limit by $1.5 million and resulted in higher tax levies than necessary. Find out how your … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 91-42
… village funds) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-n; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10[1][i]; VILLAGE LAW, §4-408: A village and … (see General Municipal Law, §119-n). As to the village's home rule power in this instance, we note that villages are … to their property, affairs or government (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i], [ii][e][3]). Since fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42