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Opinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 90-1
… are credited to the general fund, town-wide (1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-614, unreported; 29 Opns St Comp 1973, p 173; 1970 Opns St Comp No. 70-753 unreported; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 89-49
… of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor executor) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: In a proceeding for the appointment of an administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or a successor executor as … Procedure Act (SCPA) based on the value of unadministered estate assets when a proceeding is brought for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49Opinion 88-60
… fair reasonable terms for such arrangements. You ask under what circumstances an agreement designated as a "license" or … Concerning what circumstances an agreement designated as a license or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Opinion 88-48
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … Finger Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority. However, in order to assure that equipment purchases are made in furtherance of the corporate purposes of the Authority and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48Opinion 88-39
… -- Disposition (cash bail on felony complaint held by town court and forfeited while town court retains jurisdiction) CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW, §§180.70, 540.10, 540.20; STATE FINANCE LAW, §99-a; TOWN LAW, §27(1); UNIFORM JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39Opinion 88-65
… delivered or mailed to such mortgagee. The mortgagee shall forward such receipt or receipts to the mortgagors in … term 'mortgagee' shall include every banking organization; insurance company; federal banking corporation licensed to do … family residence, and the mortgagee, in turn, must forward the receipt or receipts to the mortgagor at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 92-52
… §§1197-e(22), 1197-j: The Water Authority of Great Neck North may not enter into a cooperative agreement for the … You ask whether the Water Authority of Great Neck North may participate in a cooperative plan for the joint … and municipalities. The Water Authority of Great Neck North ("Authority") was created by title 8-B of article 5 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 97-11
… Whether art 18 of the Gen Municipal Law authorizes a city to require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 92-36
… the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of surcharge to finance E911 system); (implementation of E911 … not authorized by article 6 of the County Law to impose a surcharge on a part-county basis in order to finance the … of a police district within that county and to collect a surcharge only on customers serviced within the district. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 2002-17
… prime contract to construction manager) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§101, 103: A firm may not be engaged both as … building construction project subject to General Municipal Law §101. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a … construction project, governed by General Municipal Law §101. You indicate that the town is considering engaging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Security Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… Technology Governance: Security Self-Assessment Questions A fillable form is available for download and completion online at … changed from the factory default? Yes No N/A What is/are the SSID(s)? 9c Is the most secure encryption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… client, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, was found dead from probable suicide months after being placed in a … the health, safety, welfare, care, or comfort of other residents. In its response, DHS officials generally disagreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOpinion 92-57
… (by State to village) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval By (for contracts for water and sewer services from village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (need for contract to provide water and sewer services to State) … Whether the State is responsible for the payment of late charges imposed by the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57State Agencies Bulletin No. 2388
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: Questions regarding eligibility for this payment may be directed to the Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2388-2025-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2025-uniform-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2290
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: Questions regarding eligibility for this payment may be directed to the Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2290-2024-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2024-uniform-maintenanceDiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… city use the data it has collected through its expanded outreach, placement and services for the homeless to better … Solutions (SHS) division is tasked with overseeing outreach and related services to counter street homelessness. … however, because DHS has consolidated its costs with outreach and other expenses. DiNapoli’s report estimates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2439
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the creation of two … Affected Employees: Executive agency employees who have service at an Authority (excluding Roswell Park) prior to an appointment to a New York State position or employees with a break of over one year in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2439-new-reason-codes-aut-authority-service-and-mnd-mend-over-year-breakRequired Documentation
… online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter … in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the old address. Acceptable proof includes copies of: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire company in addition to the annual sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50