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DiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… to use them.” DiNapoli’s report found: Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty. More than 2.7 million … The rate was at least six percentage points higher than states that border New York and second highest among its five … Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM). While OPM is the basis for calculating assistance for many social safety net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsOpinion 97-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of … 806: A village board member who has a financial interest in a business which may be negatively impacted by a zoning … the proposed zoning change is not a contract within the meaning of article 18 and, as a result, that section 801 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college savings accounts … all Direct Plan portfolios will drop to 0.15 percent, meaning participants will pay $1.50 in program fees each year … disclosure booklet here or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf Ascensus Broker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOpinion 2001-11
… for, the fire district if, as assistant chief, he or she does not have any of the powers and duties listed in General … further indicate that, as assistant chief, the individual does not negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve any … anyone who has those powers. In addition, the individual does not, on behalf of the corporation, directly negotiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-11Opinion 90-51
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 89-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Equal Protection … health insurance coverage than those supervisors who were in office prior to such date, as long as the resolution is … are not receiving lesser "compensation" within the meaning and intent of section 200. In concluding that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 91-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (purchases under State or county contract) … a "contract" with the State or county vendor within the meaning of General Municipal Law, §800(2) because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30Opinion 96-21
… facilities or appurtenances by beach erosion control district) TOWN LAW, §§198(10-a), 202-b(2): A town board, … at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was damaged by coastal storms. This is in … at a town-owned beach in a town beach erosion control district which was damaged by coastal storms. It is our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … and bear a close relationship to the commonly understood meaning of the language used in that act. April 4, 1989 Earle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 90-31
… or adjoining counties, jointly, to acquire real property for, and to establish, construct, equip, maintain and operate … field. The ordinance, local law or resolution providing for such action must establish a committee composed of a … Law, §353-a does not prescribe the number of votes needed for the committee to act. Section 41 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 89-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation … intestate to the proper party upon affidavit as provided in this section. ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, §1310: Wages of a … to a deceased employee by a county are "debts" within the meaning of these statutory provisions. Subdivision 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Opinion 88-78
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for … for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) -- Police Department (abolishment of in village); … of a village is not a chief executive officer within the meaning of Municipal Home Rule Law, §2(4), subdivision 5 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced … effectively managed its resources and has seen substantial increases in property values over the last several years,” … While the city has a small geographic footprint and a 2020 population of 10,551 residents, it makes a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureOpinion 2005-5
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 92-13
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … -- Procedural Requirements (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single local law may increase terms of several elective town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Opinion 92-25
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties … to determine whether the commissioner's presence in any particular vehicle would hamper firefighting efforts. … of the duties of the chief or assistant chief within the meaning and intent of sections 176(11) and 176-a. Further, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 2002-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … for open space preservation); (referendum requirements in connection with establishment for acquisition of … preservation of "open spaces" or "open areas", within the meaning of section 247. 2 Although apparently not at issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Opinion 96-23
… §8017: Section 8017 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules does not grant a broad exemption to towns, or other … name of the town . [emphasis added] Again, this provision does not support the town's position that all actions or … Therefore, it is our opinion that section 8017 of the CPLR does not grant a broad exemption to towns, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of State Finance Law Article XI, or to ensure the public health, safety, or welfare). In such instance, both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentation