A.G. Cuomo announced this morning that he has entered into a settlement agreement with Bill White, who was a fundraiser for former State Comptroller Alan Hevesi and an unlicensed placement […]
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CPI Issues Guidelines on “Widely Attended Events”
Earlier today, the Commission on Public Integrity issued new guidelines on “widely attended events” and their application to legislative receptions and similar events. (Clicking on the link above opens a […]
Comptroller DiNapoli complains to Board of Elections
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s campaign wrote to the State Board of Elections today, charging that his opponent, Harry Wilson, violated the “Fair Campaign Code.” The Code requires candidates who publicly […]
Markets in…Legislative Staff?
Eric Lichtblau of the New York Times: “Lobbyists Rush to Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead of Vote.” Lobbyists Rush to Hire G.O.P. Staff Ahead of Vote
IG issues final report on DOH mail clerk
The State Inspector General has issues his final report on Department of Health mail room clerk who used DOH resources to run an eBay business.
Gustavo Rivera Requests Federal Election Monitors
The New York Observer reports that Gustavo Rivera, who is challenging Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr., has asked the U.S. Department of of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to monitor […]
Espaillat Election Ad May Violate Federal, State Law
The Daily News reports that an advertisement for Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, who is running for the state Senate, may have violated state and federal law; the Espaillat campaign denies any […]
IG Finds Improper Use of Legislative Grant
The New York State Inspector General’s Office found that the former Executive Director of the Stillwater Area Community Services Center falsified expenses on a $2,820 voucher filed with the New […]
AG to investigate NY State Fair
Yesterday, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that he has obtained a referral from the Governor for investigation “into patronage, cronyism and waste of taxpayer money at the New York State […]
CPI settles with former ORPS employee
The Commission on Public Integrity has announced a settlement with the former Chief Information Officer for the Office of Real Property Services. An $8,000 fine was imposed as part of […]