More scrutiny for economic development spending has been pushed without much success over the last several years despite the arrests of prominent developers and a former aide to the governor. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Lawmakers and good - government groups say reforms that include stronger oversight of spending, a database of contracts and even a freeze on new economic development spending may be needed. (spectrumlocalnews.com)
Good - government reformers have called for strengthened transparency measures when it comes to contracting and other economic development spending. (nystateofpolitics.com)