Sentences with phrase «office of public authority»

All public authorities will receive better oversight via the creation of an «Independent Office of Public Authority Accountability».

Either right - minded citizens will have to disobey orders or perhaps relinquish offices of public authority, or the new constitutional rulers will have to be challenged and reformed.

Not exact matches

Declaring early in American history that the Constitution was «godless» because it failed to acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ, the church up until a generation ago practiced «political dissent,» not allowing members to vote, hold public office, or take oaths of allegiance to the flag or the Constitution.

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and the Food Chain Workers Alliance have played a leadership role in the City's adoption of the Program by supporting the Chicago Good Food Taskforce organized by the Mayor's Office including multiple City of Chicago Sister Agencies (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago City Colleges, Chicago Housing Authority) and Departments (Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Aviation, and Procurement).

The Authorities Budget Office released a report that found over 25 percent of the 577 public authorities have board members who have not attended state approved training as required by the Public AuthoAuthorities Budget Office released a report that found over 25 percent of the 577 public authorities have board members who have not attended state approved training as required by the Public Authoritiepublic authorities have board members who have not attended state approved training as required by the Public Authoauthorities have board members who have not attended state approved training as required by the Public AuthoritiePublic AuthoritiesAuthorities law.

In this regard, a number of major interventions have been undertaken, including but not limited to the following: • Enhanced oversight responsibility for public procurement with the appointment of a Minister of State for Public Procurement • The introduction of e-procurement by the Public Procurement Authority • Implementation of a paperless system at Port • Implementation of smart vehicle registration and drivers license by the DVLA • Enhanced investigation of corruption in the public service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative Institupublic procurement with the appointment of a Minister of State for Public Procurement • The introduction of e-procurement by the Public Procurement Authority • Implementation of a paperless system at Port • Implementation of smart vehicle registration and drivers license by the DVLA • Enhanced investigation of corruption in the public service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative InstituPublic Procurement • The introduction of e-procurement by the Public Procurement Authority • Implementation of a paperless system at Port • Implementation of smart vehicle registration and drivers license by the DVLA • Enhanced investigation of corruption in the public service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative InstituPublic Procurement Authority • Implementation of a paperless system at Port • Implementation of smart vehicle registration and drivers license by the DVLA • Enhanced investigation of corruption in the public service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative Institupublic service by the Office of the Auditor General, EOCO, National Security, and other State Investigative Institutions.

In June 2009, Sir Michael Scholar, head of the UK Statistics Authority, wrote to Harman to warn her that different headline figures used by the ONS and Government Equalities Office with regards to pay differentiation between men and women might undermine public trust in official statistics.

The paper singled out Assemblyman Richard Brodsky for being a «dogged champion» of public authorities reform, but said his reputation for being overly aggressive and grating «even on his allies» doesn't suit the AG's office, which needs a diplomatic leader at its helm.

The complaint asks the Authorities Budget Office to investigate the State Environmental Facilities Corporation for potential violations of the Public Authorities Reform Act it engaged in while fast tracking the approval of a $ 256m loan for the Thruway Authority to pay for Tappan Zee Bridge construction.

Many of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new hires and promotions announced in March are working in his office but are paid by different agencies or public authorities.

In the initial petition, a litany of allegations have been levelled against her, including spending GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the erstwhile John Mahama - led NDC government, spending about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorised her to use only $ 7.5 million, as well as attending Cabinet meetings during the tenure of the President John Mahama, among other issues.

«This campaign is therefore meant to remind and educate all categories of persons on this civic requirement and encourage the general public to visit any of the offices of the Ghana Revenue Authority across the country and file their tax returns if they haven't already done so before the end of April, 2018.»

She was accused of funnelling GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, the receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the Mahama government, and the use of about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million.

«The bill that Gov. Cuomo is attempting to get through his state Legislature on fast - track — no hearings and no public discussion — shows Cuomo at his worst: Unable to persuade the bi-state Port Authority to do his bidding, he now hopes to strip it of independent action, crippling its ability to carry out its major functions, and turning it into an extension of the governor's office,» said Jameson Doig, author of Empire on the Hudson, the authoritative history of the Port Authority.

The authority had planned to close the center, which lets the public use Stuyvesant High's athletic facilities when school is not in session, on Dec. 20 — much to the outrage of residents and officials — but the authority agreed to keep it open while they work with Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's office to find a new operator for the facility.

Advocates have maintained contact with the project partners at the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) through regular correspondence and public meetings since the project announcement, becoming increasingly frustrated with what they feel is a lack of data provided by the project managers.

The Department of Public Service will see its current - year spending of $ 80 million increase to $ 81 million; spending by the New York Energy Research and Development Authority will drop by $ 1 million to $ 23 million; the New York Power Authority will see a jump to $ 14 million from $ 3 million, reflecting capital spending for the new Empire State Trail, the budget office said.

The petition against her, alleged among others the funneling of GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, the receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the Mahama government, and the use of about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million.

The petition against her, alleged among others the funnelling of GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, the receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the Mahama government, and the use of about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million.

But a number of Labour and SNP MPs have now called on the parliamentary authorities to «urgently investigate» the matter, with former Foreign office minister Chris Bryant calling it a «clear conflict of interest»; Caroline Lucas labelling the findings «deeply concerning» and the SNP's Deirdre Brock asking, «What kind of shameless opportunist would be supporting their colleagues in public while betraying them in private?»

Horner said reformers» collective wish list includes changes to government contracting, including pay - to - play activities, and greater appropriations for enforcement agencies such as the state Board of Elections, the Joint Commission on Public Ethics and the Authorities Budget Office.

The earlier petition against her, alleged among others the funneling of GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, the receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the Mahama government, the expenditure of about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million.

The acting state inspector general's office released a report earlier this morning that found workers for the state Public Service Commission received $ 7,000 worth of meals and golf from entities under its regulatory authority.

Fahey has never run for public office, but he's a sharp guy, the brains behind much of the research Higgins used to do battle with the state Thruway and Power Authorities.

DiNapoli's office found cited the start of a new debt structure propped up by the state's sales tax revenue that would allow for new borrowing methods by public authorities that are done so without voter approval.

A review of the litigation filed by her office, along with prior court rulings, suggests NYC Public Advocate Tish James lacks the legal authority to sue the city in some of those cases.

With a slew of mandated annual reports due this month, the Authorities Budget Office is out with a list of 139 Public Authorities that have failed to file on time.

Executive compensation at some 500 public authorities is the subject of scrutiny by the newly - formed Independent Authorities Budauthorities is the subject of scrutiny by the newly - formed Independent Authorities BudAuthorities Budget Office.

The DA's Office is in the midst of an investigation aimed at the Waldron Terrace Housing Complex in Central Nyack and have hit pay dirt as the seven defendants — who range in age from 26 to 55 — are accused of stealing over $ 300,000 in benefits, and for falsifying applications submitted to, the Village of Nyack Housing Authority and the Rockland County Department of Social Services between 2002 and 2012, making it possible for each to fraudulently receive a variety of public assistance benefits.

«Public authorities are not subject to the same checks and balances that apply to state agencies, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars being spent annually with limited oversight,» reads the release from DiNapoli's office.

He's campaigning on the motto «Stop Wasting Our Money,» and proposes capping public - sector salaries at $ 100,000 a year and eliminating various state agencies such as the Thruway Authority, the Division of Human Rights, and the Office of Homeland Security.

The governor's office released a letter from Cuomo's top counsel to the heads of the state Power Authority, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Public Service Commission, telling them to cut off all contact with Competitive Power Ventures, while the probe continues saying there's reason to believe that there was improper lobbying and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

His bill would restore audit powers that Cuomo took away from his office in 2011 and restrict the ability of public authorities to sign contracts through not - for - profits, like those used by former SUNY Polytechnic Institute Alain Kaloyeros before his arrest in the alleged bid - rigging scheme.

«We do plan on reviewing more public authority contracts,» she said, noting the office has already called for review of the proposed contract for Cuomo's planned major expansion to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

State Representatives: Senator Terrence Murphy; Assemblywoman Sandy Galef; and several state agencies, including the Office of the Governor; Education Representatives; Department of Public Service; Department of Environmental Conservation; Department of Labor; Department of Tax and Finance; Empire State Development; New York State Energy Research & Development Authority; Department of State; New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services; and the New York Power Authority.

The former surrogate for Hillary Clinton will propose new laws barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from public schools, social service offices and personnel areas of city buildings, except when the federal authorities have a warrant.

A litany of allegations leveled against Charolotte Osei including spending GHc3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a bullet - proof Toyota Land Cruiser from the previous government, spending about $ 14 million for district offices when the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million as well as attending Cabinet meetings under President John Mahama's administration, among others.

«As a concerned citizen of Erie County, I ask that the New York State Authorities Budget Office conduct a performance audit of the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) under Title 2 of New York's Public Authorities law,» said Schoeneman in her letter to the ABO.

The state Authorities Budget Office, a relatively young watchdog charged with overseeing such entities, applauded the bill signing as «a significant step forward in reforming the vast and archaic web of public authorities in New YAuthorities Budget Office, a relatively young watchdog charged with overseeing such entities, applauded the bill signing as «a significant step forward in reforming the vast and archaic web of public authorities in New Yauthorities in New York.»

Federal authorities urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday not to review the public corruption convictions of former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell, arguing that he used his office to benefit a wealthy benefactor and was rightly found guilty of breaking the law.

The governor's office released a letter from Cuomo's top counsel to the heads of the state Power Authority, Department of Environmental Conservation and Public Service Commission, telling them to cut off all contact with CPV while the probe continues.

But the report by the State Authorities Budget Office, a watchdog over public authorities and public benefit corporations created in 2009, found that the board of the Environmental Facilities Corporation did not exercise sufficient scrutiny oAuthorities Budget Office, a watchdog over public authorities and public benefit corporations created in 2009, found that the board of the Environmental Facilities Corporation did not exercise sufficient scrutiny oauthorities and public benefit corporations created in 2009, found that the board of the Environmental Facilities Corporation did not exercise sufficient scrutiny of the loan.

The shift of economic development projects from under SUNY - affiliated nonprofits to Empire State Development, which can be audited by the comptroller's office, is a key step, and ESD, a public authority, has modified its own contracting protocols based on recommendations by state - contracted consultants from Guidepost Solutions.

In fact, NYSERDA and its legal department began drafting documents for the sale in May and lawyers in the Albany office of Harris Beach were brought in at the very beginning to ensure compliance with the Public Authorities Accountability Act, internal NYSERDA documents show.

A litany of allegations have been leveled against Mrs. Osei, including spending GH cents 3.9 million to partition an office, receipt of a Toyota Land Cruiser from the previous government, spending about $ 14 million when the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) had authorized her to use only $ 7.5 million, as well as attending Cabinet meetings under President John Mahama's administration, among other things.

CIVIC CENTER — Mayor Bill de Blasio could potentially use space in New York Public Library branches and New York City Housing Authority buildings to meet his goal of providing full - day universal pre-K to all city students by fall 2015, the mayor's office said Monday as de Blasio headed to Albany to make the case for his plan.

The schedule of meetings of public bodies in Niagara Falls government this week: The Niagara Falls Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the authority's executive offices, 744 10th St.. The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a legislative meeting at 6 in Council ChambAuthority Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the authority's executive offices, 744 10th St.. The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a legislative meeting at 6 in Council Chambauthority's executive offices, 744 10th St.. The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a legislative meeting at 6 in Council Chambers in...

The schedule of meetings of public bodies in Niagara Falls government this week: The City Council will hold a budget review session with representatives of the police and fire departments at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St.. The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the authority's executive offices, 74Authority Board of Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the authority's executive offices, 74authority's executive offices, 744 10th...

Michelle A. Rhee, the chancellor of the troubled public school system in the nation's capital, soon will have the authority to fire hundreds of workers in the central office after the District of Columbia Council approved a measure today to grant her that power.

Still, some observers said last week that the political standing of the former chief executive officer of the Chicago public schools probably will not suffer unless it is determined that he or his office pressured school authorities to admit specific students during his tenure.