Not exact matches
He was included in the closed -
door budget negotiations with the governor, making him a visible player in the
process.
«As in past years, the
budget negotiation process was mostly done behind closed
doors, leaving the public in the dark about how taxpayer money will be spent,» DiNapoli said in a statement.
Perhaps in honor of the wonky week, Cuomo offered this gem about
budget negotiations, which happen among him and legislative leaders in private: «Just because something is done behind closed
doors doesn't mean the
process isn't transparent.»