Fancy footwork and evasion won't change the reality that even a «reform - minded» Governor like Andy Cuomo campaigning on promises of a «New New York» is
keeping the shadow
government of Commissions, Authorities and off - budget quasi-public corporations in place and
running a patronage mill busily dispensing 6 - figure jobs to connected people who clearly have cabbage to burn
while being incredibly penurious with civil service schlubs, secretaries and clerks.
«
While keeping the
government running is critical,» the letter states, «lawmakers also need to make sure
government funds are used in ways that advance economic recovery and environmental improvement.