Not exact matches
The bill provides a
little more information about legislators» outside income, including by limiting their ability to claim that certain income should be shielded from
public disclosure, a tactic that has been all too common in Albany in recent years.
Supporters of Mr. Cuomo's proposals — which include increased
disclosure of outside income, restricting personal use of campaign funds and pension forfeiture for
public officials convicted of crimes — say they would probably cost
little to put into effect.
\ n \ nGiven the practices surrounding government research grants,
public disclosure of the names in this case would carry a great potential for harm to the individuals and
little public benefit.
There is also
little public interest in a high level of reporting and
disclosure, as the corporation is not engaged in any significant activities.38