Sentences with phrase «of public trust in government»

And it's no news that other measurements of public trust in government are also on the downswing.

Not exact matches

Thanks to the aforementioned socially - aware millennial workforce, today's CEOs realize the importance of having a voice, especially in an age in which many government leaders have squandered their moral authority and public trust in corporate America is low.

«They're trying to sell into an aspect of government that is very, very secretive, which isn't very helpful for the public's trust in law and order,» Parsons says.

It damages trust in government, reinforcing views that public officials will always put politics before the needs of the people they represent, he writes.

The Public Policy Forum, an independent think tank, will release a report on Thursday on «news, democracy and trust in the digital age» that is expected to provide a road map for government to bolster professional journalism as a key component of the political process.

In particular, $ 3.8 trillion worth of trust products, which local governments and property developers riddled with debt, used to raise money from the Chinese public have been stymied, with two specific types of trust products having reportedly had to delay payments as liquidity has dried up.

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Based upon penal codes of law the judicial obligations of public trust placed in our government by «we the people» to punish individuals who break our laws.

«Since joining the Commission, I have been impressed with the commitment of the other Commissioners and the staff to foster public trust in State government in a non-partisan manner, as well as pursuing cases wherever they might lead,» Cherkasky said in a press release.

Yet privatisation has in general failed to improve the level of services provided to consumers while costing the taxpayer far more than alternative public schemes (see for example Warwick Funnell, Robert Jupe, and Jane Andrew, In Government we Trustin general failed to improve the level of services provided to consumers while costing the taxpayer far more than alternative public schemes (see for example Warwick Funnell, Robert Jupe, and Jane Andrew, In Government we TrustIn Government we Trust).

The project uses a series of survey experiments to measure how incidences of corruption and insecurity impact on public trust in government institutions, both at local and central levels.

Thus they could increase the baseline level of trust in transactions among citizens and the government, which is why the UK government supports its adoption in public administration.

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 statisticIn 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 statisticin official statistics.

If the Legislature is serious about restoring the public trust in government, then this first step says that New Yorkers will not stand for the corruption of our politicians who want to enrich themselves at the expense of the taxpayers of this State.

A far more pertinent issue raised by Kristof's piece is buried in his subsequent blog post: «When I was a kid, the Kennedy Administration had its «brain trust» of Harvard faculty members, and university professors were often vital public intellectuals who served off and on in government.»

«The way to restore the public's trust in state government is to debate and agree upon concrete solutions in the light of day.

Klein had announced he was leaving the firm where he was a partner around that time on Feb. 9, saying it was a matter of restoring the public's trust in government

During the debate, Angela Eagle, shadow leader of the House, accused the government of brushing the Fox affair under the carpet and hurting public trust in politics.

Mr Cameron and his ministers insist the process of lifting the «cloak of secrecy» around government is essential to win back voter trust after the expenses scandal and a breakdown of public belief in the political system.

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Governor Andrew Cuomo's State of the State Address speech last week, entitled «Built to Lead,» consisted of big plans, including restoring the public trust in government.

«The recent rash of wrongdoing by legislators in Albany has shaken the public confidence, the public trust in government,» Cuomo said at the time.

A successful budget means enacting these policies that will rebuild trust in state government and transform our public schools in a way that will impact future generations of New York's children.

City council candidate Ryan Henry - Wilkinson says after years of legal battles between the city and its firefighter union, he's campaigning on restoring public trust in city government.

«Recent acts have undermined the public's trust in government,» Cuomo said in his State of the State speech on January 13.

«The Public Trust Act recognizes that crimes of public corruption should be treated more seriously than other white - collar crimes because when they break the law, they also break the public trust that the people have placed in government.&Public Trust Act recognizes that crimes of public corruption should be treated more seriously than other white - collar crimes because when they break the law, they also break the public trust that the people have placed in government.&rTrust Act recognizes that crimes of public corruption should be treated more seriously than other white - collar crimes because when they break the law, they also break the public trust that the people have placed in government.&public corruption should be treated more seriously than other white - collar crimes because when they break the law, they also break the public trust that the people have placed in government.&public trust that the people have placed in government.&rtrust that the people have placed in government.»

His focus over the coming days will be on restructuring the Government on the big challenges facing the country for the future: how we guide the economy through the downturn and strengthen it for the future; how we push ahead with reform of and investment in our public services; and how we renew trust in our democracy and Parliament.

«A system of Fair Elections can finally begin to truly restore the public's trust in our state government and prove that Albany can be accountable and responsive to New York's 99 %.»

«With the unfortunate rise in corruption in New York and the resulting withering public trust in our political process, it is so important that we educate voters on where candidates stand on good government issues,» said Dick Dadey, Executive Director of Citizens Union.

«The upcoming legislative session provides us with an opportunity to rebuild the public's trust as well as ensure the needs of middle and working - class families are addressed by state government,» Ballantyne said in a statement.

The President pledged that more persons who have abused the public trust will be exposed and brought to justice soon, adding that his government was committed to re-establishing former standards of accountability and probity in the management of public funds which were jettisoned under past administrations.

«I believe that fiscal reform can restore public trust in state government and enhance the state's ability to act in the best interest of all New Yorkers,» DiNapoli said to the crowd seated in the Grand Ballroom of the Yale Club - mostly men in suits from places like the Building Trades Employers» Association, Cablevision, Nicholas & Lence Communications, and Brown and Weinraub PLLC, whose companies spent thousands of dollars for tables of ten to attend the breakfast event.

«It is the duty of the Lagos State government as custodian of the public trust, to take the public interests into account in assessing the activities of the Lekki Concession Company.

Those of us committed to the public and honored to hold its trust have zero tolerance for the actions brought to light this week, and will continue to use our power to fight to ensure integrity and trust to government in New York.»

By creating an independent office of County Comptroller, he will restore the public's trust in their county government and provide long - term financial accountability.

Cuomo focused his speech on 18 months of accomplishments, including a property tax cap and same sex marriage that he says has restored public trust in government.

Even if there is no actual impropriety, such sources of income give the appearance of impropriety and, in so doing, further undermine public confidence and trust in government officials.»

«The recent rash of wrongdoing by legislators in Albany has shaken the public confidence, the public trust in government — from one end of the state to the other,» Cuomo said in announcing the commission on Tuesday flanked by district attorneys from around the state and New York City.

Such cases continue to have a negative effect on public trust in the government and the take - up of private or third sector employment by former ministers and public servants is being looked into by the Commons public administration select committee.

McCluskey, who launched a hard hitting attack on the Labour leadership in a Guardian article published in January following the decision in the New Year to endorse a continuation of the government's public sector pay freeze, admits that the stance has led to a fracturing of trust between Labour and trade unions.

«Anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria generally have not met widespread expectations mainly because of lack of political will of those in government to fight grand corruption; absence of an over-all national anti-graft strategy; inadequate legal framework and resources and / or lack of full and effective implementation of new initiatives; limited independence and public trust; lack of an enabling climate and necessary know - how, and lack of basic ethical values.

«Crimes of public corruption should be treated more seriously than other white collar crimes because when they break the law, they also break the public trust that the people have placed in government,» Cuomo said.

There are plenty of ways to soil the public's trust in state government when looking for a lucrative landing.

«The Town Supervisor allegedly turned over the keys of town government to an unelected self - dealer, and the charged conduct marks an outrageous betrayal of the public trust,» Singas said in a statement.

President Muhammadu Buhari, no doubt, at the beginning of his administration in 2015 netted enormous public trust and goodwill from Nigerians, anchored on the expectation that he would significantly change the face of government and governance by introducing new and enduring benchmarks in the country.

Good - government groups, lawmakers and the governor alike have said the downfall of both men must bring about steps to improve the public's trust in state government.

It is the pervasive culture of corruption - both legal and illegal - in state government that has undermined public trust and yet failed to spur truly meaningful reform, good government advocates and many legislators and other stakeholders say.

Secretive donations to political campaigns and organizations perpetuate perceptions of corruption, eroding the public's trust in government institutions as is necessary for a functioning market and a participatory democracy.

In the spirit of Mad Men's Don Draper, we didn't like what was being said about Labour (that the party can't be trusted with public money), so we changed the conversation (by fronting up to enough cuts to create fiscal room for a set of policy priorities distinctly Labour and different from those of the Tory - led government).

Lord Ashcroft: «It is only in government that the Conservative Party can complete the rehabilitation of its brand — that it can show doubtful voters that it really is on the side of ordinary people, that it is competent to run the economy, and that it can be trusted with public services like the NHS.

For the second year in a row, in his January State of the State, Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out an ambitious ethics reform agenda that touched on a variety of issues and aimed at restoring public trust in New York State's scandal - plagued government.