Sentences with phrase «transparency in state government»

Yet despite a commitment to greater transparency in state government, neither Commissioner Pryor nor the Malloy Administration has acknowledged what is certainly the appearance of a major conflict of interest.

«Voters deserve an Assembly that will not only fight for all New Yorkers, but will enact the type of lasting reforms that will increase accountability and transparency in our state government,» Heastie said.

In the flier, Braunstein pledges to reform Albany by fighting for greater transparency in state government, ridding the state Legislature of «corrupt politicians,» reining in special interests and stopping «reckless government spending.»

We find this sudden change in policy by the majority party to be a harsh tactic to crush debate and transparency in a state government that has been given a grade of «F» on transparency.

At noon, Assemblywoman Sandy Galef unveils sweeping slate of anti-corruption reform bills tackling issues of power, ethics and transparency in state government, LCA Room (130), LOB, Albany.

The Watertown Times: «Cuomo talks a good game when it comes to providing more transparency in state government, but his recent actions show he really isn't serious about this.»

They'll also discuss transparency in state government, ethics reform and a progressive approach to solving the state's budget crisis.

This Executive Order is a strong, sensible step to increase transparency in state government.

The trial has also displayed a lack of transparency in state government and the use of private emails to conduct business.

Not exact matches

Lastly, the team examined the connection between character and swearing on a larger, cultural level by comparing the 2012 Integrity Analyses of 48 U.S. states from the Center for Public Integrity, which measured the level of transparency and accountability of local governments, to how frequently residents of that state swore in their Facebook posts.

But when it comes to the highest - paid public employees within each U.S. state, the search isn't made easy for watchdogs, even in an era of increasing transparency at the level of state government.

The government is in a bind in terms of what can be done, however, considering the structure of processing companies and the state of the global milk market, with government sources instead suggesting farmers should push for greater transparency in negotiations between their processors and supermarkets on prices.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli suggested that more transparency and oversight in state government might have prevented the Percoco scaState Comptroller Tom DiNapoli suggested that more transparency and oversight in state government might have prevented the Percoco scastate government might have prevented the Percoco scandal.

Capital appealed this denial on October 6, and sought an advisory opinion from Committee on Open Government Executive Director Bob Freeman, an independent state body charged with promoting transparency and offering advisory opinions that carry weight in court.

In the same statement, the groups recommended «[i] ncreasing overall government accountability and transparency, by... ending the use of state controlled non-profit groups and the state university system in the contract award process.&raquIn the same statement, the groups recommended «[i] ncreasing overall government accountability and transparency, by... ending the use of state controlled non-profit groups and the state university system in the contract award process.&raquin the contract award process.»

Leaders of prominent good government groups gathered at the state Capitol to decry not only the inability of Cuomo and legislative leaders to achieve ethics reform in the budget process, but also the lack of transparency in the ongoing three - men - in - a-room negotiations.

In late 2015, the Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit investigative journalism outlet, gave New York a D - grade at the conclusion of what it called «a comprehensive assessment of state government accountability and transparency.»

We need to reform our state — from ethics reform in Albany to political reform and transparency at the local level so we can restore the confidence people deserve to have in their state government.

Otherwise, state leaders should insist the governor honor government transparency not only in his speeches but in practice, and return to the principles of the two bills he vetoed.

Miller was queried by Senator Patrick Gallivan, a Buffalo area Republican, who said critics charge it «flies in the face of transparency and accountability of state government.»

Open.ny.gov has been offered as a resource to localities across the state, which will give citizens unified access to government data and help local governments cut down costs and improve efficiency in addition to increasing transparency.

In a statement today, Mr. Heastie promised he would «increase accountability and transparency» in state governmenIn a statement today, Mr. Heastie promised he would «increase accountability and transparency» in state governmenin state government.

The State Integrity Investigation is a comprehensive assessment of state government accountability and transparency done in partnership with Global IntegState Integrity Investigation is a comprehensive assessment of state government accountability and transparency done in partnership with Global Integstate government accountability and transparency done in partnership with Global Integrity.

Beset by corruption, backroom deals and voter scorn, New York received a score of 61, a D -, placing it in 31st place nationwide in the State Integrity Investigation, a data - driven assessment of state government accountability and transparency conducted by the Center for Public Integrity and Global IntegState Integrity Investigation, a data - driven assessment of state government accountability and transparency conducted by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integstate government accountability and transparency conducted by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity.

Many of the problems stem more broadly from what Kaehny called «the black box that is New York state government»: a lack of transparency that leaves the public — and even many legislators — in the dark about how the government works.

He spoke further: I note with satisfaction the logical steps taken by Adamawa State Government in the last two and a half years to demonstrate that transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability and timely delivery of strategic goods and services to develop the state and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corrupState Government in the last two and a half years to demonstrate that transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability and timely delivery of strategic goods and services to develop the state and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corrupstate and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corruption.

«I'm going to do my job the way people expect me to do it; I'm going to stand up for the pension fund even when people attack it; I'm going to defend my staff when they do the right thing; and in this era when we need more transparency and accountability in state government across the board, my office is uniquely set up to do that job.

«The Senate supports enhanced disclosure to ensure transparency and accountability in government, and will modify the Governor's ethics proposals, as well as the education reform initiatives advanced as part of the Executive budget,» the Republican conference stated.

It could be recalled that the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun introduced the FSP for Sub-National Governments in 2016 to which State Governments acceded, with the view to enhancing fiscal prudence and transparency in public expenditure.

«Ron has shown he is a man of integrity who will fight for increased transparency in government, an end to the disastrous Common Core that is threatening our kid's education, and reversing New York's economic decline that is driving our neighbors to other states.

«As New York continues to fail to pass significant ethics reform at the state level, I am pleased the Erie County Legislature came together to reach an agreement on creating more transparency in government,» said Legislator Lorigo.

The Fiscal Policy Institute has long supported government transparency and accountability, especially in regards to New York's out - of - control economic development spending, and is pleased that the New York State Senate has passed these bills.

At a time when there is general agreement that there is a need to increase transparency and accountability in state government, it is astounding that this provision is included in a budget bill.

The sponsor believes that if the amendment is passed, there will be sanity, transparency and accountability in the Executive Arm of government, especially «Treatment of our state resources which most of them currently treat as slush funds».

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed two bills Friday that were on the top of reformers» wish lists to increase transparency at a time when corruption convictions have eroded trust in state government.

The «beating, radical heart» of the government was shifting power away from the centre to ordinary people, allowing them more choice over services, greater transparency about state spending and greater ability to get involved in running and shaping local services in their communities, he said.

Benue State governor - elect, Samuel Ortom, has promised to ensure transparency in his government.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds have flowed through the nonprofits — an arrangement that has been criticized by good - government groups who note that transparency laws that apply to state bodies do not govern the school's offshoots.

She was national director of Washington, D.C. - based Sunlight Foundation, a non-partisan organization working for «transparency and accountability» in federal, state and local governments with a focus on documenting how money is perverting democracy.

PRESS RELEASE Governor's approval of FOIL attorneys» fee law bolsters transparency and is biggest advance for FOIL in many years «Thank you Governor Cuomo, Assemblymember Paulin and Senator Gallivan, this new law is a real advance for state and local government transparency in New York.

ALBANY — Standing with good - government advocates and fiscal watchdogs, a Capital Region assemblyman is unveiling legislation Wednesday that he says will increase transparency for discretionary funds in the state budget.

«I note with satisfaction the logical steps taken by Adamawa State Government in the last two and a half years to demonstrate that transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability and timely delivery of strategic goods and services to develop the state and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corrupState Government in the last two and a half years to demonstrate that transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability and timely delivery of strategic goods and services to develop the state and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corrupstate and enhance the confidence of its people is a viable template to fighting corruption.

Henshaw urged the state government to make its budgets open for the sake of transparency and accountability, adding that members of the public should be allowed to participate in governance of their state.

Maku said that most opposition parties boycotted local government elections in the states because of the lack of transparency and trust in members of the commissions.

While activists there are not as vocal as their counterparts in Europe or the United States, they have made an impact by encouraging transparency and pressuring local governments and industries to adhere to new national regulations.

The current era is marked by unprecedented transparency, shifting roles for federal and state governments, and fluctuation in the policy climate.

As part of our efforts on government transparency, we obtained data on the compensation of most public employees in the state.

The federal government's role in elementary and secondary education should be limited: It should work to create transparency so that parents can see how their local schools measure up; it should support policies that have a proven record; and it should make sure states can't ignore students who need extra help.

In immediate proximity to the government district it exemplifies the contemporary visual codes of the state: a national legacy with a sheen of transparency.

His organization promotes greater transparency, accountability and fiscal responsibility in state government, which often puts him at odds with lawmakers and the governor.