There are some bragging rights you’d just as soon avoid, some things you wish you were wrong about. Rolf Pendall has as much right to say “I told you so” as anyone, except maybe Buffalo Bills naysayers. But like a prescient Bills fan, he’s not in an enviable position. Pendall, who’s a city and regional […]
Alan Hevesi
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Alan’s angels
Part two of a two-part series. Read Part one here. In last week’s issue, we undoubtedly introduced many of you to New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi, a little-known public figure around here who nevertheless wields an enormous amount of power and influence. Hevesi and his staff of 2,300 are the state’s auditors, accountants, […]
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Alan’s angels
Part one of a two-part series. Read Part two here. Alan Hevesi holds a deceptively low-key position in state government. As New York’s comptroller, he oversees the pension fund for state and local government employees. His office also serves as the state’s auditor and bookkeeper, and as such, it analyzes the budgets of municipalities, […]
