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Comptroller race is about money

New York’s comptroller is in charge of various aspects of state finances, but one of its biggest obligations is serving as trustee for the state’s pension funds. And it’s in that role that the comptroller can put some pressure on private business, either though shareholder advocacy or by choosing where to invest. Over the last […]

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Once again, it’s Monroe County vs. the state comptroller

County officials are on the offensive over the latest state Comptroller’s Office audit report criticizing the county’s use of local development corporations (LDC’s). Late Friday, the county released a draft of the audit report, which specifically targets the county’s use of Monroe Security and Safety Systems LDC to contract out upgrades to public-safety communications systems. […]

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