Podcasts about State Comptroller

Sean Scanlon, State Comptroller. The session is coming to an end. What items are still up for debate, vote and change. Are the “Fiscal Guardrails” looking to stay intact, or get disrupted

משרד מבקר המדינה הוא גוף הביקורת הגדול בישראל עם כמות עצומה של נושאים בהם הוא נדרש לטפל. נושא הסייבר הפך להיות נושא מהותי לאור אין ספור המתקפות כנגד גופי מדינה והניסיון להשבית מערכות של גופי ממשל, בריאות, ביטחון ועוד. עו"ד הדס תמם בן אברהם סגנית הדיקן בקריה האקדמית אונו ונחשון פינקו אוונגליסט סייבר מארחים את ליאורה שמעוני לשעבר סגנית מבקר המדינה ומי שהייתה אחראית על נושא ביקורות הסייבר מתאם משרד מבקר המדינה בגופי ממשל וגופי סמך בשיחה על חשיבות ביצוע ביקורות של הדירקטוריון לטובת מעורבות, חיזוק והגבהת החומות The State Comptroller's Office is the most significant audit body in Israel, with a considerable number of issues that it is required to address. The problem of cybercrime has become a considerable concern in light of the numerous attacks against state bodies and attempts to disrupt government, health, security, and other critical systems. Adv. Hadas Tamam Ben Avraham, Deputy Dean at the Ono Academic College, and Nachshon Pincu, a cyber evangelist, host Liora Shimoni, former Deputy State Comptroller and the person responsible for the issue of cyber audits, the State Comptroller's Office coordinator for government and regulatory bodies, in a conversation about the importance of conducting audits by the board of directors in favor of engagement, strengthening, and raising the walls  

Just City's Executive Director Josh Spickler and Program and People Experience Manager Yonée Gibson join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Aarron Fleming to discuss issues affecting the local criminal justice system, including inconsistent data, chronic court case delays, overcrowded jails and more.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman, political reporter Tal Schneider and reporter Sue Surkes join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing. Hamas and Israel reportedly reached an agreement for the release of four Israeli hostages’ bodies and 602 Palestinian security prisoners, the terror group and an Israeli official said late Tuesday, which would an end to an impasse that risked collapsing the multiphase ceasefire agreement before its first stage was even completed. Berman weighs in whether this means that talks are now on track for phase two. Speaking in Washington DC, yesterday Opposition Leader Yair Lapid presented a “day after” plan for Gaza, envisioning an extended Egyptian guardianship of the war-torn Strip. The plan would have Egypt take responsibility for managing Gaza for eight years, with the option to extend it to 15 years. Schneider describes some of the potential obstacles. The budget is meant to pass by the end of March, but this morning we’re hearing threats from the head of United Torah Judaism that he'll hold it up until haredi young men are fully exempt from military conscription. But is this a real threat? Family, friends and the president on Tuesday eulogized Oded Lifshitz, the 83-year-old peace activist who was taken hostage on October 7, 2023, from Kibbutz Nir Oz and slain in captivity, with his wife lamenting that he was killed by those he sought to help. Today, Israel accompanies Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir on their way to burial. We describe the mood in the country. In a heart-rending address during a rally of relocated Kibbutz Nir Oz residents held in Kiryat Gat on Saturday, the mother of Yoav Avital, a friend of murdered hostage Ariel Bibas, described his loss from the perspective of her 5-year-old son. Surkes describes his ineffable pain. An interim report issued Monday by the State Comptroller on the rehabilitation of Gaza border communities following the October 7, 2023, Hamas invasion found that communities badly hit on that day but located more than 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) from the Gaza border — thus making them ineligible for special state support — were suffering and in need of aid. Surkes reports how these include the southern city of Ofakim, where 53 people were murdered. Please see today's ongoing live blog for more updates. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. For further reading: Hamas: Deal reached for ‘simultaneous’ release of 4 slain hostages, Palestinian prisoners Lapid presents Gaza ‘day after’ plan in DC, urges extended Egyptian takeover ‘We fought for peace, were attacked by those we helped’: Yocheved Lifshitz parts from Oded Bibas family tells Netanyahu to ‘shut up,’ as he details the murders of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir ‘He isn’t dead, he’s in his room’: Ariel Bibas’s 5-year-old friend struggles with his loss State comptroller urges PM to finish review of southern communities eligible for aid IMAGE: A makeshift memorial in front of portraits of murdered Israeli hostages Shiri (L), Ariel (CL), and Kfir (CR) Bibas, as well as Oded Lifshitz (R) at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on February 25, 2025. (Jack Guez / AFP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In addition to handling all official state records, the Connecticut state comptroller acts as the official state financial watchdog. From a major audit of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, and responding to unpredictable federal funding freezes, this office is having a very busy fiscal year. Today, Comptroller Scanlon joins us in the studio. We hear about Connecticut’s current fiscal state and this office’s priorities for the coming next fiscal year. Got a question about state finances or how this office operates? Join the conversation. GUESTS: Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon Keith Phaneuf: Connecticut Mirror state budget reporter Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susana Mendoza, Illinois State Comptroller, joins Lisa Dent to share what she thinks of Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address.

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled .01 billion in October, 5.4 percent more than in October 2023. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in October 2024 was up 2.4 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 58 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales and...Article Link

If you're paying too much for your prescriptions and certain OTC products, tune into our conversation with a representative from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office, which is ramping up promotion of the ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.

We're opening re-visiting a recent guest - TriCircle - which provides clinical services, a resource center, and hosts in person and virtual support in towns across the state for individuals and loved ones of those living with addiction. We helped them promote a new Spanish language support group, and their upcoming 6th Annual Gala Brunch.  Then we chatted with two long-time representatives from the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, to learn who will be honored at the upcoming 31st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration, and to remind listeners about how the CWHF makes history relevant through programs for educators, multimedia presentations, traveling exhibit and other resource to foster the courage and confidence women need to overcome barriers and advocate on their own behalf. And we'll close with a representative from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office, which is ramping up promotion of the ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.

A year after October 7, several dozen individuals protested at the Empire State Plaza in support of the State Comptroller divesting from Israel. The NYS retirement fund has over $268 million invested in Israel bonds. We hear from John Amidon; Mabel Leon; Pete Looker; John Koethen; and Sr. Honora Kinney. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled .99 billion in July, 0.1 percent more than in July 2023. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in July 2024 was up 1.7 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57 percent of all tax collections. Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes: •Motor vehicle sales...Article Link

The State Comptroller dials in live from Chicago to discuss the latest from the DNC

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza stops by Springfield's Morning News ahead of the Illinois Democratic County Chair's Association Brunch on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from Mark Dunlea, who speaks with Tina Kim, the State Comptroller for State Government Accountability, about the NYS Comptroller's audit of the Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the July 23rd "Speak Out and Safe Staffing Care for Patient" at the New York State Nurses Association Headquarters in Albany. Later on, we hear from Blaise Bryant who quizzes Joe, a multi-adapted sports athlete, to see how well he knows the history of various sports. After that, we listen to part 2 of H. Bosh Jr.'s interview with Dunkin Hines on the Hines Basketball Classic. Finally, we take a look back on Skidmore student Amanda Ruffino's interview with her grandparents for her American Tastes course.

While the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for NYS's transition to renewable energy, they must take stronger action to meet the state's clean energy goals, according to an audit by the NYS Comptroller. The audit found inadequate planning, monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC's efforts to help the state meet the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's (Climate Act) targets, which seek 70% renewably sourced electricity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2040. Tina Kim, State Comptroller for State Government Accountability, talks about the audit with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Ralph Renzulli returns with another edition of The Inside View. The Office of the State Comptroller released an updated report on the City's financial status last week, following up on their June 2021 report. At that time, the city had been given 90 days to develop a corrective action plan. This year, they conducted an Audit of the City "To determine whether the Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic, structurally-balanced budgets; routinely monitored financial operations; and took appropriate actions to maintain the City's fiscal stability." Mayor Deborah Kaufman sat down with Renzulli to explain the report and what it means for the City. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/studio25/support

JBS journalist Micah Halpern calls for a thorough investigation into October 7, and for the State Comptroller to hold accountable those responsible for the security failures—this and more on this episode of "Thinking Out Loud" on JBS.

According to a recent investigation by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller, law enforcement officers being trained by the for-profit training company Street Cop were “taught unconstitutional policing tactics, glorified violence, denigrated women and minorities, and likely violated a myriad of state laws and policies.” Street Cop does business with law enforcement agencies in 46 different states. Shirley LaVarco, an attorney at Civil Rights Corps joins us to unpack the failures of police training, especially in the unregulated environment in which these private companies operate. Her analysis, laid out in The Appeal, argues that more police training will not make people safer, reducing unnecessary police encounters will. LaVarco writes “While banning pretextual traffic stops won't fully transform the culture of racism and misogyny permeating American policing, it is a common-sense first step.” Read LaVarco's piece in The Appeal: https://theappeal.org/police-training-violent-racist-ban-pretextual-traffic-stops/ The RISE Houston campaign seeks to end pretexutal stops, end the city's contract with ineffective surveillance technology like Shotspotter, freeze police spending and invest in evidence-based solutions that actually make communities safer. Joining us is one of the visionaries behind this campaign—Joy Davis, a community organizer with Pure Justice. Learn more about RISE Houston here: https://risehouston.org/ — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post For-Profit Police Training Teaches Unconstitutional Practices; Plus, RISE Houston Fires Back with Grassroots Solutions appeared first on KPFA.

Join the conversation with C4 and Bryan Nehman.  A recap of the GVRS press conference.  Chuck Schumer berates Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel.  Lawsuits at the University Of Maryland over Greek life. State Comptroller Brooke Lierman joined the show to discuss census data, migration trends, and tax time in Maryland.   Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App!

Feb. 28, 2024 - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli shares his analysis of the governor's budget, including what it means for outyear budget gaps, and pontificates about the impact of congressional redistricting on Long Island.

The state budget hearing on the Environment on Wednesday February 7 started at 9:30 AM and lasted to the midnight hour. Hudson Mohawk Magazine has compiled the testimony of a number of the state's leading climate activists. While praising the Governor for including major parts of the NY Heat Act, there were calls for much faster action on climate as extreme weather continues to explode globally. Making Polluters Pay, converting the Capitol to 100% Renewable Energy, Public Power, and getting the State Comptroller to Divest from Exxon and other fossil fuel companies were citied. In the second part of a two-part program, we hear from Laurie Wheeler of the Public Utility Law Project and a new member of the Board of Trustees of the NY Power Authority; myself, Mark Dunlea, of the Green Education and Legal Fund; and Liz Moran of Earth Justice. For Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The state budget hearing on the Environment on Wednesday February 7 lasted to the midnight hour. Hudson Mohawk Magazine has compiled the testimony of a number of the state's leading climate activists. While praising the Governor for including major parts of the NY Heat Act, there were calls for much faster action on climate as extreme weather continues to explode globally. Making Polluters Pay, converting the Capitol to 100% Renewable Energy, Public Power, and getting the State Comptroller to Divest from Exxon and other fossil fuel companies were cited. In the first of a two-part program, we hear from teenage Keanu Arpels-Josiah with Fridays for the Future NYC, who said young people often asked Are We Going to Die; Stephan Edel of NY Renews; and, Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America.

The All Local 4pm Update for Thursday, February 1st,2024

What does the Indiana State Comptroller (formerly known as State Auditor) do? Newly appointed State Comptroller, Elise Nieshalla, joins the guys to talk about all the ins and outs of Indiana's government and what we can do to keep our fiscal house in order within the great Hoosier state.

This is the All Local 4pm update for January 12, 2024

Tennessee Comptroller, Jason Comptroller, recently addressed farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau Convention. He says he wants to make sure farmers know they are working hard on their behalf in state government. Amy Beckham Comptroller addressing farmers. Hello there and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Amy Beckham. Jason Mumpower It's been 28 years now that I've been involved in State service, I have worked hard to make sure I've been aligned with the Farm Bureau and the rural values of Tennessee. Amy Beckham Well, Tennessee's comptroller Jason Mumpower recently spoke to farmers at the Tennessee Farm Bureau 102 annual meeting. And during his remarks, he wanted to be sure farmers and rural people understood his department's role and state government. Jason Mumpower One thing that I know as comptroller is that the key to being a successful farmer is to be able to manage your budget wisely. And I want all of our farmers, all of our rural citizens to know that in Tennessee, we work just as hard to manage our budget in a conservative, meaningful way. Amy Beckham A major topic discussed was the high value of land and the rapid rate at which folks are moving into the state. Manpower explains a little more. Jason Mumpower One thing that everybody knows is that Tennessee has been one of the fastest growing states in the nation, the seventh fastest in the country in 2022. We all know that we have people moving into Tennessee from out of state because they want our way of life. But when they come, it can throw our property and our property value market out of whack. And it's done that just a little bit. And I believe that in some cases, longtime Tennessee homeowners longtime Tennessee landowners are unfortunately bearing more than their fair share of the tax burden. Amy Beckham To help alleviate the issue. The comptroller's office is exploring some options, and one of those is appraising property more frequently than it's done. Jason Mumpower Now, one way to fix that is the more frequent reappraisals where we can make sure that everybody is paying a fair and equitable share based on the value of their property right now the law is for five or six years to three or four would be better at least. Amy Beckham Thanks for joining us, everyone for Tennessee home and Farm Radio I'm Amy Beckham.

Council Member Nowakowski says he has been told that an investigation report will be submitted soon to the Council from the city comptroller's office regarding employees on paid leave, but requesting a risk assessment from the state is a necessary step.

WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sits down with Senator Todd Young, State Comptroller outlines vision for office, and our panel discuses the fourth GOP debate, the Hunter Biden indictments, and A.I. regulation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 1, 2023 - State oversight of adult protective services have improved in recent years, according to Tina Kim, deputy comptroller for the Division of State Government Accountability at the Office of the State Comptroller.

November 30, 2023 - As the state Comptroller's Office continues to examine preparedness during the pandemic, the government watchdog turns its attention to addiction services provided from 2019 to 2022. We discuss the audit, with Tina Kim, deputy comptroller for the Division of State Government Accountability at the Office of the State Comptroller.

Former Indiana state Representative Sean Eberhart entered a guilty plea, to a fraud charge in connection with a casino corruption scheme, before a judge in federal court in Indianapolis on Tuesday. People who enter the Marion County Community Corrections home detention program will be connected with food options through a new initiative. The Welcome Home Initiative will provide food and hygiene products to people leaving the jail for home detention. Elise Nieshalla is Indiana's new state comptroller after Governor Eric Holcomb appointed her to the position Tuesday. Narcan is a life saving medication that reverses opioid overdoses, but in two-thirds of adolescent overdose deaths the medication wasn't used even though there was some nearby. An effort in Indiana hopes to address the growing concern. Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush says she's convening a new group to study the future of the legal profession. That's as Indiana, like many states, faces an attorney shortage. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

Sean Scanlon, State Comptroller for Connecticut, joins to discuss Connecticut finances, outlook for fiscal spending, balancing budgets, and other state initiatives. Sam Fazeli, head of Euro Research and Pharma Analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence, joins to discuss weight loss drug development, vaccine development, and other pharma and biotech headlines. Matt Smith, Investment Director at Ruffer, joins to discuss inflationary trends, market outlook, and attractiveness in yields, among other market topics. Philip Richter, President at Hollow Brook Wealth Management, joins to discuss the car collection market and Turtle Invitational. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brutal terrorist attack in Israel on Oct 7th against men, women, children and the elderly has left us heartbroken. We at Cybellum hold the hands of those who lost their family members and friends in such a horrific way and pray for the safe return of our hostages and soldiers. At the same time, we find it important to push forward. Our cyber adversaries, very much like the real-world ones, never stop, and it's important to keep advancing the product security community, especially in these trying times.On that note, we share our interview with Matanyahu Englman, Israel's state comptroller and Ombudsman. Mr. Engelman has held countless key positions across government, academia, and the private sector, and is one of the main voices promoting cybersecurity in the state of Israel and abroad. He invited us to his Jerusalem office to discuss his pioneering approach to cybersecurity, hear insights from his team's research, and learn about his multi-national cybersecurity cooperations.Please note the interview was recorded before the terrorist attacks in Israel.

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A new report from the State Comptroller's office found that generators of renewable power including solar and wind, would need to triple production to reach the law's 2030 goal of 70 percent green electricity consumption. The comptroller's report notes that prior efforts to increase renewable energy have been hindered by inconsistent funding, canceled projects and delays. The Comptroller noted that utility customers may end up with higher bills since the state funds most renewables through a surcharge on bills rather than the state's general budget. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli discusses the report and climate progress with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Dateline New Haven: State Comptroller Sean Scanlon by WNHH Community Radio

NY Daily News, NYC school officials were warned of cybersecurity flaws weeks before attack on student data, July 9, 2023; https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-state-comptroller-warned-schools-of-cybersecurity-issues-before-nyc-breach-20230709-5nxdgo724rg3fi5mvpbt7lrzy4-story.html •Audit from the Office of the State Comptroller, Privacy and Security of Student Data, May 2023;  https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfTo contact the State Comptroller's State Government Accountability office with concerns about NYSED and/or NYC lack of compliance with the state student privacy law; contact Audit Director: Nadine Morrell;  Phone: (518) 474-3271 Email: StateGovernmentAccountability@osc.ny.govThe Journal,  K–12 Ransomware Attacks Rose 43% in 2022, Encryption Used More Often, Survey Shows, June 8. 2023; https://thejournal.com/articles/2023/06/08/k12-ransomware-attacks-rose-43-percent-in-2022-encryption-used-more-often.aspxSophos, The State of Ransomware 2023; https://assets.sophos.com/X24WTUEQ/at/c949g7693gsnjh9rb9gr8/sophos-state-of-ransomware-2023-wp.pdfEdSurge, Student Privacy Is at More Risk Than Ever Before. Can K-12 Schools Keep It Safe? April, 17, 2023; https://www.edsurge.com/news/2023-04-17-student-privacy-is-at-more-risk-than-ever-before-can-k-12-schools-keep-it-safe 74 Interview: Cybersecurity Expert Doug Levin on the Harms of Student Data Hacks, May 31, 2022; https://www.the74million.org/article/74-interview-cybersecurity-expert-levin-on-the-harms-of-student-data-hacks/ K12 Security Information Exchange (K12 SIX). “The State of K-12 Cybersecurity: Year in Review – 2022 Annual Report.” https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e441b46adfb340b05008fe7/t/6228bfe3f412c818293e16e1/1646837732368/StateofK12Cybersecurity2022.pdf EdWeek Market Brief: K-12 Dealmaking: Frontline Acquired for $3.7B; Illuminate Education Bought by Renaissance; https://marketbrief.edweek.org/marketplace-k-12/k-12-dealmaking-frontline-acquired-3-7b-illuminate-bought-renaissance/

CT State Comptroller Sean Scanlon was in studio to explain what his job is, the way he recently saved towns over $740 million for the next 30 years, and answered a lot of questions about the boy band he was in with Nick Fradiani in high school. 

Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is on a mission to make financial literacy and saving for retirement more accessible for the state's small businesses and their employees. He sits down with Fran in today's episode of Courageous Conversations to talk about MyCTSavings, Connecticut's retirement savings program, and why it's so important to him. His passion for the program was born, in part, from witnessing his own mother who, as a single parent, started a small business to support herself and her young family. She was able to grow the business into a successful venture over time, but still was not able to afford health insurance or retirement benefits. Comptroller Scanlan says he recognizes that this story is the plight of many women-owned businesses to this day and he strongly believes MyCTSavings can be part of the solution. The program provides small businesses and their employees an opportunity to save for retirement – at no cost to the employee or the employer! Listen in as Fran asks the questions about the program that are on the minds of all small business owners. If you own an eligible business with 5 to 24 employees, you have until March 30, 2023 to either register for MyCTSavings or to let the Comptroller's office know that you already offer a retirement program Find out more at MyCTSavings.com  Learn more about Comptroller Sean Scanlon at Office of the Comptroller or:  Twitter: @CTComptroller  Instagram: CTComptroller  Facebook: Comptroller Sean Scanlon    Find Out More About Us:  WBDC on Instagram   WBDC on Facebook  WBDC on LinkedIn  WBDC on Twitter  WBDC on YouTube  WBDC Connect Members Facebook Group    Register for Women Owned Business Day To learn more about the Women's Business Development Council and the support we provide to help women thrive in business, visit us at CTWBDC.ORG and thanks for listening.  

In this episode, the crew explores public HBCUs' battle with the state for self-governance. In a follow up to the “HBCUs vs. The State Government” episode, Randall outlines instances in which the state governments have tried to merge and take control of Public HBCUs. Randall also details Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's moves to take control of public colleges & universities in Florida and if he will target FAMU next. Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse Political Correspondent and Tennessee State University alumna Tiara Thomas to recap Tennessee State's fight to maintain self-governance in response to Tennessee's State Comptroller's Office report alleging fiscal mismanagement during TSU's Fall housing crisis. Listen to new episodes of HBCU Pulse Radio every Friday at 5 PM EST/4 PM CST on on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU! Podcast drops on Saturdays at 10 AM EST/9 AM CST and re-airs on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU on Sundays at 2:30 PM EST/1:30 PM CST & Tuesdays at 6 PM EST/5 PM CST!

At the height of the pandemic, police officers risked their health to do their jobs—just like firefighters, nurses, bus drivers and other front line employees. But when it came time to pay pensions to cops who got sick with COVID, the mayor's pension board had hearts of stone. Susana Mendoza tells the story of her older brother, a police sergeant, who got kicked to the curb by cold-hearted mayoral appointees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York's Matching System of Citizen-Funded Elections for State OfficesToday's LinksArticles & Resources:New York State Public Campaign Finance Board - Program OverviewNew York State Public Campaign Finance Board - Candidate & Committee ServicesCity & State NY - What you need to know about New York's new statewide public campaign finance programAlbany Times Union - New matching funds for state elections touted at New York City launch eventMinnesota Post - Why some want to make public spending on political campaigns in Minnesota less like Menards rebatesGroups Taking Action:Brennan Center for Justice,  Public Citizen, Common Cause, List of organizations working on public financing at Reclaim the American Dream, Open Democracy, Clean Elections MNToday's Script:  (Variations occur with audio due to editing for time) You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.Yesterday, we discussed Seattle's Democracy Vouchers program, a concept under statewide consideration in Minnesota & New Hampshire.  But there's another style of citizen-funded elections just implemented in New York State after the midterms.New York's plan matches donations of $5 to $250 dollars for statewide or legislative offices.  How much of a match depends on the office and the donation amount, and varies from a 6-1 match to 12-1.  But to claim it, candidates must first prove they are viable by raising matchable donations from a certain number of voters.  For State Assembly, that's only 75 voters and $6,000.  But for Governor, that's 5,000 matchable contributions and $500,000.  These amounts are calculated separately for the state primary and the general election.Statewide offices have another requirement.  Candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General or State Comptroller must participate in an hour-long debate, and to qualify, you must have raised and spent 5% of the state's match of $175,000.  If you don't, you could lose your matching funds. As for WHO can donate, New York's plan prohibits corporations, unions, political committees, LLCs, partnerships & SuperPACs from making donations to candidates receiving matching funds.    The plan is optional for candidates, but candidates using small donation systems in other states have been successful in touting their independence from Big Money influence.  Find resources and groups taking action at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org.  I'm Brian Beihl. 

Several recent accounts in the Wilson County News have raised issues related to the consideration by the Stockdale ISD Board of Trustees of two solar energy projects under the state's economic incentive program, Chapter 313 of the Tax Code. Stockdale ISD approved a Chapter 313 application for the Clear Fork Creek Project in 2021. The Board has two applications before it for consideration from Novis Renewables and Blackjack Plains. Both projects have gone through a detailed analysis by the State Comptroller's Office, which has issued their certificate for each application, indicating that the two projects meet all the state requirements...Article Link

The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza to discuss her campaign for re-election for the role of State Comptroller, the importance of bipartisanship as the Comptroller, her plan to earn and maintain people's trust, reflecting on her efforts of correcting the State's worst fiscal crisis in 2016, and securing the State's financial safety net.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James Prendamano sits down with Celia Iervasi, John Orlando and Peter Arbeeny to talk about the upcoming elections. All of them are part of the Executive Board of the New Era Democrats, An Independent Political Association (NED) and they had all been part of the organization since 1992. Get to know more about the organisation: http://www.newerademocrats.org/ https://www.facebook.com/neweradems/ https://twitter.com/an_political John Orlando is the President of NED. He has worked as a political consultant and served many different roles on City Council, Congressional, Mayoral and Presidential campaigns. He endorsed and supported both democratic and republican candidates. He can speak to our decision to endorse Lee Zeldin for Governor as well as Nicole Malliotakis for Congress and Tom DiNapoli for State Comptroller. John is a strong advocate of a balance of power especially here in New York and how the races are tightening and left wing/progressive movement hurting New York City and State. Peter Arbeeny is the Vice President of NED. He's a small business owner for 30 years serving 5 boroughs and surrounding counties. He lost his father Norman Arbeeny during COVID he contracted while in a Nursing Home. Peter has been a staunch critic of Governor Cuomo and New York's response to COVID 19 and Nursing Homes. He helds a funeral for Governor Cuomo's book on leadership, met with Governor Hochul, Tom Dinapoli, Leticia James and other elected officials as well. He's still fighting for a NY Covid 19 Nursing Home investigation and accounting is still not complete. Celia Iervasi, is an associate broker at Prendamano Real Estate. Mrs. Iervasi is well recognized and regarded for her professionalism, dedication and integrity in the real estate industry. Celia was inducted into the Staten Island Board of Realtors' prestigious Hall of Fame. Over the last ten years, Celia has facilitated real estate sales of over $100 million dollars, earning her SIBOR's Gold Top Producer award for each of the last ten years. Celia Iervasi's extensive history of volunteer service has been recognized by both the New York City Council and New York State Legislature. Celia was awarded the Joseph Criselli Award for Community Service. She was honored as a Hero for her Sandy Relief Efforts. Celia currently holds the seat of Chairperson of the Staten Island YMCA Counsel Center. Celia also currently holds a seat on the YMCA Board of managers. V.President of The Ralph Sansone Foundation : Community Service Organization . Serves on Community Bd 3, Land Use Committee. Verrazano Kiwanis Club. Although born in Brooklyn, New York, Celia currently resides in the town of Ellitingville located in Staten Island, NY with her husband Dominick. To add to her list of accomplishments she has three children; Lisa, Frank and Lauren; two sons in law; Edward and Anthony, as well as four grandchildren. Quotes….. F-E-A-R has two meanings: Forget everything and run OR Face everything and rise. The choice is yours. – Zig Ziglar #Tips #PreReal For informational purposes only. Always consult with professionals. This is not meant to be used as legal or tax advice or otherwise. Any projections, opinions, assumptions, or estimates used are for example only. All information should be independently verified and is subject to errors and omissions. Prendamano Real Estate of staten island, NY is a real estate marketing firm that is focused on lead generation for all its properties for sale. More leads equals bigger pockets in the end for everyone. If you are house hunting and looking for a house for sale don't hesitate to give us a call (718)200-7799. If you think it is time to sell your house, we can get you top dollar for your property. Visit us at www.prereal.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrendamanoRealEstate Instagram: @prerealpodcast @prerealestate TikTok: @prerealestate Twitter: @prereal

Join C4 and Bryan as they discuss a Baltimore Judge who called the police on a squeegee person after one of them write racist on his car and then spit on his car. Also, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski joins the show and talks about the rising violence in Baltimore County schools and the County and State's investment in Security Square Mall. Also, some Maryland Democrats are upset that the Washington Post has endorsed Barry Glassman for State Comptroller over Democrat Heather Mizeur. Listen to C4 and Bryan Nehman live, on weekdays from 5:30-10:00am ET on WBAL Newsradio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

On This Week's Edition of New York NOW (10/14/22): An update on the influx of immigrants into New York City, and how the city is handling it. A new On The Bill features legislation that's now gaining more attention because of the migrant crisis. You'll decide the race for State Comptroller, the state's money-manager, in next month's election. This week, we speak with Paul Rodriguez, a Republican running for that job against incumbent Tom DiNapoli, a Democrat who we spoke with last week. A new program in New York's schools aims to prepare students for a civic-minded world. Producer Catherine Rafferty takes us inside that program. Learn More: nynow.org

Thank you for joining this week's episode of the Albany Update. In today's news, we tell you about a legal challenge to the state's new gun control law. There have been other suits filed, but what makes this case different is that it's filed on behalf of evangelical churches across the state. Then, the Election is only about a month away. We'll look at the race for Attorney General, as well as State Comptroller. There's also a bond act referendum for voters to consider. Finally, there is disturbing news from Golisano Children's Hospital in Rochester, NY. Apparently, the pediatric medical center is offering gender transition services. Let's get started. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/albanyupdate/support

Three decades before he was elected Bowie's first Black mayor three years ago, Tim Adams started a government-contracting company that now employs hundreds of workers. He contends his experience in business, procurement, and overseeing a municipality give him insight into making sure businesses owned by minority members, women and people with disabilities get a fair shake in state contracts and investing state pension funds. We ask Adams about his plans for changing how Maryland collects corporate taxes and what kinds of investments it makes. Learn more about Mayor Adams' campaign here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week! An interview with Vince Andrews, who is in the running for the state delegate seat in the 46th district. As Brooke Lierman vacates her seat to run for State Comptroller, it’s a four candidate showdown for the election. Learn more about him at the 16:00 mark. You can read about his campaign here: […]

You're not having deja vu - it IS, indeed, time to VOTE once again. Why do we have so darn many elections this year? That's part of our discussion today, along with an analysis of the offices and issues in question. A quick guide to our major endorsements: Lieutenant Governor (index to 13:32): Mike Collier (whom we talked to recently in our April 9 minisode) Attorney General (16:38): Rochelle Garza (our guest for our February 10th minisode) Land Commissioner (20:00): Jay Kleberg (listen to Episode 54, from April 22) State Comptroller (24:05): Janet Dudding (a proud proponent of marijuana legalization!) U.S. House - Texas District 28 (28.33): Jessica Cisneros (over highly problematic longtime incumbent Henry Cuellar, whose very presence in a runoff speaks volumes) Texas Senate - District 27 (33:26): Sara Stapleton Barrera (to replace outgoing, and also highly problematic incumbent Eddie Lucio Jr.) Early voting is on NOW through May 20, and Election Day is Tuesday May 24. Any details you need about voting are easily found at GoVoteTexas.org. There ARE NO MINOR ELECTIONS - see you at the polls. Also - if you'll be in the Austin area on Saturday May 14, we'd appreciate your presence at the Texas State Capitol for our Bans Off Our Bodies rally in support of Roe v Wade and abortion rights, with our own Diana Gomez as co-emcee! The event starts at 11am.

5/10/22 - Sean Scanlon For State Comptroller And Ankur Jain Creator Of Bilt by The Lisa Wexler Show

5/10/22 - Mary Fay For State Comptroller And Stephanie Pearson NatGeo Author by The Lisa Wexler Show

Todd continues to roll on live from Foxwoods Casino at the CT GOP Convention, first Michael Liebowitz Joins Todd to speak on the pointless premise of aligning yourself with a political party. Todd is then joined by Jessica Kordas; running for Attorney General in efforts to change the direction of CT politics. Todd then rounds out the hour with Mary Fay of West Hartford, running for State Comptroller. Tune in weekdays 3-6 PM EST on WTIC Newstalk 1080 ;or on the new Audacy app!

Feb. 28, 2022 - Paul Rodriguez, the Republican endorsed candidate for state comptroller, discusses his political ideology and background, how he would use the audit power of the comptroller's office and whether the state's pension fund should be used to influence corporate decisions.

As we record, early voting in the 2022 primary election begins in just a few days, on Valentine's Day, Monday February 14. This may come as a surprise to even engaged progressives - who, along with the rest of us, may simply be a little burned out. But the struggle continues, and this week we're here to help get you caught up and ready to go. At the top of the ballot, Beto O'Rourke has dominated the Dem side and is already the presumptive nominee in the race for Governor. On the other side, Governor Greg Abbott, while well-funded by the under-regulated Texas energy industry, finds himself beset by motivated, hard-right challengers - all of whom would make an even worse leader for Texas than Abbott already is. Further down the ballot, we discuss the races for Lieutenant Governor (index to 15:20), Attorney General (22:50), State Comptroller (29:10), Land Commissioner (34:55), Agriculture Commissioner (43:15), and Railroad Commissioner (47:15). Don't forget, in a low turnout election, YOUR vote carries more weight than in most - get it done, and bring your friends too!

On this week's edition of New York NOW: - Hundreds of pages of transcripts were released this week from the Attorney General's investigation into the multiple claims of sexual harassment made against Gov. Andrew Cuomo this year. - Jon Campbell from the USA Today Network and Kate Lisa from Johnson Newspapers join us to break down the highlights of those transcripts. - State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli join us to discuss the state's finances, access to broadband, and next year's elections. - The debate over qualified immunity for police officers heats up in New York. Darrell Camp has the details. Learn more: nynow.org

Jakir and Nigel sit down with Mariana Bergovoy and Noga Levtzion-Nadan - two Israeli climate leaders. Mariana is the Deputy Head of Department and Senior Audit Manager for the State Comptroller of Israel. She co-authored a recent special audit report about climate action taken by the Israeli government. You can find the report in English here. Noga is a Managing Partner at Value^2, a responsible lending house in Tel Aviv, and the CEO of Greeneye. They discuss the impacts of the climate crisis on Israel, how Israeli civil society and the private sector have already responded, and what further action is still needed. For more information about Hazon at COP 26, visit hazon.org. Note: Due to the nature of live recordings and the internet connectivity in the COP26 pavilion, you may notice some variations in the audio quality of this recording.

Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller. Extra pension payments mean savings but now, what about down the road.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is your plan for retirement? Are you relying on a pension plan? What about auxiliary investment accounts? How does Medicare and Medicaid factor into your plans for the next stage of life? Don't let these questions go unanswered for too long! Join me on this episode as we jump into some upcoming changes regarding the state of Connecticut and how their pensions work for state employees. You'll want to pay close attention if you or someone you love is impacted by the changes in Connecticut. This particular question came to me from one of our listeners - if you have questions that you'd like to hear answered, make sure to reach out and leave a comment!  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Understanding upcoming changes for CT State Employees Pensions [1:00]  Setting your budget for retirement. [4:00] How your health insurance premiums are changing [8:00]  Are you eligible to retire? [10:00]  Closing thought [12:00]  Retire before CT Pension changes take effect?  What is going on with the changes to the state of Connecticut's pension plan for state employees? Should you retire ASAP or is it still beneficial to wait? To give you a little bit of context, here is the main issue.  An agreement made in 2017 with the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) included many changes to state employee retirement benefits. Some of the changes specifically affect benefits for those who retire on or after July 1, 2022, and could encourage many to retire before then. The biggest change is eliminating the minimum annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for pension benefits and delaying a retiree's first COLA until 30 months after retirement. The agreement also changed the health insurance premium share for retirees who are not covered by Medicare. According to the Office of the State Comptroller, as of November 19, 2020, there were 13,066 state employees (full- and part-time) who are eligible for normal or early retirement before July 1, 2022. In the past, similar changes to retirement benefits have led to a surge in  retirements before the changes became effective. If this pattern reoccurs at a similar rate, the state can expect over 20% of eligible employees to retire between July 2021 and July 2022. I know that this is a lot of information to think about and unpack - listen to this episode as I expand on this topic and so much more. Also - don't miss the helpful links in the resources section!  Resources Mentioned on This Episode Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) - Social Security Properly Estimating Retirement Cash Flow #36 A Retirement Income Planning Strategy That Works, Ep #2 www.osc.ct.gov/empret/ Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact

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Kevin Lembo is The State Comptroller.  In his monthly financial and economic update, projected a General Fund surplus of $127.6 million, noting persistent challenges for many working families as an uneven recovery continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's edition of On Politics with Eric Morrow, discuss the future of the election process, The Impeachment, State Comptroller, and listen to an interview of the new speaker of house Dade Phelan. All this and more!

In this week's edition of On Politics with Eric Morrow, discuss the future of the election process, The Impeachment, State Comptroller, and listen to an interview of the new speaker of house Dade Phelan. All this and more!

Kevin P. Lembo is a Democratic elected official, currently the Connecticut State Comptroller, the statewide elected official responsible for reporting on state finances, administering health care plans for public employees and retirees, and paying the state's bills. He first took office on January 5, 2011 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Orly Ben Ari Ginsburg appointed acting State Attorney. MK Gideon Sa'ar says Blue and White want Bibi victory in Likud primaries.State Comptroller orders staff not to cooperate with police anti-corruption probes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syria reports Israeli aircraft strike T-4 base in Syira. Knesset votes on next State Comptroller. MK Bezalel Smotrich says Jewish law should prevail in Israel (Photo: Knesset plenum today, courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  New Jersey’s tax incentive programs have been in the news lately after a highly critical audit of the Economic Development Authority’s administration of the programs. In this episode, we speak with Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, about the current programs and what could be changed to make them more effective and impactful. See also: State Comptroller’s audit of the EDA’s tax incentive programs | Results of a recent NJCPA member survey about the New Jersey’s tax incentive programs | NJCPA’s response to Governor Murphy’s State of the State address | Minimum wage legislation | Results of NJCPA cannabis survey  

State Comptroller Candidate Debate - General Election 2018 by Max & Murphy

The little talked about and often misunderstood duties of the Connecticut State Comptroller were first included in the State Constitution in 1786, and have been expanded over the years to include providing accounting and financial services, developing accounting policy, exercising accounting oversight, and preparing financial reports for state, federal and municipal governments and the public. So the comptroller actually oversees the payment of all wages and salaries of state employees; and negotiates the procurement of their medical, dental and pharmacy benefits. Today the state's incumbent Democratic State Comptroller is Kevin Lembo. He is seeking re-election this November and is facing Republican challenger Sharon McLaughlin and Green Party nominee Rolf Maurer.

Steve Bucci, Visiting Fellow, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign and National Security Policy at The Heritage Foundation, talks Russian collusion with Trump and the drone attack on Maduro. Jeff Miron, director of economic studies at the Cato Institute and the director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University, discusses Democratic Socialism. Plus, Mark Greenberg, Republican candidate for State Comptroller, and John Fund, National Review Columnist, who says Columbus, Ohio is America’s test market.

January 22, 2018 Cloudy with high temperatures in the upper 40s. WOMEN MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN NEW JERSEY Thousands of women converged on Morristown on Saturday as part of the Women’s Marches that took place across the country, Morristown Green reports. First Lady Tammy Murphy addressed the crowd, saying she had been sexually assaulted when she was in college, Patch.com said. Meanwhile, archivists at Rutgers University asked people who participated in the march to donate their signs and posters for future scholars to study, The Record writes. GOVERNOR ORDERS AUDIT OF TAX-INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Friday calling on the Office of the State Comptroller to conduct full-scale performance reviews of tax-incentive programs to determine their effectiveness in bringing jobs and economic growth to the state, NJ Spotlight reports. Murphy’s order requires reviews of two programs administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority over the eight years of Gov. Chris Christie’s tenure. LEONIA BANS NON-RESIDENT DRIVERS DURING RUSH HOURS Starting today, out-of-towners who drive on the streets of Leonia between 6 and 10 a.m. or 4 and 9 p.m. will be subject to $200 fines, WCBS reports. The borough passed an ordinance banning non-resident drivers last month in an effort to keep commuters from using its streets as shortcuts. Navigation apps, like Waze and Google Maps, have caused huge traffic tie-ups in the community. BILLS VETOED BY CHRISTIE MAY GET SECOND LOOK UNDER MURPHY NJ.com lists 11 pieces of legislation vetoed in Gov. Chris Christie’s tenure that may be revived by the Legislature now that Gov. Phil Murphy has taken office. Among the measures are the expansion of paid family leave, requirements that firearms retailers stock “smart guns” and Planned Parenthood funding. ‘DREAMERS’ WONDERING HOW TO APPROACH DACA UNCERTAINTY Undocumented immigrants who were brought to New Jersey as children have been struggling to sort out what actions they should take given the uncertainty surrounding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, The Record writes. Some are submitting renewal applications early in case the window for filing is narrow, but others fear that their applications will be rejected if they file too soon. If they make the wrong choice, they could find themselves being deported.

US president-elect ​Donald Trump claims to have an open mind on climate science, but he put an unabashed climate-science denier in charge of his environmental transition team, and he says he'll slash NASA's climate-monitoring capabilities. Might a president who doesn't believe in climate science still find it worthwhile to stay in the Paris Agreement? And who will pick up the slack if he doesn't? These are questions we addressed in three stories on Ecosystem Marketplace: “Can Individual US States, The Private Sector, And The International Community Fix The Climate Despite Trump Election?” came the day after the election, and pretty much says it all “Investors See Rockier Road To Low-Carbon Economy Under Trump, But No Dead End” came in one week later. “Hundreds Of US Companies Urge Climate Action As John Kerry, Others Calls For More ‘Business Diplomacy’” came in a day after that. We harvested all three to generate today's episode of Bionic Planet, which offers an audio mosaic of snippets culled from interviews we conducted in the two weeks after the US Presidential election, as well as audio we harvested from a media call that the World Resources Institute hosted. Guests, in order of appearance, are: Yvo de Boer, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute Anthony Hobley, CEO of the Carbon Tracker Initiative Michael Bloomberg, in his capacity as head of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Christian de Valle, Founder and Managing Partner of Althelia Ecosphere Alden Meyer, Director of Strategy and Policy for the Union of Concerned Scientists Sam Adams, Director of WRI United StatesMike Korchinsky, Founder and CEO of Wildlife Works Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Bank Andrew Mitchell, Founder and Director of the Global Canopy Programme Peter Grannis,  First Deputy Comptroller for the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. Nigel Topping, CEO of the We Mean Business Coalition Jonathan Pershing, US Special Envoy for Climate Change Brigadier General Stephen Cheney (ret), CEO of the American Security Project. Peter Graham, former Canadian negotiator now working as a consultant in Washington, DC. 

Don, Noah, and special guest Judy Maltz (Haaretz reporter and documentary director) discuss three topics of incomparable importance, and end with an anecdote each about something in Israel that made them smile this week.   Who gives a f*ck about a returned bottle? We discuss the State Comptroller's report, which details the profound profligacies and petty corruptions of the first family, including spending over 3000 shekels a day on cleaning. While it may be douche-baggery, is such behavior really an election issue? Collect Jews: Win valuable prizes!  Judy Maltz's riveting essay in this week's Haaretz describes the ingathering to Israel of a small and exotic sect of “lost Jews” in India called the Bnei Menashe. We ask, is it time to stop seeking lost or threatened Jews in the hope of dragging their asses to Israel? Important breaking news about Bissli Israeli digital newspapers increasingly mix disguised ads among the legitimate and unpaid content. They are turning to Advertorials, or branded content, as a way of balancing their budgets. We ask, is it time to “stop worrying and learn to love the Advertorial?”   Playlist: All songs by Marsh Dondurma, in honor of the brassy and joyful sound they produced at Ha-Azor this week: Tosha Baritosha Luigi's Walk Ismail Nahef

The Man.  Is Back.    Russell Gallo returns to Brooklyn GOP Radio!Plus, scheduled to come on the show is Bob Antonacci, the attorney / CPA that is the Republican candidate for State Comptroller and  the current Comptroller of Onondaga County here in New York. He'll be talking about his upcoming fundraiser at MCU Park, what exactly a Comptroller does and why you should care - a lot. All that, plus we wanna know WHO YA GOT for this week's Buffoon of the Week!

The Man.  Is Back.    Russell Gallo returns to Brooklyn GOP Radio!Plus, scheduled to come on the show is Bob Antonacci, the attorney / CPA that is the Republican candidate for State Comptroller and  the current Comptroller of Onondaga County here in New York. He'll be talking about his upcoming fundraiser at MCU Park, what exactly a Comptroller does and why you should care - a lot. All that, plus we wanna know WHO YA GOT for this week's Buffoon of the Week!

John Gaetani I want to thank all of those who supported me, helped me, and voted for me. I am very disappointed with the results of this election. It was a real learning experience. I know I was the best person for the Office of State Comptroller but when you don't have the financial resources to run a media driven campaign it is v...ery difficult to win. I will leave this FB page up for a little while longer. Thank you all. * Binghamton University '82 Accounting * Broome Community College '79 Business Administration * NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities June 2001 to February 2008 Associate Auditor and Associate Internal Auditor Albany, New York Performed limited fiscal reviews of the non-profit providers that OMRDD authorized to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities. Performed audits of OMRDD functions, financial systems, time keeping systems, programs, and other internal operations. * NYS Department of Transportation November 1991 to June 2001 Senior Accountant Albany, New York Had a variety of duties. Was the assistant supervisor for the unit that set up appropriations cost centers for DOT projects on the accounting system. Supervised 16 people in a unit that processed contract and consultant payments. Reviewed payment vouchers for special contracts and grants. Worked in the general accounting unit in charge of reconciling DOT's accounting system to the Comptroller's accounting records. Worked on a project for Y2K to automate the contract and consultant payment system. * NYS Department of Transportation March 1987 to November 1991 Senior Internal Auditor Albany, New York Assisted the lead auditor in performing internal audits of DOT programs, functions, financial systems, and operations. Also, worked on special assignments and investigations. Eventually worked up to a lead auditor role. * NYS Department of Labor February 1983 to March 1987 Senior Auditor Syracuse, New York Performed audits and past due filings reviews of employers for the the Unemployment Insurance Office. Also, collected past due unemployment insurance contributions which included executing warrants and liens on employers property. * Perfection Oil Company, Inc. August 1982 to February 1983 Bookkeeper Athens, Pennsylvania Responsible for recording the sales of six company owned gas stations. Also, assisted the assistant general manager in charge of those gas stations with the management of them. * Show More (2)