Audits of state agencies are commonplace in Albany; indeed, they frequently focus on the transportation authority.
Richard Brodsky, a former state assemblyman and longtime watchdog of state agencies and authorities, criticized the arrangement.
A recent report issued by the Sunset Advisory Commission, which gauges the effectiveness of state agencies, supports that notion.
The Paterson administration has already squeezed the budgets of state agencies, an action it can take unilaterally.
None of Mr. Alkhanov's opponents receive the attention of state agencies and news organizations, let alone that of Mr. Putin.
Nor is there a pro-claimant bias on the part of state agencies that rule on initial claims.
The governor supervises the state budget, coordinates the activities of state agencies, boards, and commissions, initiates future planning, and is the focus of federal-state interaction.
He spoke about the budget, falling tax revenue and the overabundance of state agencies, but made his sharpest comments about corruption.
As governor, he reorganized the existing maze of state agencies and consolidated them into larger units while introducing stricter budgeting procedures for them.
Ten years ago, the Texas Legislature passed laws to restrict the lobbying of state agencies by lawmakers on behalf of private clients.
Mr. Malloy is counting on an agreement with the unions and a restructuring that will cut the number of state agencies to 57 from 81.
