Initiative: Budget, Fiscal Oversight, Clean Contracting

August 2026

Press ReleaseReport

Report Finds NY Has Many Watchdogs, But Deprives Them of Independence and Authority Needed to Combat Corruption Read more July 2026

Statement

Reinvent Albany Supports Unimpeded Council Oversight of DOE Contracts Read more July 2026

Memo of Support

Support for State Bill Giving NYC DOI Full Ability to Monitor NYC Child Services Read more August 2026

Report

Structural Obstacles to Government Oversight in New York NY Has Many Watchdog Agencies, But Deprives Them of Independence, Resources, and Authority Needed to Effectively Combat Corruption and Misconduct Read more June 2026

Testimony

Testimony: COIB Should Ban Third-Party Travel Gifts; Electeds Report $215K+ in Travel Payments Read more June 2026

Testimony

Testimony to Charter Revision Commission on NYC Ethics, Oversight Read more June 2026

Statement

Statement on 2026 NYS Legislative Session and Transparency, Accountability, Corporate Subsidy Bills Read more June 2026

Memo of Opposition

Groups Oppose Bill Providing FOIL Carve-Out for Police Read more May 2026

Statement

Reinvent Albany Statement on Approved FY 2027 NYS Budget Read more May 2026

Letter

Letter to Council: DOI and COIB Funding in FY2027 Budget Read more May 2026

Report

Despite Very Late State Budget, Legislature Passing Bills at Normal Clip Senate and Assembly May Be Adapting to Short “Regular” Sessions Read more May 2026

Statement

Despite Very Late State Budget, Legislature Passing Bills at Normal Clip Read more