ALBANY—Several Democrats in the State Senate are today sending a letter to David Paterson, calling on him to create an independent auditor to monitor the distribution of stimulus funds–and putting them on the same side as good-government groups and Senate Republicans who have already urged more tranparency in the process.
“In the event additional federal stimulus funds become available, New York State must have in place a system that proves we have invested taxpayer money wisely,” the letter, signed by State Senator Jose M. Serrano, reads. “At a time when the country once again faces economic hardship, seeking leadership and dynamism from the public sector, we believe New York is uniquely poised to become a model for accountable, vibrant and speedy revitalization.
