Saying he could be a partner in restructuring state finances, Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, told OIB on Friday he’s considering a
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Unaffiliated Workers Accept Unpaid Furloughs–What Will Unions Do?
While the city’s Labor Relations Department continues negotiations with municipal unions to achieve $2 million in total concessions the City Council plugged into this year’s
Read moreSwipe! Questioning The Use Of City Council Stipend Cards
City budget hawk John Marshall Lee Monday night questioned the use of City Council stipends in his address to the legislative body. What’s appropriate use?
Read moreThe Thorny Union Concession Process
Nearly halfway through the budget year and the city is still trying to achieve the $2 million in employee concessions the City Council plugged into
Read moreBarking At Financial Reports
Budget scrutineer John Marshall Lee is scheduled to address the City Council Monday night on the topic of “budgets and oversight.” Full council agenda here.
Read moreHennessy To Reintroduce Government Reform Bill, Chides Musto’s Opposition
State Rep. Jack Hennessy says he will once again submit conflict-of-interest legislation in the 2014 General Assembly intended to close a loophole in state law
Read moreGeneral Lee Tells City Council To Follow The Charter, Review Financial Reports
Government watchdog John Marshall Lee offered some pragmatic advice to the City Council last week–marinate in the City Charter. His presentation to the city’s budget
Read moreWalker Tells City Council Bridgeport At Critical Crossroads
David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, urged the City Council Monday night to avoid conflicts that “have caused the city and its residents significant embarrassment.
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