Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1031
Dates:
1911
Abstract:
The Moreland Act of 1907 empowered the Governor to appoint special commissions to investigate the management and affairs of any state agency, in this instance the Public Service Commission. This series consists of minutes of hearings, accompanying exhibits, a list of formal proceedings or hearings of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City
Title:
Series:
A0566
Dates:
1971-1973
Abstract:
The State Study Commission for New York City was created by Chapter 413 of the Laws of 1971 for the purpose of attaining efficiency, economy, and improvement in the operation of city government. This accretion contains a variety of records collected or created by the commission during its study, including .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Title:
Series:
10997
Dates:
1928-1944
Abstract:
This series contains the commission's central operational files documenting its staffing and the conduct of its investigation into charges of maladministration and corruption relating to the Workmen's Compensation Law, including but not limited to political favoritism and kickbacks. The files include .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor's Love Canal Inter-Agency Task Force
Title:
Series:
13430
Dates:
1978-1985
Abstract:
This series consists of files generated by commissioner William C. Hennessy, while serving as chairman of an emergency multi-agency task force on the Love Canal disaster. Files also contain records sent to Hennessey's office in Albany from the DOT regional office in Buffalo. That office managed department .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Title:
Series:
B1323
Dates:
1933-1954
Abstract:
This series consists of background information and supporting documentation compiled by the Commission during its investigation of individuals with financial interests or other involvement in harness racing associations. The bulk of the series consists of investigation files on individuals. A few files .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Department of Transportation
Title:
Series:
10991
Dates:
1961-1963
Abstract:
The commission's correspondence and subject files document citizen concern about public assistance programs and the examination of practices, procedures, and costs. Administrative files include budget data, studies, reports, minutes, transcripts, news clippings, and press releases. Correspondence, mostly .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Governor's Committee on Hospital Costs
Title:
Series:
10993
Dates:
1954-1965
Abstract:
This series is the central file of correspondence, background materials, and reports maintained by the Committee in carrying out its investigation and producing its final report. The Commission's investigation of the cost of hospitals includes input from physicians, hospital administrators, insurance .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Special Commission on Attica
Title:
Series:
15855
Dates:
1971-1972
Abstract:
This series consists of investigation and interview files of the Special Commission on Attica (chaired by Robert B. McKay and known as the "McKay Commission"). The commission investigated the Attica Correctional Facility riot of 1971. Resulting records include personal interview sheets or transcripts; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Title:
Series:
B1328
Dates:
1947-1954
Abstract:
These records comprise the commission's central operational files documenting the staffing of the commission and the conduct of its investigation. The series includes the executive order creating the commission, correspondence, questionnaires, accounting statements and reports of harness racing associations, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Executive Department
Title:
Series:
B2037
Dates:
1997
Abstract:
This series consists of a report documenting a Moreland Act Commission's investigation of allegations of evidence tampering by members of State Police Troops C and F, both located in the Hudson Valley. Accompanying the report is a signed letter from Deputy Attorney General and special prosecutor Nelson .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Title:
Series:
B2832
Dates:
1961-2009
Abstract:
This series contains public and private reports created by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation. Public reports were published and publicly disseminated by the commission. These reports summarize individual investigations; state major findings and conclusions; and contain recommended .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation
Abstract:
This report provides a detailed examination of the Department of Parole, the life of Joseph Lanza, and politics in New York City during the 1950s. The investigation resulted in a review of the parole system throughout the state..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Title:
Series:
10998
Dates:
1936-1957
Abstract:
This series consists of background information and supporting documentation compiled by the commission during its investigation of harness track owners and the associations licensed by to conduct pari-mutuel harness racing. The commission traced stock ownership, studied financial records, and questioned .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City
Title:
Series:
A3337
Dates:
1972-1973
Abstract:
The State Study Commission for New York City was established in 1971. It investigated and prepared reports on the management of three New York City agencies, two housing programs, and the city pension system. The series consists of records of the commission's chief counsel, John F. Keenan, and document .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York State Ethics Commission
Title:
Series:
B1939
Dates:
2006
Abstract:
In 2006, New York State Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi (in office 2003-2006) was investigated by the New York State Ethics Commission for alleged inappropriate use of state employees to provide transport for his wife. This series consists of transcripts of testimony and accompanying exhibits from the investigation. .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City
Title:
Series:
10400
Dates:
1971-1973
Abstract:
The purpose of the State Study Commission for New York City was to investigate governing practices and structures within the city and to recommend changes to improve efficiency and economy. Records include hearing transcripts and tapes, staff reports and memoranda, and meeting minutes on a variety of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Counsel to the Governor
Abstract:
This series consists of records, including subject and personnel files, maintained by various staff members of the Counsel to the Governor's office. Other types of records include news clippings, correspondence, invitations, memorandums, press releases, and reports. Records in the series relate to subjects .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Moreland Act Commission on Nursing Homes and Residential Facilities
Title:
Series:
11586
Dates:
1974-1975
Abstract:
In 1975, Governor Hugh Carey invoked Section 6 of the Executive Law (Moreland Act), and by Executive Order #2 he appointed Morris B. Abram as commissioner to investigate state management of non-governmental nursing homes or facilities that received direct or indirect federal, state, or local aid, or .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity
Abstract:
This series served as a general reference file for commission activities. Records document Commission activities related to the investigation of corruption, campaign financing, judicial selection, and patronage, as well as activities promoting efficiency in government and personnel reforms. Included .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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Creator:
New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity
Title:
Series:
15823
Dates:
1975-1989
Abstract:
This series documents the Commission on Government Integrity's investigation into violations of ethical or legal standards of conduct by public officials and employees. Particularly well documented are investigations of judicial selection, government procurement and contracting, and improper practices .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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