PEF Statement on State of the State
Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 3:47PM Albany -"The New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) is very supportive of the governor’s initiatives to build New York’s economy," said PEF President Kenneth Brynien.
"We are optimistic the governor’s call to merge agencies that duplicate services is directed to New York’s shadow government of unaccountable and off-budget authorities. PEF members know where these cuts can be made and how best to achieve efficiencies through mergers.
"As the details of the budget unfold, we stand ready to offer the governor and the state’s taxpayers savings that will help close the state’s budget gap while maintaining the vital services New York’s citizens rely on.
"We look forward to working with the governor and have, in fact, shared with him many ways to save money and make the state more efficient particularly in the area of reducing wasteful contracting-out.
"We remain hopeful when the Executive Budget is released some of our cost-saving proposals will be included," Brynien said.