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Displaying 69 Finding Aids
Title
- Investigation and bill files of the Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Pari-Mutuel System
Series Number
- B1325
Summary
- The commission used these records of the Joint Legislative Commission as background and reference materials. Most of the series concerns proposed legislation introduced at the request of the Joint Legislative Commission between 1940 and 1943. Bill files contain the printed bill and an accompanying summary sheet. The series also contains investigation and background materials on jockey clubs, and newspaper articles and abstracts of articles regarding racing and criminal activities or corruption connected with racing.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing stockholder questionnaire files
Series Number
- B1319
Summary
- The commission collected these completed stockholder questionnaires in order to compile information on stock and bond holdings and transactions in harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' acquisition of, income from, and transfer of stock and bonds in harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Hearing transcripts of the Strong Investigation of charges against the State Board of Charities
Series Number
- A3156
Summary
- The Commissioner of Public Charities of New York City charged the State Board of Charities with neglecting its responsibility toward institutions for children in the city. This series documents Charles Strong's investigation into the management and affairs of the board relating to the charges. Records include transcripts of testimony; lists of witnesses and hearing dates; partial list of hearing exhibits; and one exhibit in the form of a letter from an institution protesting its inspection ranking.
Creator
- New York (State). State Board of Charities
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission on Public Integrity annual reports
Series Number
- B2349
Summary
- This series contains annual reports of the New York State Commission on Public Integrity and its predecessor entities, the New York Temporary State Commission on Lobbying and the New York State Ethics Commission. The reports include information on the commissions' education and outreach efforts, enforcement, legislation, disclosure requirements, investigations, advisory opinions, structure, and commission members. They also provide financial listings of lobbyists.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission On Public Integrity
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing officer, director, and special stockholder questionnaire files
Series Number
- B1318
Summary
- The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors and by holders of significant amounts of stock, voting stock, or bonds in such corporations.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing press clippings file
Series Number
- B1324
Summary
- The commission maintained files of newspaper and magazine articles on harness racing, harness tracks, and the work of the commission in order to track its investigation and for use as an additional source of information for its investigation. The clippings concern state officials connected with the investigation or suspected of improper practices related to pari-mutuel harness racing; individuals suspected of harness racing improper financial practices or other illegal activities; and charges against and investigations of particular harness tracks.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Department of Law special investigation files
Series Number
- 11185
Summary
- This series documents the Attorney General's investigation into the State Bank of Binghamton and financial affairs of the City of Binghamton, and subsequent prosecutions, convictions, and appeals. Special investigations and prosecutions were conducted by the Attorney General's Office upon orders of the Governor, which superseded investigations conducted by local officials.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Law
Access Restrictions
- Appellate court records and briefs, copies of final court filings, and the State Comptroller's report of examination of the Binghamton City Comptroller's Office are available for research. Disclosure of all other records is prohibited as applicable by Executive Law section 63.2 (attorney general investigative records), Banking Law section 36.10 (bank examination reports), Criminal Procedure Law section 190.25(4) (grand jury materials) and section 240(10)(2) (attorney work product), Civil Practice Law and Rules section 3102(d)(2) (materials prepared for trial), and other statutes.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration investigation case files and summaries
Series Number
- B1314
Summary
- The commission compiled these case files to track individual investigations of doctors, x-ray laboratories, surgical supply firms, hospitals, insurance companies, and others involved in, or transacting business with parties involved in, workers' compensation cases. The case files usually contain records subpoenaed by the commission, such as compensation medical report forms; patient medical histories, sometimes including notes on each visit; bank statements; cancelled checks or check stubs; bank deposit slips; schedules of cash receipts and disbursements; and ledgers.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration receipts for records received and returned by the commission
Series Number
- B1315
Summary
- These receipts track activity regarding records submitted to the commission by physicians, lawyers, medical supply companies, and other individuals and firms being investigated by the commission. Receipts for both incoming and outgoing records provide name and address of individual or firm submitting the records; quantity, type, and dates of records submitted; and date records received by commission or returned to owner. Attached to some receipts are forms authorizing return of records to their owners.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing personnel and administration files
Series Number
- B1328
Summary
- 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, memorandums summarizing financial and banking records, lists of individuals and organizations given subpoenas, reports on various issues studied, witness lists, commission opinions, information comparing laws and regulations of horse racing in other states, and staff personnel files.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Study Commission for New York City administrative and investigative files
Series Number
- A3337
Summary
- 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 one of the many state efforts to investigate and reform New York City government. The records cover commission investigations of management controls in selected New York City agencies.
Creator
- New York (State). State Study Commission for New York City
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Commission on Government Integrity typed and original transcripts of commission meeting minutes
Series Number
- 15825
Summary
- This series consists of the minutes of commission meetings and a minute book that also includes copies of subpoenas, affidavits of service, and advisory letters to the attorney general sent by the commission. The minutes document the development of policy for the identification of projects to be undertaken by staff and the process of decision-making relating to the commission's investigation into violations of ethical or legal standards of conduct by public officials and employees.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Civil Rights Law, Section 73.8, and other statutes. Public hearing transcripts, press releases, published material, and other records that have been previously available to the public are available without restriction. Access to other information is permitted only by permission of the commission or the Governor's office.
Title
- Commission on Government Integrity general information files
Series Number
- 15830
Summary
- 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 are background information on state legislators; charts on ethics training in New York City agencies; invitation lists; hearing records; budgets; press releases; correspondence; and commission history, minutes, and reports. Also included are reference materials regarding subpoenas, legislative authority, jurisdiction, FOIL, and issues of confidentiality.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Civil Rights Law, Section 73.8, and other statutes. Public hearing transcripts, press releases, published material, and other records that have been previously available to the public are available without restriction. Access to other information is permitted only by permission of the commission or the Governor's office.
Title
- Routine fiscal records of selected Moreland Commissions and a crime conference
Series Number
- 10985
Summary
- These records, primarily related to travel, purchases, and office expenses, document the day to day operations of various Moreland Commissions and the Governor's Crime Conference in 1936. The Moreland investigations pertain to workmen's compensation, Creedmore Hospital, insurance, racing, corrections, judicial action on administrative agencies, and the State Banking Department regarding City Trust Company.
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Moreland Commission on Welfare correspondence and subject files
Series Number
- 10991
Summary
- 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 routine, documents communication with the governor's office, public and private social welfare officers, civic groups, and citizens. Studies, reports, statistics, and articles contain information on public assistance, provided by social welfare organizations and experts in New York and other states.
Creator
- New York (State). Department of Transportation
Access Restrictions
- All investigative materials in Moreland Act commission records are indefinitely restricted pursuant to Executive Law sect. 6 and 63.8 and Civil Rights Law sect. 73.8. Requests for access to such materials are referred to the Governor's Office.
Title
- Report of the Special Deputy Attorney General appointed to investigate the murders of Charles Phelps and Margaret Wolcott
Series Number
- B0911
Summary
- This series, Report of Special Deputy Attorney General, Murder of C. Phelps and M. Wolcott, contains a transcript and photographic materials documenting the March 21, 1915 murders of Charles Phelps and Margaret Wolcott, residents of West Shelby in Orleans County, New York. Photocopies of the transcript and photographs are included.
Creator
- New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transcripts of hearings and stenographer's notes relating to the investigation of James Eaton, Superintendent of the new Capitol
Series Number
- B0905
Summary
- This series consists of sixteen books of stenographer's minutes containing the arguments of counsel and the testimony of witnesses in the investigation of official misconduct by James W. Eaton, superintendent of the new state capitol construction project. A printed copy of the complainants' charges and a newspaper clipping containing the text of Judge Van Alstyne's report to the governor are also included.
Creator
- New York (State). Attorney General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Transcripts relating to charges against the Chairman of the Public Service Commission
Series Number
- A0354
Summary
- This series contains transcripts of joint legislative committee meetings and public hearings relating to the investigation into the conduct of Edward E. McCall, Chairman of the Public Service Commission for the First District. The transcripts document both the legislative investigation of McCall and McCall's appearance before Governor Charles S. Whitman to answer charges brought against him.
Creator
- New York (State). Secretary of State
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Commission on Government Integrity litigation files
Series Number
- 15827
Summary
- These state and federal court records document litigation that resulted from the Commission's investigation of state and local political party committees and political action committees. Documents include pleadings; notices; motions; affidavits; briefs; memoranda of law; transcripts of proceedings; and orders. Litigation concerned efforts to vacate, cancel, or quash subpoenas requiring testimony before the Commission or the submission of documents to the Commission; to change court venue; or to file an appeal or support motions for a stay pending appeal.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity
Access Restrictions
- Restricted in accordance with Civil Rights Law, Section 73.8, and other statutes. Public hearing transcripts, press releases, published material, and other records that have been previously available to the public are available without restriction. Access to other information is permitted only by permission of the commission or the Governor's office.
- Some items in "correspondence" folders might be subject to attorney-client privilege; archivist will review to determine access.
Title
- Commission on Government Integrity election campaign financial disclosure reports
Series Number
- 15826
Summary
- These reports on election campaign contributions and expenditures were developed to investigate campaign financing as part of the wider investigation of violations of ethical and legal standards of conduct by public officials, employees, and political action committees (PACs). Compiled from information obtained from Campaign Finance Disclosure Forms, the reports provide name of public office; political party; county; district; and income, expenditures, loans, and unitemized contributions.
Creator
- New York (State). Commission on Government Integrity