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Critics decry Cuomo move to expand powers

Quick ReadGov. Andrew M. Cuomo's quiet move to expand the powers of his inspector general's office to give it access to the private tax records of state employees is "extremely dangerous," a top lawmaker said Monday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at Molloy College to

Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at Molloy College to talk about his 2012-2013 budget and reform plan. (Feb. 2, 2012)

ALBANY -- The Cuomo administration's quiet move to expand the powers of his inspector general's office to give it access to the private tax records of state employees is "extremely dangerous," a top lawmaker said Monday.

Sen. John DeFrancisco (R-Syracuse) was one of several lawmakers -- including the leader of the state Assembly -- to express strong concerns about an agreement that would give...

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