New leader at helm of public authorities watchdog
Joshua Norkin is now running the NY Authorities Budget Office, an obscure agency overseeing quasi-governmental authorities.
Beefing up oversight of New York’s public authorities
State Authorities Budget Office Director Jeff Pearlman discusses oversight of public authorities in New York.
Sources: Hochul likely to tap public authorities watchdog head as her counsel
A former chief of staff and counsel to Hochul is expected to rejoin her team.
Policing the murky world of quasi-governmental entities in New York
May 25, 2021 - State Authorities Budget Office Director Jeff Pearlman discusses pending legislation that could give his government watchdog additional teeth and reflects on his unique position as an independent oversight agency in the Cuomo administration.
December 10, 2019: Managing the State’s Authorities
Jeffrey Pearlman, Director of the New York State Authorities Budget Office, broke down how the state’s authorities run and how they impact resources you use like the Thruway.
Increasing monitoring of local tax breaks
NYS ABO Director Joshua Norkin discusses updating his agency's monitoring of tax breaks from economic development organizations.


