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2009 NEWS ROOM
Newspaper Articles:
- December 15, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Education chief copes with shortfall in state aid
- December 6, 2009, The Buffalo News:
U.S. must reform financial system
- December 3, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Collaboration, not confrontation, marks another county’s response to jail probe
- November 17, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Cash for Clunkers gave sales tax revenue a boost
- November 17, 2009, Business First of Buffalo:
'Clunkers' bring cash to county coffers
- November 4, 2009, The New York Observer:
Republicans gain in Erie County, but does County
- November 4, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Poloncarz secures second term
- October 31, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Role of comptroller is key issue in race
- October 22, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Collins sets a budget to circumvent legislature
- October 7, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Comptroller candidates discuss hiring, use of audits
- October 3, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Democrats may seek way to cut tax rate
- October 1, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Poloncarz critical in audit of payroll
- October 1, 2009, The Buffalo News:
U.S. sues county over alleged jail abuses
- September 29, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Poloncarz has done good job for taxpayers
- September 27, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Critics slam plan for new county lockup
- September 25, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Poloncarz has proven he's county watchdog
- September 15, 2009, The Buffalo News:
ECIDA rankled by audit request
- September 14, 2009, Business First of Buffalo:
Comptroller request upsets ECIDA
- September 4, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Pension payment error to return $327,615
- September 3, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Abuses in county jail cited in forum
- August 27, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Some county employees found beating the system to park for free
- August 24, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Deadline passes for parks pact agreement
- August 13, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Erie County Comptroller targets four area hotels
- August 10, 2009, The Buffalo News:
More money collected from probation fees
- August 2, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Fix or reveal
- August 2, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Incidents at jails linked to overtime
- July 29, 2009, The Buffalo News:
U.S. probe finds abuses at county jails
- July 27, 2009, The Capitol:
Responsible New York’s Future May Be In Erie Races And Albany Courtrooms
- July 19, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Lawsuit is settled with photocopier vendor
- July 15, 2009, Sun & Bee Newspapers:
Meyer's Musings: Time to Share Fan Mail from the Loyal Readers
- July 8, 2009, Buffalo Business First:
Erie County Settles Vendor Copier Suit
- June 25, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Cosentino to pay $310,000 to settle bed tax arrears
- June 22, 2009, The Buffalo News:
Sales, mortgage tax show drop in revenue
- June 18, 2009, The Buffalo News:
State, Poloncarz fault Erie County on pursuing fraud in Medicaid
- June 16, 2009, The Tonawanda News:
Municipalities seeing a dip in revenue as home sales slow
- June 15, 2009, Buffalo Business First:
Buffalo housing market springs ahead
- June 7, 2009, Buffalo News:
Control board's legacy is uncertain
- June 3, 2009, The Tonawanda News:
Control board no longer in "hard" oversight mode
- June 3, 2009, The Bond Buyer:
Erie County Can Borrow on Its Own; ...
- May 31, 2009, Buffalo News:
Bob McCarthy Politics Column: Collins getting statewide notice
- May 29, 2009, The Tonawanda News:
Erie Co. Notebook: Politics on Parade
- May 28, 2009, Buffalo News:
Kadet, Poloncarz vying for job of top watchdog
- May 17, 2009, Buffalo News:
Working Families Party Backs 5 for County Posts
- May 15, 2009, The Tonawanda News:
Sales Tax Shortfall Causing Concern
- May 11, 2009, The Tonawanda News:
Wrangling Over Roles
- April 30, 2009, Buffalo News:
Poloncarz doing his job as independent watchdog
- April 29, 2009, Buffalo News:
Poloncarz merits praise for stance on spending
- April 22, 2009, Hamburg Sun:
Meyer's Musing: Collins vs. Poloncarz is heating up
- April 16, 2009, Buffalo News:
Poloncarz to sign check for fridge
- April 14, 2009, Buffalo News:
Collins seeks to oust three Democratic incumbents
- April 9, 2009, Buffalo News:
Refrigerator fuss intensifies Collins-Poloncarz chill
- March 26, 2009, Buffalo News:
Bills anxious for stadium funding
- March 18, 2009, Hamburg Sun:
Poloncarz proud of role as watchdog for taxpayers who live in Erie County
- March 17, 2009, Buffalo News:
Erie Co. sales tax revenue dips 5% to start year
- March 11, 2009, Buffalo News:
Legislators seeking funds for storm damage
- March 10, 2009, Buffalo News:
County wants October Surprise funds; state wants paperwork
- March 5, 2009, Buffalo News:
Audit finds no evidence Collins influenced Volland pact
- February 27, 2009, Buffalo News:
Comptroller urges candor on bids by Collins’ firms for county work
- February 26, 2009, Buffalo News:
County sees a surplus
- February 11, 2009, Buffalo News:
Erie County credit rating upgraded
- February 6, 2009, The Bond Buyer:
Erie County Capital Plan on Hold Until Debt-Sale Dispute Is Resolved
- February 5, 2009, Buffalo News:
Control board renews its push to borrow funds for county projects
- February 3, 2009, Tonawanda News:
Tax talk turns tough
- January 31, 2009, Buffalo News:
Public retiree health insurance cost is a fiscal time bomb
- January 30, 2009, Tonawanda News:
Legislature wants borrowing deadlock resolved
- January 16, 2009, Buffalo News:
Taxpayers get slight reprieve on tax due date
- January 14, 2009, Buffalo News:
County asks outside auctioneer to pay sums auditor says are due
- January 3, 2009, Buffalo News:
County's year-end numbers will likely show deficit
TV Reports:
- December 2, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Budget vote helps financial situation With Video
- October 28, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Channel 2 County Comptroller Debate Streaming Video
- October 18, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Comptroller candidates debate finance With Video
- October 6, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
County comptroller election faceoff
- August 26, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
County workers parking privilege abuse?
- July 30, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Erie County Jail report Seeks Answers
- July 29, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Justice Department probes into Jails
- June 17, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Stalemate Could Jam County Cash Flow
- June 15, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Poloncarz: Erie Co. Sales Tax Revenues Still Falling
- May 29, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Pension Fund Plummets; Higher Cost for Taxpayers
- May 16, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Soon Economic Relief for Erie County
- March 24, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
The war over WIC
- March 4, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
County procedure not followed in Volland contract
- February 26, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Money problems in probation department
- February 26, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Comptroller steps up bid investigation
- February 26, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Collins says contract award process fair
- February 24, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Freshman legislator cries foul over letter
- February 19, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Surplus for 2008 in Erie County
- February 4, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
No Deal on Borrowing; Capital Projects Stopped
- February 4, 2009, WIVB CBS-4:
Money debate heats up in Erie County
- January 29, 2009, WGRZ NBC-2:
Legislature: "Crisis" Over Road Projects; Appeal To State for Help
Radio Reports:
- December 2, 2009, WBEN 930 AM:
County Comptroller Reacts to Deficit Reduction Plan
- November 23, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Passage of County Budget Appears Likely
- November 4, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
Democrats Celebrate Poloncarz Victory, Lament Glascott Loss
- October 30, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Poloncarz, Kadet Counting Votes in Comptroller Race
- October 7, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Comptroller Poloncarz, Challenger Kadet Debate Issues
- August 3, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
County Finances Stay Strong through Recession
- July 30, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Justice Dept. Charges Abuse in County Jails
- July 16, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Sales Tax Revenues Increase in May
- June 18, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Report: Erie County Lacking in Medicaid Fraud Recovery
- June 2, 2009, WBEN 930 AM:
County Control Board Takes Advisory Status
- May 28, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
WNY Republicans and Democrats Make Endorsements
- May 28, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Race for County Comptroller Takes Shape
- May 21, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Capital Funding Approved for County Projects
- April 14, 2009, WBEN 930 AM:
Collins going after Lawmakers, Comptroller in November election
- April 14, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
County Revenues Dip During First Quarter
- March 17, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
Sales Tax Revenue, Housing Sales Down
- March 17, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Sales tax revenue down 5%
- March 11, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
SEMA Holding Back Storm Cleanup Funds
- March 5, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
Comptroller says contract process is flawed
- February 27, 2009, WBFO 88.7 FM:
Audit shows nobody keeping tabs on Probation Department
- February 5, 2009, WNED 970 AM:
Borrowing Battle Continues Between County, Control Board
Press Releases:
- November 16, 2009:
Erie County Benefits from "Cash for Clunkers"
- October 15, 2009:
9 More Local Organizations Endorse Poloncarz for Re-Election
- September 30, 2009:
Statement of Mark Poloncarz on U.S. Dept. of Justice Lawsuit Against Erie Co.
- September 30, 2009:
Poloncarz Releases Audit of Erie County Payroll
- September 24, 2009:
Statement of Mark Poloncarz on Holding Center Expansion Plan
- September 23, 2009:
Poloncarz asks Control Board to Borrow Annual Cash Flow Note
- September 16, 2009:
Poloncarz's Office Resolves New Billing Error from State
- September 4, 2009:
Mark Poloncarz Announces Labor Endorsements for Re-Election
- August 31, 2009:
Poloncarz Office Identifies $327,615 Billing Error from State
- August 27, 2009:
Poloncarz Recovers Late Payments Owed to County
- August 26, 2009:
Poloncarz Issues Major Review of Taxpayer-Funded Erie County Employee Parking
- August 12, 2009:
Poloncarz Identifies Hotel Occupancy Tax Scofflaws
- August 3, 2009:
Poloncarz Announces Major Revenue Improvements
- July 31, 2009:
Comptroller Poloncarz Releases Financial Report
- July 29, 2009:
Mark Poloncarz Statement on Jail Report
- July 27, 2009:
Poloncarz Releases Audit of Erie County Mental Health
- July 15, 2009:
County Experiences Increased sales Tax revenue in May 2009
- July 8, 2009:
County Settles Vendor Dispute
- July 2, 2009:
Poloncarz Comments on Successful Investigation via Whistleblower Tip Line
- June 25, 2009:
Poloncarz Comments on Delinquent Tax Payments by Hotel Owner
- June 17, 2009:
Poloncarz Releases Report on Erie County's Medicaid Anti-Fraud Activities
- June 15, 2009:
Poloncarz Receives Erie County Independence Party Endorsement
- June 15, 2009:
Significant Decline in Mortgage Tax Receipts Could Negatively Impact Local Governments
- June 2, 2009:
Poloncarz Applauds Control Board for Reverting to Advisory Status
- May 27, 2009:
Mark Poloncarz Endorsed by Erie County Democratic Committee For Re-Election
- May 27, 2009:
Poloncarz Announces Re-Election Campaign for Erie County Comptroller on Internet
- May 20, 2009:
Poloncarz Comments on County Receipt of Borrowing Proceeds
- May 18, 2009:
Poloncarz Announces Forthcoming Electronic Payment System for County Taxpayers, Consumers of Services
- April 16, 2009:
Co. Issues RFP for Prescription Drug Discount Card Program
- April 13, 2009:
Erie Co. Sales Tax Revenue Continues Downward Trend in 2009
- February 26, 2009:
Poloncarz Releases Audit of Probation Department
- February 19, 2009:
Poloncarz Joins Cuomo to Discuss Local Government Efficiency Reforms
- February 10, 2009:
Erie County Receives Two-Step Credit Rating Upgrade
- January 27, 2009:
Erie County Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- January 26, 2009:
Poloncarz Comments on County Property Tax Bills
- January 13, 2009:
Poloncarz Releases Audit of Erie County Purchasing
- January 6, 2009:
Poloncarz Issues Warning on County Financial Situation for Year End 2008
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