Tweed law explained

The Tweed law, formally known as Executive Law Section 63-C, is a New York State law that allows the Attorney General of New York to pursue the recoupment of public funds misused by government officials without the request from a local official.[1] [2] Its popular name comes from Tammany Hall boss William M. Tweed.[3] It was first passed in 1876.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Section 63-C: Action by the people for illegal receipt or disposition of public funds or other property. 2019-05-11. NY State Senate. en. 2019-05-21.
  2. Web site: New York Pol's Daughter Got $165,000 No-Show Job, AG Says. 2013-08-02. en-US. 2019-05-21.
  3. News: Born in infamy. Boburg. Shawn. 19 Sep 2013. The Record. 2019-05-20. Hackensack, New Jersey. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Cuomo sidesteps Green's questions at debate. Johnson. Mark. 7 Sep 2006. Star-Gazette. 2019-05-20. Elmira, New York. Newspapers.com.

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