NYRA under investigation

6 Dec 2007

LBANY, New York -- As reported by the Albany Times-Union: "The State Commission of Investigation on Wednesday subpoenaed a consultant hired on a no-bid contract by the New York Racing Association.

"Attorney Neil Getnick, hired last summer as NYRA's $125,000-per-month 'integrity counsel,' confirmed the subpoena.

"The commission's chief counsel, Anthony Cartusciello, said he could not discuss matters before the panel, a six-person body dominated by appointees of former Gov. George Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno.

"...The subpoena calls for information on NYRA's process for awarding contracts and related matters. The state comptroller in the past has faulted NYRA's failure to follow competitive bidding rules, and the Racing and Wagering Commission has specifically criticized the Getnick contract.

"NYRA Chairman Steven Duncker has defended the five-year contract, saying Getnick is uniquely qualified, having worked as NYRA's monitor for 18 months, and that racing law allows some exemptions from competitive bidding..."

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	NYRA under investigation 6 Dec 2007 LBANY, New York -- As reported by the Albany Times-Union: "The State Commission of Investigation on Wednesday subpoenaed a consultant hired on a no-bid contract by the New York Racing Association. "Attorney Neil Getnick, hired last summer as NYRA's $125,000-per-month 'integrity counsel,' confirmed the subpoena. "The commission's chief counsel, Anthony Cartusciello, said he could not discuss matters before the panel, a six-person body dominated by appointees of former Gov. George Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno. "...The subpoena calls for information on NYRA's process for awarding contracts and related matters. The state comptroller in the past has faulted NYRA's failure to follow competitive bidding rules, and the Racing and Wagering Commission has specifically criticized the Getnick contract. "NYRA Chairman Steven Duncker has defended the five-year contract, saying Getnick is uniquely qualified, having worked as NYRA's monitor for 18 months, and that racing law allows some exemptions from competitive bidding..."