Foley Calls On Ben Barnes To Step Down As Malloy’s Budget Chief | Capitol Watch

“OPM Secretary Ben Barnes either can’t add or caved to election-year political pressure when he published budget estimates showing a sizable surplus this year,” Foley said. “His estimate was the foundation for the governor’s foolish election-year policy initiatives including several hundred million dollar plus handouts that would have further burdened Connecticut taxpayers and further stressed Connecticut’s precarious fiscal situation. Barnes comment that he was “taken off guard” by the $471 million drop in revenues is either dishonest or an admission of breathtaking incompetence. Either warrants Mr. Barnes stepping down as OPM Secretary, an important position of responsibility overseeing billions of taxpayer money, a $20 billion a year government budget, and a $280 billion state economy.”



Foley Calls On Ben Barnes To Step Down As Malloy’s Budget Chief | Capitol Watch