Governor Andrew Cuomo is expected to call for greater accountability from teachers and schools for student performance when he delivers his annual budget address Tuesday afternoon from Albany.
Cuomo says New York spends more per student than any state in the Union, yet ranks only 38th in terms of its graduation rate. Facing another year of red ink, the Governor will not ask for any spending increases.
But despite the challenges ahead, Cuomo says managing the budget this year will be easier than last year.
"We have a much better budget situation on the numbers, we have a better working environment," said Governor. Cuomo.
Cuomo is also expected to introduce public pension reform and try to obtain greater control of state mandates on schools and municipalities.
But the Governor would not reveal budget details as reporters pressed for proposed spending information in Albany Monday.
"You'll have to see tomorrow when you see the budget," said Cuomo.
WBFO will present live coverage of Governor Cuomo budget address at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, or you can watch it on-line through the Governor's Webcast. Go to our homepage for the link.