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At a time when the federal government has all but abdicated any responsibility for, or even concern about, unethical behavior and conflicts of interest among public officials, it might be refreshing for New Yorkers to learn that the state has taken a step toward oversight and accountability.

Foregoing the top-of-the-line purchase in favor of a less expensive model, or skipping some purchases altogether, can work for governments that are being conscious of spending taxpayer money.