"The passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for adopting another spending plan on time. My office will examine how this agreement will keep the state on track for budget balance as well as the impact it has on the state's debt burden and out-year finances.

"Sadly, the chance to enact real campaign finance reform and publicly fund elections was badly handled during budget negotiations. It was a missed opportunity for comprehensive reform to change our electoral system for the better."