Institutional reforms such as increasing the independence of the courts or increasing bureaucratic accountability would undermine its very foundation, says Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science.

"Of all the problems to have, having the whole Albany culture of corruption attached to him [Cuomo]—and it will be attached to him—is one of the worst problems to have," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.

Dimitar Gueorguiev, assistant professor of political science, and his co-author argue that the Chinese National Supervision Commission will affect economic and business activity in the country, may have long-term repercussions for Chinese citizens, and could also undercut existing anti-corruption initiatives.