Mayor Michael Bloomberg says an audit on New York City�s 911 system shows �a new level of intellectual dishonesty� by Comptroller John Liu.

Liu said this week that a contractor hired to overhaul the system may have received millions in unjustified payments.

Bloomberg said Friday on WOR Radio that the contract was registered with Liu�s office and the budget was approved there. He questioned if Liu even read the contract.

Bloomberg said, �It�s pretty hard to answer something as stupid as this charge.�

Liu has asked prosecutors to investigate whether there was any criminal fraud associated with the contract.

After the criticism, Liu�s office retorted: �We will chalk up Bloomberg�s name-calling … to low blood sugar.�

The mayor�s office announced an initiative Thursday against big, sugary drinks.

(Source: WSJ)