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NY S08661
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ortt
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AI Summary
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Requires the state comptroller, in consultation with the budget director, to hire independent private auditing firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of all state government programs receiving state funds
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Audit must examine eligibility of fund recipients, contractor and grantee compliance with laws, internal fraud controls at state agencies, and any improper or fraudulent payments or expenditures
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All state agencies and public authorities must provide the auditing firm full access to records and data related to state funds
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Auditing firm must submit findings to the governor, legislative leaders, comptroller, and attorney general within 12 months, including recommendations for corrective action
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Any identified fraud, abuse, or unlawful conduct must be immediately referred to appropriate law enforcement agencies including the attorney general, district attorneys, or U.S. Department of Justice, with the final report made publicly available online
Legislative Description
Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more independent private professional services firms with expertise in accounting, auditing, and fraud detection to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds; requires the auditing firm to report fraud, abuse or other unlawful conduct to appropriate law enforcement agencies; requires the audit to be made publicly available.
Last Action
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
3/10/2026