New York A05502 requires annual audits of opioid settlement funds by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

New York A05502 mandates annual audits of the use of statewide opioid settlement funds by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The bill amends the mental hygiene law to require the comptroller, attorney general, and independent certified public accountants to conduct these audits. The audits must be performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and include a report on internal control weaknesses and recommended corrective actions. The results of these audits are to be made public.

New York A05502 requires annual audits of opioid settlement funds by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

New York A05502 mandates annual audits of the use of statewide opioid settlement funds by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. The bill amends the mental hygiene law to require the comptroller, attorney general, and independent certified public accountants to conduct these audits. The audits must be performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and include a report on internal control weaknesses and recommended corrective actions. The results of these audits are to be made public.