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NY S04190

Directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the conducting of an independent forensic audit of such authority.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the metropolitan transportation authority to contract for the provision of an independent forensic audit of such authority; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

AI Summary

This bill directs the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to contract with a certified public accounting firm to conduct an independent forensic audit of the MTA. The audit must be performed in accordance with government auditing standards and be independent of the MTA's regular annual audit. The accounting firm is prohibited from providing non-audit services to the MTA during the audit or having previously audited the MTA within the past 10 years. The firm must report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Governor, State Comptroller, and various legislative leaders by January 1, 2026. The bill will take effect immediately and expire on January 2, 2026.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (on 01/03/2024)

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