Bill > S03467

This bill modifies the existing executive law to expand the welfare inspector general's investigative authority by removing the phrase "on the initiative of the office and at" from the current language, which effectively broadens the inspector general's discretion to conduct investigations. Specifically, the bill allows the welfare inspector general to independently direct investigations into various welfare-related areas, including the operations of state and local social services departments, health departments, and mental health organizations. The investigations can focus on ensuring proper expenditure of welfare funds, identifying violations of the welfare system, examining potential welfare fraud, assessing compliance with employment requirements for welfare recipients, and evaluating local officials' adherence to state welfare laws, rules, and regulations. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and autonomy to the welfare inspector general in conducting oversight and investigations related to welfare administration and related matters. The legislation would take effect immediately upon enactment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3467