Bill > A05502

This bill requires annual independent audits of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) regarding its use of statewide opioid settlement funds. The annual audits will be conducted by the state comptroller and attorney general using independent certified public accountants, and will be performed according to generally accepted government auditing standards. These audits will focus on evaluating the internal controls of how opioid settlement funds are used, identifying any control weaknesses, and recommending actions to correct those weaknesses. The auditors will produce a public report detailing their findings, including whether the office's internal controls provide reasonable assurance of meeting established objectives. The bill mandates that the comptroller and attorney general will select auditors through a competitive process that considers both quality and price, and requires OASAS to make all relevant books and records available to the auditors. The goal is to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of funds received from opioid settlements, providing public oversight of how these resources are being utilized to address substance abuse services.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5502