New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8661: Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more professional services firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 8661 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the state comptroller to procure the services of one or more professional services firms to conduct a comprehensive audit of state government programs receiving state funds. Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): DEFEATED IN FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 4 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Ortt | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Steve Chan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 17 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Dan Stec | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- DEFEATED IN FINANCE
- NOTICE OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION - REQUESTED
- REFERRED TO FINANCE