What's happening
This bill renames and updates the duties of the Gaming Inspector General within the New York State Gaming Commission, and repeals Title 9 of Article 13.
Why it matters
Centralizes oversight. By repealing Title 9 of Article 13 and renaming the office, the bill clarifies and strengthens the role of the Gaming Inspector General, making it clear this office is separate from other state inspectors general, and is focused solely on gaming oversight within the Commission.
Emphasizes qualifications and independence. The Inspector General must have at least 10 years of professional experience in law, investigation, or auditing, and is appointed by—and reports directly to—the governor, reinforcing the position’s independence and expertise.
Mandates accountability and reporting. All Gaming Commission officers and employees are required to report suspected corruption, fraud, or abuse to the Inspector General, with penalties for non-compliance, helping to ensure issues are surfaced and addressed quickly.
Focuses on integrity and training. The Inspector General is tasked with establishing training programs to prevent corruption and conflicts of interest, aiming to build a culture of integrity and ethical behavior in New York’s gaming industry.
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Update Gaming Inspector Role
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History
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.838
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8026
IN SENATE
March 20, 2018
Introduced by Sen. BONACIC -- (at request of the New York State Gaming Commission) -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering
AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the gaming inspector general; and to repeal title 9 of article 13 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating thereto
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Sections 1368, 1369, 1370, and 1371 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law are renumbered sections 130, 131, 132, and 133.
§ 2. Title 9 of article 13 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law is REPEALED.
§ 3. Section 130 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as added by chapter 174 of the laws of 2013 and as renumbered by section one of this act, is amended to read as follows:
§ 130. Establishment of the office of gaming inspector general. There is hereby created within the commission the office of gaming inspector general. The head of the office shall be the gaming inspector general who shall be appointed by the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate. The gaming inspector general shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The gaming inspector general shall report directly to the governor. The person appointed as gaming inspector general shall, upon his or her appointment, have not less than ten years professional experience in law, investigation, or auditing. The gaming inspector general shall be compensated within the limits of funds available therefor, provided, however, such salary shall be no less than the salaries of certain state officers holding the positions indicated in paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section one hundred sixty-nine of the executive law.
§ 4. The section heading, opening paragraph and subdivision 7 of section 131 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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added by chapter 174 of the laws of 2013 and as renumbered by section one of this act, are amended to read as follows:
[State gaming] Gaming inspector general; functions and duties. The [state] gaming inspector general shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
7. establish programs for training commission officers and employees [regarding] in regard to the prevention and elimination of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in the commission.
§ 5. The opening paragraph of section 132 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as added by chapter 174 of the laws of 2013 and as renumbered by section one of this act, is amended to read as follows:
The [state] gaming inspector general shall have the power to:
§ 6. Section 133 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, as added by chapter 174 of the laws of 2013 and as renumbered by section one of this act, is amended to read as follows:
§ 133. Responsibilities of the commission and its officers and employees. 1. Every commission officer or employee shall report promptly to the [state] gaming inspector general any information concerning corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse by another state officer or employee relating to his or her office or employment, or by a person having business dealings with the commission relating to those dealings. The knowing failure of any officer or employee to so report shall be cause for removal from office or employment or other appropriate penalty under this article. Any officer or employee who acts pursuant to this subdivision by reporting to the [state] gaming inspector general or other appropriate law enforcement official improper governmental action as defined in section seventyfive-b of the civil service law shall not be subject to dismissal, discipline or other adverse personnel action.
2. The commission chair shall advise the governor within ninety days of the issuance of a report by the [state] gaming inspector general as to the remedial action that the commission has taken in response to any recommendation for such action contained in such report.
§ 7. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to the gaming inspector general; and to repeal title 9 of article 13 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law relating thereto
Purpose of the bill
The bill would move the gaming inspector general provisions of law from article 13 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law (which pertains to commercial casinos) to article 1 (which applies to the Gaming Commission generally).
Summary of provisions
Section 1 would renumber sections 1368 through 1371 of the Racing, Pari- Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law as sections 130 through 133.
Section 2 would repeal Title 9 of Article 13 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law.
Section 3 would make references to the gaming inspector general consist- ent.
Section 4 would make references to the gaming inspector general consist- ent and make a stylistic change.
Section 5 would make references to the gaming inspector general consist- ent.
Section 6 would make references to the gaming inspector general consist- ent.
Section 7 would make the bill effective immediately.
Justification
Current law sites the Gaming Inspector General provisions in Article 13 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, which applies to commercial casinos. However, the powers and duties of the Gaming Inspec- tor General apply throughout the Commission to all manners of gaming and racing. Placing those provisions in Article 1 would properly clarify that the jurisdiction of the Gaming Inspector General is Commission- wide.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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