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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications

New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing Local Law 144 (LL144) which regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that DCWP had trouble identifying non-compliance with the law, particularly when employers did not disclose AI use or post bias audits.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued.

Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (Niagara County)

The superintendent did not properly safeguard and monitor fuel usage. He also did not properly oversee the Highway Department clerk’s work. Due to the lack of controls and oversight of fuel operations, billing errors occurred and the potential for inappropriate use of town fuel to occur and go undetected was significant.

DiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) allowed some housing discrimination cases to sit at times for years without resolution, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found CCHR lacked clear timelines and oversight to ensure cases were reviewed and investigated timely, leading to substantial delays.

DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Brian Green and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Karen Walsh, a 68-year-old Rochester woman, pleaded guilty to stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her mother, whose death had not been reported to the pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered to pay full restitution upfront.

DiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments

A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, 65, was charged with the felony crime of obtaining property valued at over $10,000 under false pretenses.

DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state prison and pay $92,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to stealing from the fire department.