Relates to expanding the authority of the attorney general to investigate violations of the public officers law

New York's S 407 bill expands the attorney general's authority to investigate violations of the public officers law. It explicitly allows the attorney general to request and receive cooperation from state agencies, local governments, and other entities during investigations. The bill clarifies that district attorneys retain their existing authority to handle such cases and requires the attorney general to report weekly investigation findings to the governor. This change directly affects state agencies, public officials under investigation, and the attorney general's office. The policy focuses on streamlining oversight of public officials' conduct through enhanced investigative tools.