The City's Comptroller Office conducted a series of audits on the administration and controls of overtime by City agencies. From the audits, it was found that there is a general lack of compliance with the rules, procedures, regulations, and policies governing overtime. There is a threat of overtime abuse due to inadequate management. Recommendations have been made to all agencies to try to solve these problems.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Department of Education (DOE), it was found that the DOE does not comply with the New York State Education Department's (SED's) Physical Education Regulations for elementary-level students and middle-level students in elementary schools. The DOE does not have a physical education plan or oversight over schools to ensure that students are receiving the minimum required amount of physical education. Recommendations have been made to try to rectify these issues.
From a follow-up audit conducted on the Animal Care and Control (AC&C) of New York City, it was found that the AC&C implemented a majority of the recommendations made to it in previous audits. The AC&C strengthened its control processes, volunteer programs, and safety procedures, though there are still weaknesses regarding documentation and a lack of funding. Recommendations have been made to try to rectify these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), it was found that DCAS effectively monitors the key provisions of the lease agreements. Payments are up to date and DCAS adequately monitors inspections and repairs at the River Cafe site. However, there are financial errors, and recommendations have been made to rectify these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Finance (DOF), it was found that the DOF has inadequate controls in place to ensure that all property tax abatement credits are issued to landlords. There is an absence of defined policies and procedures and there are inaccurate records. Recommendations have been made to try to rectify these issues.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), it was found that the NYCEDC did not spend the public purpose funds that it acquired from the City. The failure to utilize these funds questions the original purpose of these funds. In addition, the Corporation failed to collect funds needed to further local community interests and did not adequately administer disbursements. Recommendations have been made to solve these issues.
This audit determined the adequacy of Department of Education and School Construction Authority controls over the collection, analysis, and reporting of school capacity
information to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the utilization data reported in the Enrolment-Capacity-Utilization Report, also referred to as the Blue Book.
The New York City Teachers' Retirement System uses a monthly death match report comparing Federal Social Security Administration and TRS records to identify deceased individuals collecting pensions. The report would identify the person who was receiving a pension payment even though the said person has been reported deceased. This audit determines whether TRS has adequate controls over the identification of the deceased collecting pension payments.
The New York City Board of Education Retirement System uses a monthly death match report comparing Federal Social Security Administration and New York City Pension Payroll Management System records to determine which individuals have been collecting pension payments despite being reported deceased. This audit determines whether the Board of Education Retirement System has controls over identifying the deceased individual who is still receiving pension payments after death.
The audit determined whether the Department of Education's efforts to assist Absent Teacher Reserve pool teachers in finding permanent positions were effective and how
teachers in this pool are being utilized.