The Human Resources Administration improves the quality of life of all City residents by providing temporary assistance to help them become independent and productive. The Administration's Bureau of Eligibility Verification is responsible for conducting reviews of applicants to ensure that only eligible people receive assistance. This audit determines whether the Bureau is processing and invesitgating cash assistance applications in a timely manner.
The Conflicts of Interest Board was established to interpret and enforce the Conflicts of Interest Law and the City's Financial Disclosure Law. This audit determines whether the Board followed with procurement and inventory regulations and procedures.
The Parking Systems Plus Inc. entered a contract with the Department of Transporation to manage and operate the Manhattan garage. This audit determines whether PSP was following with the provisions of its contract.
TW Telecom provides managed network services and local and long telephone services. It operates under an agreement with the City through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications. TW Telecom is required to pay a fee to the City and maintain a minimum amount of $50 million in insurance. This audit determines whether TW Telecom has properly reported its gross revenues to the City and has paid the proper due fees.
A lease agreement between the New York Yankees and New York City requires the Yankees to care for City-owned Yankee Stadium and pay the City rental income. This audit reviews the information submitted by the Yankees to the Comptroller's Office.
Fiscal Year 2010 is taking the toll from the end of World War II. The Comptroller's Office expects a decrease of jobs. This document includes the Comptroller's comments of Fiscal Year 2010 and his forecast for Fiscal Years 2009-2013.
An audit report was filed on May 29, 2009 on the compliance of the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC) With its City Charter Mandate to audit City Agencies. The audit determined whether EEPC met its City Charter mandate to audit the equal employment practices and procedures of each City agency at least once every four years. It was determined that although EEPC has increased the number of audits completed, it has not met its New York City Charter mandate to audit every City agency once every four years. Recommendations were made to rectify this issue.
A follow-up audit report was filed on May 29, 2009 on the use of procurement cards by the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks). This follow-up audit determined whether Parks has implemented the 13 recommendations made in a previous audit (MH05-126A). The previous audit evaluated whether Parks has adequate controls over the use of procurement cards (p-cards) and follows guidelines set forth in Comptroller's Memorandum #01-1. It was determined that of the 13 recommendations made in the previous audit, Parks implemented seven, partially implemented four, and did not implement two. While a stricter and more responsible system for the use of p-cards was implemented, Parks still had issues regarding inventory records and documentation for reports and purchases. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 29, 2009 on the financial and operating practices of the Bronx County Public Administrator's Office. The audit determined whether the Office of the Bronx County Public Administrator (Bronx PA) complied with all applicable federal, State, and city laws, rules, and regulations regarding these practices. It was determined that the Bronx PA did not adequately comply with all applicable rules and guidelines. Many inconsistencies and inadequacies of controls were identified, creating an increased risk that decedents' estates are not being properly monitored and that funds are not being adequately safeguarded and distributed. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.