An audit report was filed on July 21, 2009 on the Department of Education's calculation of high school graduation rates. The audit determined whether the Department of Education (DOE) properly calculated high school graduation rates. It was determined that, despite its established system of internal quality control reviews, DOE needs to institute stronger controls to ensure that official records corroborate the classification of students as graduates. There were technical issues regarding transcripts and counting of credits, as well as discrepancies regarding drop out rates. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on July 20, 2009 on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) oversight of the correction of Health Code Violations at restaurants. The audit determined whether DOHMH had adequate internal controls to ensure that conditions that led to health code violations being issued to restaurants are corrected in a timely manner. It was determined that DOHMH's internal controls regarding the correction of health code violations need to be strengthened. DOHMH inspections of suspect restaurants were not always carried out in a timely or thorough manner, and its inspectors were not always adequately tracked. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on July 16, 2009 on Fire Department (FDNY) controls over the professional certification process of the Fire Alarm Inspection Unit. The audit determined whether FDNY has adequate controls over the Alarm Unit's professional certification process to ensure that certifications are timely and legitimate. It was determined that FDNY does not have adequate controls over the professional certification process of the Alarm Unit to ensure that they are timely and legitimate. Collectively, these inadequacies create an environment in which the likelihood of corruption or the abuse of authority is increased and the risk of danger to the public is heightened. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
Under a lease for use of Shea Stadium, the Mets are required to pay the City either an annual minimum rent of $300,000 or a percentage of revenues. This audit determines whether the Mets accurately reproted all gross receipts, calculated and paid fees due to the City, and followed with non-revenue-related requirements of the lease.
The Department of Buildings is responsible for the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties throughout the five boroughs. The Department's Queens Quality Life Unit was created to oversee the increasing illegal building conversions in Queens. This audit determines the adequacy of the Unit's response to complaints.
District Attorneys are responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal conduct. This audit reviews the Other Than Personal Service expenditures of the Kings County District Attorney's Office.
This audit determines whether the Richmond County District Attorney's Office is following with certain purchasing procedures stated in the NYC Comptroller's Directives #1, #6, #11, and #24.
The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene promotes and protect the physical and mental health of New York residents. The Department launched a tobacco control program to reduce tobacco use in NYC. This audit determines whether the Department's Bureau of Tobacco Control has adequate inventory controls over nicotine replacement therapy aids.
The Administration for Children's Services protects children from abuse and neglect. The Administration's Division of Child Care and Head Start administers and oversees child care services. This audit determined the adequacy of the Administration's oversight and monitoring of the compliance of contracted child care centers with its contracts.
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