An audit report was filed on June 11, 2007 on the procurement practices of the Campaign Finance Board (CFB). The audit determined whether the CFB makes Other Than Personal Service (OTPS) expenditures in accordance with applicable procurement procedures, including Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules and Comptroller's directives. It was determined that CFB generally complied with applicable procurement procedures, including PPB rules and Comptroller's directives. However, CFB had two internal control weaknesses that should be addressed: use of split purchases to circumvent procurement policies, and the lack of in-house written policies and procedures. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 8, 2007 on the New York City Fire Department's administration of its bank accounts. The audit determined whether the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) properly administers its private bank accounts in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. It was determined that the FDNY generally administered its 10 bank accounts in accordance with applicable rules and regulations and Comptroller's Directives. However, there were some minor exceptions in the review of the Main Imprest Fund, for which controls could be improved. It was also suggested that FDNY establish a fiduciary account within the City's Financial Management System to replace its Medal Fund, so as to enhance the controls over the funds deposited in this account. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 8, 2007 on the financial and operating practices of the Staten Island Community Boards No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. The audit determined whether the Staten Island Community Boards are complying with applicable payroll, personnel, purchasing, and inventory policies and procedures. It was determined that the Boards generally complied with applicable Comptroller's Directives, leave regulations for managerial and non-managerial employees, Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules, and the Department of Investigation standards for inventory control and management regarding payroll, personnel, purchasing, and inventory activities. However, there were minor weaknesses in the controls over purchasing transactions, including imprest funds, and over the inventory physical assets. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 7, 2007 on the compliance of York Avenue Tennis LLC with certain provisions of its license agreement and payment of fees due the City. The audit determined whether York accurately reported its total gross receipts, properly calculated the license fees due the City, paid its license fees on time, and complied with certain major non-revenue terms of its license agreement. It was determined that York generally adhered to the provisions of its license agreement with the city. York recorded its revenues fairly, calculated and paid its fees on time, and maintained an adequate system of internal controls. However, there were some issues regarding calculation of certain fees for which York owed the City $48,897. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 6, 2007 on the New York Yankees rental credits for the second quarter of 2006 (April 1 to June 30, 2006). The Comptroller's Office is required to audit all rental credits claimed by the Yankees for the maintenance of City-owned Yankee Stadium. Under the terms of the lease, the Yankees are responsible for the care and upkeep of Yankee Stadium; the costs incurred by the Yankees for maintaining the stadium are offset against any rental income due the City from the Yankees. Thus, every approved dollar spent and accounted for as a rental credit for the maintenance of the stadium results in a dollar-for-dollar decrease in the rent due the City. It was determined that the rental credits submitted for the second quarter of 2005 were overstated by $69,880.67. Recommendations were made to rectify this issue.
This audit determines whether the Staten Island Borough President's Office has been following the proper payroll, personnel, purchasing, cash receipts, and inventory policies and procedures. The audit finds that the Office generally followed the procedures, though there were some weaknesses.
This audit determines whether the Bronx Borough President's Office is following with proper purchasing and inventory procedures. The audit finds that the the Office has generally followed the proper procedures, though it did not always follow the procedures.
An audit report on Other Than Personal Service Expenditures of the Bronx County District Attorney's Office for July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005 on whether the Office complied with purchasing and inventory procedures for OTPS expenditures as set forth in New York City applicable rules and guidelines.
This report details the Comptroller's, William C. Thompson, Jr.'s, comments on the Fiscal Year 2008 Executive Budget. The City predicts high tax revenue projections and surpluses, giving the City the opportunity to reduce budget gaps for future years.
This audit determines whether the Central Park Boathous LLC accurately reported its gross receipts, properly calculated the license fees due Department of Parks and Recreation, paid the fees in a timely manner, and followed with the proper requirements of the license agreement.