An investigation was conducted to determine whether the Kings County District Attorney's Office was complying with City guidelines for payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory control. The results of the investigations proves that the Office had been compliant with the guidelines; however, there were several times in which the guidelines were not followed, which are addressed in this report.
The Comptroller's Office is required to invesitgate all rental credits claimed by the New York Yankees for the maintenance of Yankee Stadium. The results of the invesitgation finds that the rental credits for the fourth quarter of 2004 had been overstated by $163,860.18.
An audit report was filed on December 16, 2004 on the Highbridge Advisory Council's compliance with certain financial provisions of its contract with the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). It was determined that ACS did not take adequate measures to keep Highbridge in check. It was recommended that ACS expedite its reviews of Highbridge's financial actions, keep a closer watch on Highbridge audit reports, and establish a cost-allocation methodology for sponsors. (ME04-073A)
This audit was held in order to determine whether the Department of Finance, which administers and enforces tax laws, had adequate procedures to ensure that mixed-use properties in Staten Island listed in Class 1 were correctly classified. The results of this audit finds that the Department does not have adequate procedures for Class 1 but does have adequate procedures for Classes 2, 3, and 4.
The November Modification to the Fiscal Year 2006-2009 Financial Plan shows substantial increases in Fiscal Year 2006 revenues and trims a large budget gap projected for Fiscal Year 2007.
The most notable changes in the November Modification include a significant increase in the revenue forecast, the impacts of the collective bargaining agreements reached in October and November, and the recognition of a one-time benefit
stemming from the implementation of a new State policy designed to limit growth in the local share of Medicaid expenses.
An investigation was conducted to determine whether the 12 Manhattan Community Boards were following with the procedures, which were set up by the Office of Payroll Administration, for payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory. The results of the audit show that the 12 Boards had been following the procedures; however, there were problems with how those procedures were followed.
An audit report was filed on December 7, 2004 on the financial and operating practices of the Brooklyn Borough President's Office. It was determined that the Office generally adhered to Comptroller Directives, City Time and Leave Regulations, and the PPB rules. There were no instances of improper money usage. Recommendations were made to correct errors with employee leave balances and compensatory time. (FP04-058A)
According to William C. Thompson, Jr., the Comptroller of New York City, the City completed its fiscal year with a General Fund surplus, as determined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The General Fund is an indicator of the financial activity and legal compliance of the City.
Audit conducted on the Telebeam Telecommunications Corp., which provided the required public service advertising that it promised in the Franchise Agreement with NYC but did not comply with the rest of the agreement, underreporting funds and revenue. DOITT must keep a stronger watch on Telebeam.