An audit report was filed for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 on the pensioners of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS) working for the City after retirement. It was determined that there were no pensioners who were in apparent violation of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law and New York City Charter. Because the audit found no pensioners who violate applicable sections of State and City laws, this report makes no recommendations to NYCERS officials.
An audit report was filed for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 on the non-pedagogical pensioners of the New York City Department of Education working for the City after retirement. It was determined that there was one pensioner in apparent violation of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law and New York City Charter. Recommendations were made to investigate said individual and, if found in violation of State or City regulations, commence recoupment action against said individual. It was also recommended to send special reminders to service retirees under the age of 65 and disability retirees regarding public service re-employment.
An audit report was filed for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 on the pedagogical pensioners of the New York City Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) working for the City after retirement. It was determined that there were three TRS pensioners in apparent violation of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law and New York City Charter. Recommendations were made to investigate said individuals and, if found in violation of State or City regulations, commence recoupment action against them. It was also recommended to forward the names to the Department of Investigation if necessary, and send special reminders to service retirees under the age of 65 and disability retirees regarding public service re-employment.
An audit report was filed for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 on New York City Pensioners working as consultants for the City after retirement. It was determined that there were eleven pensioners in apparent violation of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law and New York City Charter. Recommendations were made to investigate said individuals and, if found in violation of State or City regulations, commence recoupment action against them. It was also recommended to forward the names to the Department of Investigation if necessary, and send special reminders to service retirees under the age of 65 and disability retirees regarding public service re-employment.
An audit report was filed for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 on New York City Pensioners working for New York State after retirement. It was determined that there were five pensioners in apparent violation of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law and New York City Charter. Recommendations were made to investigate said individuals and, if found in violation of State or City regulations, commence recoupment action against them. It was also recommended to forward the names to the Department of Investigation if necessary, and send special reminders to service retirees under the age of 65 and disability retirees regarding public service re-employment.
An audit report was filed on June 30, 2011 on NYC & Company, Inc.'s compliance with its city consulting, marketing, and licensing contract. It was determined that NYCC did not include at least $3,139, 212 in its calculation of the marketing and licensing fees it reported to the City. It was recommended that NYCC pay these fees due to the city, keep closer monitoring on its operations, and report its finances with integrity.
A follow-up audit report was filed on June 29th, 2011 on the compliance of the Human Resources Administration with purchasing directives (FP08-122A). It was determined that the issues presented from the last audit still existed, and thus it was recommended that HRA ensure it follows the City Charter and PPB rules. discontinue using POs to procure services in situation where contracts should have been executed, and ensure that it adheres to Comptroller's Directive #24.
An audit report was filed on June 28, 2011 on the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) billing of hotels for water and sewer usage. It was determined that, in general, DEP is properly billing hotels for water and sewer charges in accordance with its policies and procedures and the New York City Water Board Water and Wastewater Rate Schedule. However, there were some discrepancies regarding DEP's billing and collection practices that resulted in 20 hotels not being billed the correct amount. It was recommended that DEP be more aggressive with customers with outstanding water and sewer charges and make no attempt to pay them.
The New York City Police Pension Fund uses a month death match report comparing Federal Social Security Administration and the Pension Payroll Management System records to identify deceased individuals who are still receiving pension payments. This audit determines whether the NYC Police Pension Fund has the controls in place to detect and prevent illegal collection of pension payments after the death of an individual.