This report details how investment in education will lead to long-term fiscal balance, economic prosperity, and a high quality of urban life in the City of New York. The City's revenue will be enhanced, the level of education will be risen, and the City will generally benefit from this investment.
From an audit conducted on the City Clerk's Office, it was found that the Office maintained complete and accurate inventory records for all major office equipment. There was compliance with the Department of Investigation's Standards for Inventory Control and Management. However, there is a lack of segregation of duties that may weaken the Office's internal controls over safeguarding equipment and recommendations have been made to rectify these weaknesses.
This Fiscal Brief describes the effect of budget cuts on after-school programs for New York City children. Spending on after-school services, such as Out-of-School Time, have decreased, leading to major changes that affect the future of these programs.
This study provides a statistical snapshot of the current state of affordable housing in New York City. The main study data were drawn from the 2011 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey and the 2010 U.S. Census.
In accordance with the requirements of the New York State Municipal Assistance Corporation Act and the New York State Financial Emergency Act, the City of New York is required to submit monthly financial reports. This is the financial report for July 2012, detailing financial plan statements, revenue activity, capital commitments, and capital cash flow.
Since the 2001-2002 school year, there have been a dramatic increase in graduating students in high school. This article provides information and statistics of those in the Class of 2009 and how they relate to the percentages of dropouts and graduates. It also invesitgates what may be the cause of this increase in graduation rates.
The Department of Transportation is responsible for administering the New York City Light Pole Banner Program, which fosters tourism and enhances the image of the City by allowing non-profit entities to display banners that promote the City's events. This audit determines if the Department adequately administered the Program in accordance with its rules and regulations.