This report determined whether the Human Resources Administration Contract Management Unit adequately monitored the home attendant and housekeeping services provided
by its vendor agencies in Fiscal Year 2004.
This audit determined whether Hammonds Cove complied with its License Agreement with Parks by maintaining adequate internal controls over the recording and reporting
of gross receipts, properly calculated and paid all required license fees when due, and complied with the other major terms of its agreement, pertaining to capital
improvements, documentation, authorizations, and approvals.
This is an audit of the billing and recording on ambulance transport fees by the Fire Department of the City of New York. The FDNY contracted with Accordis, Inc, to provide medical billing,
insurance determination, and collection services in regard to medical claims for ambulance transports.
The audit determined whether the Riverside Beach Restaurant Corporation, doing business as Pier 70 Cafe, had adequate internal controls over cash receipts, properly
reported gross receipts, properly calculated the fees due the City, and complied with certain provisions of its Permit Agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation.
This audit determined whether the Department of Education adequately monitors bus contractors to ensure that they comply with safety regulations as they relate to school
buses.
This audit evaluated how well the Department of Housing Preservation and Develoment worked with developers participating in its New Foundation Homeownership Program
to help expedite required regulatory approvals.
This audit determined how well the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications 311 Citizen Service Center received calls, with an average wait time
of 8 seconds per call, and answered 90 percent of those calls within 30 seconds.
This audit determined the effectiveness of certain estate management practices of the Kings County Public Administrator. The KCPA adequately handled certain estate
management responsibilities for estates closed in Fiscal Year 2004.
The Comptroller's Office is required to audit all rental credits claimed by the New York 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, and the costs incurred by the Yankees for maintaining the stadium are offset against any rental
income due the City from the Yankees.
The Comptroller's Office performed an audit to identify New York City Teachers' Retirement System pedagogical pensioners who may be illegally re-employed
(double dippers or disability violators), and to quantify the amounts of any improper payments to individuals who appear to be violators of New York State Retirement
and Social Security Law 211 and 212 or New York City Charter 1117 during calendar year 2003.
The Comptroller's Office performed an audit to identify New York City Fire Department Pension Fund retirees who amy be illegally re-employed (double-dippers or disability
violators) and to quantify the amounts of any improper payments to individuals who appear to be violators of NYS RSSL 210 through 216 or NYC Charter 1117.
This audit determined whether payments to cultural institutions for pass-through New York City-funded capital construction projects monitored by the NYC
Department of Design and Construction were accurate, documented, and legitimate.
An audit report determining the adequacy of certain practices about concerning the enforcement of civil judgments by the Sheriff's Office, which had combined with the Department of Finance in 1995.
A follow-up audit of the financial and operating practices of Richmond County Public Administrator (PA) Office. This audit was to determine whether the PA had imposed the 17 recommendations made in the Audit Report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Richmond County.
An audit report determining whether the Department of City Planning accounted for the revenues and expenses of the 72nd Street Subway fiduciary account.
An audit report reviewing the timeliness of passing judgement in the Bronx office of the Environmental Control Board. This audit is to ensure that the resources are used efficiently and beneficial to the public.
A follow-up audit of the Department for the Aging to see whether it had implemented the 16 recommendations made in the Audit Report on the Monitoring of Senior Citizen Center Conditions by the Department for the Aging.
An audit report seeing whether the Department for the Aging payments were valid and accurate and whether its transportation service providers were compliant with their contract.
An audit report seeing whether the Department of City Planning accounted for the revenues and expenses of the Penn Center Subdistrict fiduciary account and ensured that its funds were used according to the fiduciary agreement.
An audit report overseeing the New York City Law Department's controls over its personnel, payroll, and timekeeping practices and overseeing its compliance with City rules.
An audit report to see if the Department of Finance is properly granting tax reduction benefits to those under the Industrial and Commercial Incentive Program.
An audit report determining whether the Department of Finance has procedures ensuring that real properties in Queens listed as Tax Class 1 are correctly classified.
An audit report to monitor the use of procurement cards of the Department of Transportation and to see whether the Department has adequate control over its usage.
A second follow-up report was held to see whether the Administration for Children's Services had implemented the 14 recommendations in a previous audit. Each recommendation and its status are listed in full detail.
An audit report to check the reporting of advertising revenue by Time Warner Cable and its compliance with its franchise agreement with the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
An audit report on the development and implementation of the New York City Automated Personnel System, which enables users to gain access to more accurate and accessible personnel-related information.
Audit Report on the Department of Parks and Recreation's Controls over Its Disaster-Related Costs That Could Be Reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
An audit report determining whether the Department of Education's procurement policies were followed for goods and services purchased by schools in Regoins 6 and 7.
An audit report on the Department of Education's procurement policies and to see if they were followed for goods and services by schools in Regions 4 and 5.
An audit report on the Department of Education's procurement policies and to see if they were followed for the goods and services by schools in Regions 1 and 2.
An audit report on the Department of Education's procurement policies and to see if they were followed for the goods and services by schools in Regions 9 and 10.
An audit report determining whether the Department of Education's procurement policies were followed by schools in Region 3 and District 75 when they purchase something.
An audit report determining whether the Department of Education's procurement policies were followed by schools in Region 8 and Alternative High Schools and Programs.
An audit report on the development and implementation of the Paperless Office System, which acts as a single data entry point for Department programs, by the Human Resources Administration.
An audit report to see whether the Riverside Beach Restaurant Corporation (Hudson Beach Cafe) had control over cash receipts, complied with its permit agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation, and properly calculated fees due to the City.
An audit report overseeing whether the Hyatt Equities, LLC was following with its terms of agreement with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
An audit report overseeing whether the Business Integrity Commission had accurately accounted for the revenues and expenses of its Shipboard Gambling fiduciary accounts.
An audit report overseeing whether the NYC Commission on Human Rights is following with certain payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures given to them by the NYC Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives.
An audit report investigating whether the Civil Service Commission has been following the City procedures for payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory.
An audit report checking whether the Richmond County District Attorney's Office has been following the City procedures for payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory.
A report on the impact of the counterfeit goods trade on New York City, as well as steps than can be taken against counterfeiting and the flow of such goods. Included are detailed statistics on the impact of this trade on the U.S. as well as New York City specifically, as well as advice on counteracting the circulation of counterfeit goods.
A report on the state of the City's economy & finances for the year 2004. Included are detailed numbers and statistics pertaining to the City's finances and spending, as well as information regarding its economic growth and development. The report also includes year in review comments as well as projections and plans regarding the future state of the City's economy.
A report containing the comptroller's comments on the adopted budget for fiscal year 2005 and the financial plan for fiscal years 2005-2008. The budget for fiscal year 2005 aims to end the year in balance, and the financial plan for years 2005-2008 aims to minimize the City's deficits while generating more revenue. Included in the report are statistics and information pertinent to the financial planning for the years 2005-2008.
A report on the comptroller's comments on the fiscal year 2005 executive budget. The report addresses the successes of the budget as well as its shortcomings. Various recommendations are made regarding more prudent approaches to balancing the budget as well as preserving the need for ongoing investment in the City's infrastructure.
A report on the comptroller's comments on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2005 and the financial plan for fiscal years 2005-2008. The report focuses on the plan for the economic recovery of the City, and includes statistics pertaining to more efficient management plans, realistic budgeting, and prudent allocation of available resources.
An audit report filed on December 1, 2004 on the compliance of the New York Yankees with their lease agreement for the audit period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002. It was determined that the Yankees generally adhered to the provisions of their lease agreement and had an adequate system of internal controls over revenue collection and reporting functions. However, there were some issues with fees that had yet to be paid. (FN04-125A)
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)
An audit report was filed on December 15, 2004 on the New York Yankees' rental credits for the fourth quarter of 2003 for the audit period October 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003. It was determined that the Yankees' rental credits submitted for the fourth quarter of 2003 were overstated by $74,236.36. It was recommended that the Yankees deduct this amount from the total rental credits taken for maintenance pertaining to the fourth quarter of 2003, and ensure that all maintenance credits claimed are properly documented. (FN05-053A)
An audit report was filed on December 15, 2004 on the New York Yankees' rental credits for the first quarter of 2004 for the audit period January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2004. It was determined that the Yankees' rental credits for the first quarter of 2004 were overstated by $27,866.53. It was recommended that the yankees deduct this amount from the total rental credits taken for maintenance pertaining to the first quarter of 2004, and ensure that all maintenance credits claimed are properly documented. (FN05-057A)
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)
An audit report filed on August 2, 2005 of the administration of payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS) under Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Industrial Development Agency leases. It was determined that PILOT amounts were properly accounted for. It was recommended however, that Office of Management and Budget and EDC ensure payments to the City treasury, and Department of Finance keep a tighter check on PILOTS and their administration. (FM05-125A)
The Mayor's Executive Budget plan for the fiscal years of 2003 to 2006, analyzed by the Comptroller, has a structural imbalance. The City's revenue base is insufficient to support the proposed levels of spending, and the City faces budget gaps and large deficits.
Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services' Monitoring of Its Employees Who Use E-ZPasses and Parking Permits While Driving City-Owned or Personally-Owned Vehicles on City Business