This is an audit on the New York City Economic Development Corporation's oversight of Turner Construction Company's contract for facility and construction management services.
The contract requires Turner to perform three types of services, which must be authorized by the Corporation in written approval letters.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Finance, it was found that the Department did not place expired payments in lieu of taxes back onto the city's tax rolls in a timely manner. There was a failure to collect sufficient real property taxes and there is insufficient documentation, and the Department must work to ensure that it fixes its weaknesses.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Education, it was found that the Department's monitoring of food safety practices is adequate. The schools' facilities were well maintained and the schools followed proper procedures and regulations, but the Department needs to make sure that employees are properly trained and prepared.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Finance, it was found that the Utility tax data collected by the Department is accurate and reliable. The Department followed proper procedure and regulation, but they can improve on their collection efforts by ensuring that forms are concise and billing processes are adequately conducted.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Police Department, it was found that the Department's controls over the acceptance, safeguarding, and disposition of firearms and cash are adequate, but there are weaknesses in the cataloging of firearms and cash received. The Department must ensure that procedures, forms and logs are properly completed and data is adequately recorded.
From an audit conducted on the Staten Island Borough President's Office, it was found that the Office adhered to most of the requirements of the Comptroller's Directives, applicable Procurement Policy Board rules, and the Department of Investigation's Standards for Inventory Control and Management. However, the Office must ensure that internal control weaknesses are addressed and expenditures are properly disclosed.
From an audit conducted on the Department of City Planning, it was found that the Department complied with most of the requirements of the Comptroller's Directives, applicable Procurement Policy Board rules, and the Department of Investigation's Standards for Inventory Control and Management. However, the Department must ensure that expenditures are properly disclosed and accurate inventory records are maintained.