The Department of Correction (DOC) is on the Comptroller’s Agency Watch List for the second consecutive
year. First announced in 2018, the Agency Watch List spotlights city agencies that raise the most budgetary
concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results.
According to Section 3005 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), DOB Elevator Unit is responsible for performing inspections on Amusement Devices. This is an audit to determine whether DOB has proper controls over these inspections.
This report examines New York City’s standing in the global distribution of venture capital activity from 2008 through 2017 and identifies the emergence of industry clusters fueled by venture capital in New York and around the world. Our analysis is informed by data from Crunchbase
Office of the New York City Comptroller’s (Comptroller’s Office) Claims Report for fiscal year (FY) 2018, covering July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. This report examines claims filed against and on behalf of the City of New York, outlining trends by claim type.
This Report, which is prepared by the Comptroller’s Office and reviewed by the Proxy Committee of each system, serves as the annual Proxy Committee Postseason Report (“Postseason Report”) to each retirement system’s Board of Trustees.
This report, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, outlines challenges and makes recommendations for playgrounds that could better serve the children and families of NYC in all boroughs.
Addressing climate change and building a more resilient city is not just a moral imperative, it is an economic necessity. This report by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer highlights the urgent need to prepare our shorefront communities against the oncoming threat of rising seas.
This report, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, analyzes the current landscape for infant and toddler child care in New York City and makes a series of recommendations aimed at making quality child care more affordable and accessible for families with children under three.
Letter Report on the NYC Comptroller's Audit of the Department of Finance and its administration of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program.
Audit of HPD to determine whether HPD's selected contractors meet Procurement Policy Board requirements and HPD's criteria for prequalification and whether Open Market Orders are awarded in accordance with HPD's established criteria.
Audit of the Office of the Public Advocate (PAO) to determine whether the PAO maintains adequate financial controls over purchasing practices for Other Than Personal Service (OTPS) expenditures as required by the city's Procurement Policy Board rules and the Comptroller's Directives
Audit of the Department of Small Business Services (DSBS) to determine whether DSBD issued Customized Training Program (CTP) awards to eligible businesses and whether businesses were reimbursed for allowable costs in accordance with CTP Guidelines, CTP agreements and Comptroller's Directive #1.
Follow up audit of the Business Integrity Commision to determine whether BIC implemented the nine recommendations made in the prior audit report entitled Audit Report of the Business Integrity Comission's Billing and Collection of Licensing and Registration fees (audit no. FK16-090A).
Audit of the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs to determine whether DCA is in compliance with Local Law 30, which requires that City Agencies providing direct or emergency services to the public create a language access implementation plan and to ensure meaningful language access to their services.
An Audit of the Department of Buildings to determine whether DOB is in compliance with Local Law 30 which requires that City agencies providing direct or emergency services to the public creating a language access implementation plan and ensure meaningful language access to their services.
Audit of NYC Emergency Management to determine whether NYCEM is in compliance with Local Law 30 which requires that city agencies providing direct or emergency services to the public create a language access implementation plan and to ensure meaningful language access to their services.
Audit of the Queens Economic Development Corporation to determine whether the QEDC maintaine dadequate controls over its fiscal operations complied with internal policies and procedures, bylaws and applicable city and state rules and regulations and expended city funds in accordance with contracts.
Economic growth is expected to continue in both the U.S. and New York City in 2019 and for the remainder of the plan period, albeit at a slower pace than in 2018. In our forecast, New York City’s economy is expected to grow at a slightly faster pace than the nation as a whole.
This report, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, provides a detailed examination of teacher retention in New York City and reveals how it impacts differing boroughs and school districts, including those most impacted by poverty.
At the end of the third quarter of FY19 (hereafter 3Q19), the City recorded an unrestricted cash balance of
$10.895 billion, $942 million above last year’s figure.
A summary of the findings of our audit of the Department of Transportation's administration of the collection of cash revenue from its parking meters to determine if DOT has adequate controls in place.
Audit of the office equipment inventory practices at the 12 Manhattan community boards, to ensure efficient operations and accountability for resources and revenues.
Audit of the Board of Correction to determine whether the BOX maintained adequate financial controls over its purchasing practices for OTPS expenditures.
Audit of the DOB to determine compliance with Local Law 65, which is intended to make City agencies' business-inspection protocols and interactions accessible to immigrants and non-English speakers.
Audit of DPR to determine whether the agency has adequate controls over its Trees and Sidewalks Program to ensure sidewalks are repaired in a timely manner.
2019 edition of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Guide to Services and Resources—the most
comprehensive directory of LGBTQ+ organizations and programs in New York City.
Audit of HPD to determine whether HPD adequately monitors Marketing Agents' compliance with eligibility guidelines and established preferences of the City's Affordable Housing lottery.
Audit of Port Imperial Ferry Corporation to Determine whether PIFC properly reported all revenue, made accurate and timely payments and complied with other major requirements of lease agreement to operate and manage the West Midtown Ferry Terminal and to provide commuter ferry services at Pier 79
Audit of the NYC DEP bureau of Water and Sewer Operations to determine whether it has adequate system security and access controls in place to protect the information its computer environment.
Audit of DCAS development and implementation of the Archibus system to determine whether the system meets its overall goals and whether it has adequate functions to ensure that the information process is reliable and secure from unauthorized access.
Report on the Comptroller's audit of the NYC DEP's compliance with Local Law 25 of 2016, which governs the translation of websites of new York city agencies.
This Letter Report concerns the New York City Comptroller’s audit of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH’s) compliance with Local Law 25, which governs the translation of websites of New York City agencies.
This report serves as a user-friendly companion to the City’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which presents a detailed picture of our City’s financial condition.
This analysis uses data derived from the Census Bureau to pinpoint the communities where disparities in internet access may reduce self-response rates to the Census and potentially result in an undercount.
Audit of the Queens Borough Presidents Office to determine whether it had adequate controls over its inventory of computers and related equipment in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Economic Growth Continues In Q2 2019. Solid job growth; unemployment rates at near record low. Labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio remain at near record highs.
Audit of the DYCD to determine whether it had adequate controls over its monitoring of the contracted crisis shelters' compliance with key provisions of their contracts and with applicable laws and regulations.
Audit Report on the Compliance of USTA National Tennis Center Inc. With its lease to construct, renovate, maintain, manage and operate the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadow-Corona Park Queens.
Report draws from a wide range of data to offer a comprehensive review of the money that the criminal justice system takes from people accused or convicted of crimes. Analysis of this data reveals the harsh collateral consequences of failing to pay at each stage of criminal justice involvement.
Using administrative data from New York City property tax filings, this report provides a comprehensive measure of the vacant retail square footage, and the retail vacancy rate, for every neighborhood in New York City from 2007 to 2017 as well as average retail rent per occupied retail square foot.
This investigative report by Comptroller Scott M. Stringer examines how City agencies charged with eradicating childhood lead poisoning for years missed crucial opportunities to protect children from the immense harms associated with lead exposure.
he New York City (the City) Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the City’s tax and revenue laws. For Fiscal Year 2018, it reported collecting approximately $39 billion in revenue and valued more than one million properties worth a total market value of more than $1 trillion
Report on the City's cash balances, receipts, expenditures. At the close of 4Q19, the City’s unrestricted cash balance stood at $7.110 billion, the lowest end-of-year cash balance since 4Q13.
The Comptroller’s investigation, examining the City’s response to lead in the period between January 1, 2013 and October 10, 2018, includes a number of findings that demonstrate the need for increased coordination in the City’s fight against lead exposure.
Report analyzes NYC Department of Social Services’ data from July 2013 through June 2018 and assesses existing policies and services to better understand the dynamics within the shelter system, the scope of domestic violence as a driver of housing instability, and identify potential gaps in fundi
City of New York’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2019. This report shows that The City of New York (City) completed its Fiscal Year with a General Fund surplus, as determined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Debt for the City has grown from $39.55 billion in FY 2000 to $91.56 billion in FY 2019, an increase of 132 percent. Over the same period, New York City personal income grew by 117 percent and New York City local tax revenues by 174 percent.
Debt for the City of New York (the “City”) has grown from $4,923 per capita in FY 2000 to $10,399 per capita in FY 2018, an increase of 111 percent. Over the same period, New York City personal income grew by 109 percent and New York City local tax revenues by 166 percent.
This Report, which is prepared by the Comptroller’s Office and reviewed by the Proxy Committee of each system, serves as the annual Proxy Committee Postseason Report (“Postseason Report”) to each system’s Board of Trustees
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Human Resources Administration (HRA) has adequate oversight over its Homebase Homelessness Prevention Program.
This Report provides a comprehensive analysis of contracts and agreements registered in FY19 in order to increase transparency in the City’s contracting process to ensure that municipal agencies serve the needs of all New Yorkers in an efficient and fair, cost-effective manner.
This policy brief, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, provides support for legislation that would mandate for the first time that landlords include a clear and concise “Tenant Bill of Rights” in every lease packet.
This document is a brief summary of laws relating to tenants of market rate rentals. This document is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as providing legal advice.
Comments, analysis and presentation on New York City’s Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget. State and local government budgets across the country have been ravaged by the crippling
economic impact of the pandemic. The City is no exception and the FY 2021 Executive Budget and Financial Plan that was re
State and local government budgets across the country have been ravaged by the crippling economic impact of the pandemic. The City is no exception and the FY 2021 Executive Budget and Financial Plan that was released on April 16 reflects the fiscal challenges confronting the City.
Timely analysis of the executive budget including evaluations of the recommendations of the borough presidents, as well as those of the mayor, and of the assumptions and methodologies used by the mayor in making the revenue estimates contained in such budgets
Timely analysis of the preliminary budget including evaluations of the recommendations of the borough presidents, as well as those of the mayor, and of the assumptions and methodologies used by the mayor in making the revenue estimates contained in such budgets
This analysis by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer highlights the important role of the City’s LTCOP and demonstrates the need to augment the program.
The Comptroller's proposals to achieve that transformation in a way that best serves the 1.1 million public school children of New York City, based on the latest but still evolving information in the age of COVID-19.
The findings of the review into the performance of New York City Health +
Hospitals (H+H) to the COVID-19 pandemic conducted by the Office of the Comptroller.
The agency's 2020 Agency Report detailing the identifying information that agency collects and the processes and procedures that the agency uses to protect identifying information from being improperly disseminated,
A portrait of NYC's cash position in the 4th quarter of FY2020. The COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts to contain it have plunged the economy into a deep contraction and led to a sharp drop in tax revenues in NYC. At the close of 4Q20, the City’s unrestricted cash balance stood at $6.627 billion.
New York City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020. In accordance with New York City Charter §93(l), the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is published within four months after the close of each fiscal year.
The PAFR aims to offer citizens, businesses, and community groups a breakdown of our revenues and expenses, as well as an annual snapshot of our local economy.
The Report on Capital Debt and Obligations advises as to the maximum amount and nature of debt which, in the Comptroller’s opinion, the City may legally and soundly incur for capital projects during each of the four succeeding fiscal years.
The Report on the Status of Existing Capital Projects sets forth the amount of all obligations authorized for each pending capital project and the liabilities incurred for each project, by capital budget line.
Performance of New York City's cash Balances, Cash Receipts, Cash Expenditure, Capital Expenditures and Financing during Q 1 FY 2021 July-September 2020.
Annual required report on the state of the City's economy and finances After falling at an annualized rate of 5.0 percent in the first quarter, and 31.4 percent in the second quarter, U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) roared back in the third quarter...
Report setting forth the amount and nature of all obligations authorized on account of each pending capital project and the liabilities incurred for each such project outstanding on the first day of July
Audit report of the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to control if homeless shelters intended for families with children guarantee the safety and wellbeing of infants.
Timely analysis of the executive budget including evaluations of the recommendations of the borough presidents, as well as those of the mayor, and of the assumptions and methodologies used by the mayor in making the revenue estimates contained in such budgets
Timely analysis of the preliminary budget including evaluations of the recommendations of the borough presidents, as well as those of the mayor, and of the assumptions and methodologies used by the mayor in making the revenue estimates contained in such budgets