This report details the fiscal impacts of the legalization of marijuana on New York City. It was found that the City will benefit from the legalization of marijuana if the production and sale of it was regulated and taxed.
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.
An audit report was filed on May 3, 2012 on the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's (HPD's) performance indicators as reported in the mayor's management report. It was determined that HPD's controls were adequate to ensure that its performance indicators are sufficiently accurate and reliable. However, there were minor control weaknesses with HPD's programs that did not guarantee the accuracy and reliability of its information. In addition, there were some weaknesses with information distribution and integrity. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 29, 2009 on the financial and operating practices of the Bronx County Public Administrator's Office. The audit determined whether the Office of the Bronx County Public Administrator (Bronx PA) complied with all applicable federal, State, and city laws, rules, and regulations regarding these practices. It was determined that the Bronx PA did not adequately comply with all applicable rules and guidelines. Many inconsistencies and inadequacies of controls were identified, creating an increased risk that decedents' estates are not being properly monitored and that funds are not being adequately safeguarded and distributed. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
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.