The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed as a consultant and illegally collecting a pension from a NYC retirement system - known as "double dippers or disability violators".
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by NYS and illegally collecting a pension from a NYC reitrement system - known as "double dippers or diability violators".
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and illegally collecting pension from the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund - known as
"double dippers" or "disability violators".
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and illegally collecting a pension from the NYC Department Police Department - known as
"double dippers" or "disability violators".
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and ilegally collecting a pension from the NYC Employee's Retirement System known as "double dippers"
or "disability violators".
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and illegally colecting a pension from the NYC Board of Education Retirement System known as
double dippers or disability violators.
The objective of this audit was to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and illegally collecting a pension from the NYC Teachers' Retirement System known as
double dippers or disability violators.
The audit determined whether all student activity fees collected by the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College were turned over to the Hostos Association; the internal controls over the
expenditures of student activity fees were adequate; and the expenses incurred by the Association were reasonable, appropriate, and in compliance with prescribed guidelines and bylaws.
This follow-up audit determined whether the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has implemented the four recommendations made in a previous audit of DOHMH's Enhanced Pest Control Program and corrected the conditions
identified in that audit.
This audit determined whether the Department of Transportation maintained adequate financial controls over revenue generated from the sale of parking cards, and whether it had adequate safeguards over the inventory
and distribution of the parking cards.
The office of the Comptroller has audited the compliance of the Department of Records and Information Services with applicable Procurement Policy Board rules and Comptroller's Directives
governing small procurement and vouchering practices.
The office of the Comptroller has examined the contract of Homes for the Homeless with the Department of Homeless Services to operate the Saratoga Family Inn. The audit covered FIscal Years 2004 and 2005.
The DOT is responsible for the condition of approximately 5700 miles of City streets and highways. The office of the comptroller audits City operations to ensure that DOT and other city agencies comply
with policies and procedures established to help maintain the City's infrastructure.
The office of the comptroller has conducted an audit to determine whether the payments by the Administration for Children's Services for children with disabilities in residential facilities were accurate,
documented, and legitimate.
This audit determines whether the Department of City Planning is following with certain payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures. The audit finds that the the Department has been following with the procedures, though it did not always comply with them.
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.
The office of the comptroller has audited the management of the City Geographic Information System and the monitoring of its Citywide projects by the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
(DoITT).
In accordance with the responsibilities of the Comptroller contained in Chapter 5, section 93 of the NYC Charter, the office has audited the conditions under which animals are sheltered by Animal Care and Control
of YC and the level and success of AC&C's efforts to promote the adoptions of animals from its shelters.
This audit determines whether the Department of Education accurately accounted for revenues and expenses of the Pupil Transportation Retainage fiduciary account and ensured that all funds are used in accordance with its agreement.
This audit determines whether the Landmarks Preservation Commission is complying with the proper procedures regarding its Other Than Personal Service expenditures. The audit finds that the Commission followed the proper procedures, though there were some problems.
An audit report was filed on May 24, 2006 on the Department of Education's (DOE) compliance with fire and safety mandates in elementary schools. State law requires the schools to conduct at least 12 fire drills during the school year, of which 8 must be conducted before December 1. In addition, at least 1 of the 12 fire drills must be performed during a lunch period or should include instructions in the procedure to be followed in the event that a fire occurs during a lunch period. It was determined that DOE was generally in compliance with fire and safety regulations in most areas. However, not all schools were in compliance with the requirements, and discrepancies were discovered between fire drill records and OSID data in these schools. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 24, 2006 on the administration of the Employee Blood Credit Program fiduciary account by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). This audit determined whether DCAS accurately accounted for the revenues and expenses of the fiduciary account for the Employee Blood Credit Program and ensured that all funds were used in accordance with New York City's Blood Credit Prgram rules and related guidelines. It was determined that DCAS properly accounted for the revenues and expenses of the account and used account funds in accordance with Program rules and guidelines. There were some issues regarding the ongoing purpose of the funds and the reimbursement of the General Fund. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 24, 2006 on the New York Yankees rental credits for the second quarter of 2005 (April 1 to June 30, 2005). The Comptroller's Office is required to audit all rental credits claimed by the 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; the costs incurred by the Yankees for maintaining the stadium are offset against any rental income due the City from the Yankees. Thus, every approved dollar spent and accounted for as a rental credit for the maintenance of the stadium results in a dollar-for-dollar decrease in the rent due the City. It was determined that the rental credits submitted for the second quarter of 2005 were overstated by $72,492.24. Recommendations were made to rectify this issue.
This audit determines whether the Office of Emergency Management complied with personnel, payroll, timekeeping, and small-procurement policies and procedures. The audit finds that it has followed the procedures; however, there were weaknesses in its timekeeping and purchasing procedures.
An audit report was filed on May 23, 2006 on the development and implementation of the legal tracking system by the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The goal of this legal tracking system (LTS) by the Division of Legal Services (DLS) of ACS is to create a comprehensive, integrated system for DLS, with one shared database and separate modules for each unit. It was determined that the system functions reliably and accurately but was still incomplete and needed improvements. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
This audit determines whether the Financial Information Services Agency complies with certain payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures.
This audit determines whether the Staten Island Yankees paid the NYC Economic Development Corporation the rent in accordance with lease provisions and whether the payments were paid on time. The audit finds that they maintained the required property and liability insurance but did not determine whether they owed the Corporation for rent due to weaknesses in their records.
This follow-up audit determines whether the Office of Actuary has implemented the 6 recommendations presented in a previous audit, Audit Report on the Financial Practices of the Office of the Actuary.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Marketing Development Corporation, it was found that the Corporation accurately reported revenue and expenses. However, proper payments still need to be made and funds need to be reported with formal procedures. Recommendations have been made to rectify these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Education (DOE), it was found that the DOE is adequately administering the high school admissions process. However, the training of middle school guidance counselors can be improved, as there are weaknesses in their role in the process. Recommendations have been made to rectify these issues.
From a follow-up audit conducted on the Department of Buildings (DOB), it was found that the DOB did not implement a majority of the recommendations given to them. They have not improved their security and continue to lack a backup generator and efficient procedures. Recommendations have been made to address these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Municipal Employees Welfare Fund of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local Union 15, 15A, and 15C, it was found that the Fund complied with procedures and requirements set forth in the Comptroller's Directive 12, as well as other applicable guidelines. However, there are weaknesses in the Fund's financial and operating practices, and recommendations have been made to rectify these issues.
An investigation was conducted on the Automated City Register Information System to search records and view documents for properties in Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn. This System was placed to improve access to information. The results of the investigation show that the System met the system requirements; however, it had not hire a consultant, as recommended by the Comptroller's Directive, and therefore does not have adequate control to identify improper user IDs.
An investigation was conducted to determine whether the Brooklyn Baseball Company LLC paid the City the rent due as said in its lease agreement and whether they had implemented the recommendations made in the Audit Report on the Compliance of Brooklyn Baseball Company LLC with Their Lease Agreement. The results of the investigation show that the Company maintained teh required insurance. Unfortunately, the Company still violated its lease agreement where they based their attendance on ticket count rather than turnstile count.
An investigation was held to determine whether the Queens County District Attorney's Office was following with certain procedures set by the Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives for payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory. The investigation found that the Office followed such procedures , though there were minor weaknesses, which are addressed in this report.
An investigation was conducted to determine whether the New York County District Attorney's Office had control over its Other Than Personal Services expenditures to ensure that they were valid and that payments were executed. The results of this investigation claims that the Office has adequate control, though there were some weaknesses in its controls, which were identified in this report.
An investigation was conducted to determine whether the Kings County District Attorney's Office was complying with City guidelines for payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory control. The results of the investigations proves that the Office had been compliant with the guidelines; however, there were several times in which the guidelines were not followed, which are addressed in this report.