The fiscal year 2006 preliminary budget appears to be on course toward balance assuming the risks it contains are expeditiously addressed. These risks total
$478 million after accounting for offsetting revenues. The single largest risk stems from budgetary relief the City assumes will be forthcoming from Federal and State actions.
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.
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)
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.
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)
This second follow-up audit report on Department of Education Internal Controls Over Its Data Center determined whether the Department of Education implemented the 12 recommendations made in an earlier Audit,
(Audit 7F01-113).
This audit report on the Building Information System of the Department of Buildings evaluated whether BIS is an effective tool, functions reliably, and supports the Department's
mission.
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.
This follow-up Audit Report on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Wide Area Network is conducted to determine whether the Department implemented the eight recommendations made in a previous audit of its Wide Area Network (WAN). The DOHMH lacked policies and procedures regarding its computer operations, system access, and data security.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Local 721 Licensed Practical Nurses Welfare Fund was conducted to determine if the Fund complied with
the procedures and reporting requirements of Directive 12, which they did. The Fund's expenses were accurately recorded and there was adequate documentation for the expenses paid. Weaknesses include improper benefit payments among others.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association Family Protection Plan determined that the Plan generally complied with the procedures and reporting requirements of Directive 12. It also complied with its benefit-processing and accounting procedures. Weaknesses include misstated benefit and administrative expenses on its financial statements.
This audit report on Pensioners of the New York City Employees' Retirement System Working for the City after Retirement determined that there were three individuals who received pensions and were in violation of RSSL 211 or 212 or 1117 of the New York City Charter.
This audit report on New York City Pensioners Working for New York State after Retirement determined that there were 44 pensioners who appeared to violate sections 211 and 212 of RSSL and 1117 of the New York City Charter.
This audit report on the Workforce Investment Act Program of the Department of Small Business Services determined whether it has ensured that the City has received its fair share of federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds and whether DSBS appropriately verified its performance-based payments to its job training and placement contractors.
This audit report on the Inventory Controls of the Department of Correction over Its Food Items at the Rikers Island Storehouses determined that the DOC has inadequate controls over its inventory of dry and frozen fods maintained by Division II. There is inadequate oversight and procedures for managing food inventories.
This follow-up Audit Report on the Inventory Controls and Purchasing Practices of the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is to determine whether the Bureau has implemented the three recommendations made in a previous audit over inventory. Of the three, the DEP generally implemented the recommendations.
The audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Manhattan Borough President's Office determined whether the Manhattan Borough President's Office is complying with applicable payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures as set forth in the Office of Payroll Administration policies and procedures, the Procurement Policy Board Rules, and the New York City Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives.
This audit report on Pensioners of the New York City Police Department Working for the City after Retirement determined 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 (RSSL) sections 210 through 216, or New York City Charter 1117 during calendar year 2002.
This audit report on the New York Yankees Rental Credits For the Third Quarter of 2003 states that the Yankees rental credits submitted were overstated. The audit recommends that the Yankees deduct a sum from the total rental credits taken for maintenance and to ensure that all maintenance credits claimed are properly supported by sufficient documentation.
This audit report on the Inventory Controls of the Department of Correction over Its Non-Food Items at the Rikers Island Storehouses determined that the Department of Correction has inadequate controls over its non-food inventory. The review disclosed several significant weaknesses in recording and maintenance of the inventory managed by Division I and Support Services Division.
This audit report on Controls Over the Processing and Collection of Permit Fees by the Department of Environmental Protection determined whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (Water and Sewer) and Bureau of Customer Service (Customer Service) determined that they are inadequate, ineffective, and in some cases, nonexistent.
This audit report on Opportunities for Savings through Civilianization in Administrative Units of the New York City Fire Department determined that the FDNY has made efforts to civilianize a number of positions at various units in the Department. It has also provided documentation that indicated that since 1995 it has civilianized 209 uniformed positions for budget savings of approximately $4.09 million.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the 18 Brooklyn Community Boards determined whether they are complying with certain payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures, as set forth in the New York City Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives 3, 13, 24, and 25; Department of Citywide Administrative Services personnel rules and leave regulations; applicable Procurement Policy Board rules; and the Department of Investigation's Standards for Inventory Control and Management.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association Retired Fire Officers Family Protection Plan determined that they complied with the procedures and reporting requirements of Directive 12. Some weaknesses include misstated benefirt and administrative expenses on its financial statements and its DIrective 12 filing.
This audit report on Payments Made by New York City to Accenture LLP for Consulting Services
determined that the payments made to Accenture by Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Mayor's Office of Operations were reasonable, justified, and adequately supported. Several recommendations to address the issues found are listed.
This audit report on Pedagogical Pensioners of the New York City Teachers' Retirement System Working for the City after Retirement determined that 40 individuals violated sections 211 or 212 of RSSL and 1117 of the New York City Charter due to collecting disability pensions while earning more than $1,800 a year at a New York City agency.
This audit report on New York City Pensioners Working as Consultants for the City after Retirement determined that there were 11 individuals who were in violation of sections 211 or 212 of RSSL and 1117 of the New York City Charter.
This analysis of the Financial and Operating Practices of Union-Administered Benefit Funds with Fiscal Years Ending in Calendar Year 2002 was to provide comparative data on the overall financial activities of the 87 union-administered active and retiree welfare, education, and annuity funds which received City contributions during Fiscal Year 2002. Several funds expended lower-than-average amounts for benefits and maintained high reserves, but the expenses of certain funds exceeded their revenues, resulting in operating deficits.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Queens Borough President's Office determined that the Borough President's Office generally adhered to the requirements of Comptroller's Directives 3, 13, 23, 24, and 25, the bidding requiremtns of the Procurement Policy Board (PBB) rules, and most of the requirements of City Time and Leave Regulations.
This audit report on the Financial Practices of the Office of the Actuary determined whether the Office of the Actuary had adequate controls over its timekeeping, payrool, purchasing, and inventory operations.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Office of the Public Advocate evaluated the agency's internal controls over its personnel, payroll, timekeeping, small purchases, and physical assets, as well as its compliance with applicable City rules and regulations. All employees on the OPA payrool were bona fide and its purchases were legitimate and necessary for its operation.
This audit report on the Administration of Resident Employment Program by the New York City Housing Authority determined whether the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has effective controls to ensure that the Resident Employment Program (REP) is operating as intended. It generally does not have effective controls to ensure that REP is operating as intended.
This audit report on the Internal Controls of the Police Department over Handgun Licensing determined whether the NYPD maintains adequate controls over the collection of handgun licensing fees. It also determined whether the NYPD maintains adequate controls over the issuance, renewal, and cancellation of handgun licenses.
This audit on the Effectiveness of the Compliant Inspection Program for Food Establishments by the DOHMH determined whether it effectively followed up on complaints against food establishments. The Program of BFSCS is ineffective in following up on complaints against food establishments.
This audit report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the 14 Queens Community Boards determined whether the 14 Queens Community Boards are complying with certain payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures, as set forth in the New York City Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives 3, 13, 24,25, and 27; Department of Citywide Administrative Services personnel rules and leave regulations; applicable Procurement Policy Board rules; and the Department of Investigation's Standards for Inventory Control and Management.
This audit report on the Compliance of Viacom Outdoor with Its City Franchise Agreement determined whether Viacom accurately reported al gross advertising revenue in accordance with its City franchise agreement, paid the appropriate fees due the City timely, and complied with certain major non-revenue terms of the agreement.
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.