The FDNY has adequate controls over the billing and collection of inspection fees and whether it charges the correct fees. The FDNY billed $35.6 million in BFP inspection fees and collected $34.6 million.The FDNY has not changed its fee schedule in more than a decade. FDNY has a number of internal control weaknesses that can affect billing and collection practices.
This audit conducted on the Roosevelt Island Operating Coorporation determines whether the cooporation financed and maintained the landmarks at Roosevelt Island. All landmarks received attempts to obtain funding, but only four out of the five landmarks were adequately maintained. The corporation promised to stabilize all landmarks and further rehabilitate the island.
From an audit done on the Department of Transportation in 2003, the department assured that private ferry operators complied with the provisions of their Permits and License Agreements. The department also took recommendations into account and stated that fees and bills will be properly adjusted in the upcoming fiscal year.
From an audit done on the NYCServ Project, aimed at consolidating the Department of Finance's customer services, the project complied with requirement and laws and is available for innovation. However, the implementation of the product has been delayed, as certain applications and concerns have not been implemented or addressed.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was determined that the department's Electronic Death Registration System is not functional. It could not be determined whether business and system requirements and goals were met and whether the design allows for innovation. In addition, reports of the system's development were falsified and the development was not checked for quality assurance. The department must follow rules and provisions to address these issues.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was found that the department's Disease-Tracking System, the Person Registry Information Management Environment system, is obsolete and was terminated. The system did not meet its business and system requirements, seek advice from quality consultants, or comply with Procurement Policy Board regulations.
An audit report of Community School District 5 to see if said district complied with the Department of Education's procedures for purchasing, funding, and timekeeping.
An audit of the development and implementation of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Disease-Tracking system, the Person Registry Information Management Environment system (PRIME). The system automates the collection, tracking, and analysis of disease reports in New York City.
This audit determines whether the Public Safety Agencies, such as the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Department of Probation, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, have implented recommendations for monitoring employees who use city or personally owned vehicles while conducting city business. From the results, all listed agencies have improved their monitoring and continue to move forward to ensure driver safety.
From an audit conducted on the Financial Management System at the Financial Information Services Agency, it was found that the agency has adequate controls to protect its records from unauthorized access. However, the agency should provide substantial training to its security officers and establish a log to record requests from agencies who require special access rights.
From an audit conducted on the Administration for Children's Services, it was found that the administration's oversight of day care centers is ineffective and lacks an efficient approach to overseeing the fiscal requirements of the day cares.
From an audit conducted on the New York County Public Administrator's Office, it was concluded that the office complied with most of the provisions of Article 11 of the New York State Surrogate's Court Procedures Act, the Report and Guidelines of the Administrative Board for the Offices of the Public Administrators, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations. However, the office needs to adequately manage assets, follow certain provisions thoroughly, use the suspense account strictly for work purposes, and correct timekeeping errors.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Public/Private Initiatives, Inc., the corporation adequately recorded and made payments given to beneficiaries. However, there is missing documentation, and the corporation can improve its recordkeeping to ensure that all beneficiaries receive the proper amount of money alloted to them.
An audit report was completed on June 26, 2003 on the shortcomings and discrepancies in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department failed to maintain adequate control of its issuing and processing of permits, as well as the collection of fees that it is entitled to for the use of public spaces for athletic and special events. The report gives 25 recommendations as to how the Department can adjust these issues. (MG02-117A)
The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) manages the
Department of Finance's system software and hardware. The audit determines that the Department has adequate controls
to protect both its mainframe and network environments. Security matters should be addressed such as the mainframe
environment containing the Department's information protection policies and procedures are not consolidated in one
document. In addition, there is no agency virus response plan.
From an audit conducted on the Off-Track Betting Corporation, it was found that the corporation has adequate controls to ensure that employee reimbursements and charges for General Expenses were reasonable. However, the corporation needs to properly document its expenses and reimbursements.
From an audit conducted on the New York Yankees's maintenance of Yankee Stadium, it was found that the team overstated rental credits needed for maintenance. The team must ensure that all maintenance credits are properly documented and approved before submitting them to the Comptroller's Office.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, it was concluded that the department's implementation of the Enhanced Pest Control Program successfully improved pest control efforts, as executed by the Office of Pest Control Services. However, the department must improve its organization and oversight for more effectiveness.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Sanitation, it was determined that the department has adequate controls over the billing, collecting, depositing, and disbursing of funds located in the Special Events Clean-Up account. However, the department neglected the existence of other accounts and did not follow the fiduciary account agreement.