A resource guide created in partnership with CGE and PowHer New York on gender pay equity in New York City including current policies to ensure pay equity.
The Commission on Gender Equity's 2018-2021 Strategic Plan: Advancing Gender Equity in New York City outlines the goals of CGE for the de Blasio administration and beyond.
A compilation of the findings and recommendations from the Sexual Health Education Task Force which is comprised of City representatives and constituents.
CCPC issued its Twentieth Annual Report on June 23, 2022. The Report covers the audit of IAB investigations reviewed during the 2019 and 2020 calendar years and a review of closed disciplinary cases and, statistical analyses of cases adjudicated between October 2018 and December 2020.
On August 31, 2016, Mayor de Blasio signed Local Law 102 of 2016 requiring a designated agency to
review requests and to develop a list of ‐ at minimum ‐ three neighborhoods where interagency
collaboration, or a “neighborhood support team,” would address quality of life issues
The Identifying Information Law requires City agencies to submit comprehensive biennial reports related to their collection, disclosure, and retention of identifying information and their privacy protection practices.
The City of New York’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2018. 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), for the 38th consecutive year.
While commercial waste removal is a necessary part of managing any large city, this report by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer details how New York City’s current system poses clear safety risks to both residents and workers, while also pumping out toxic emissions into the City’s air.
Update to 2014 housing report, using estimates from the most recent New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (HVS) for 2017. We find that the disappearance of modestly-priced rental units has continued, leaving the City’s lowest-income households with fewer and fewer opt
Making the Grade is an annual report that issues letter grades to City agencies based on their level of success spending with minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs). The grades are based on the framework of Local Law 1 of 2013 which set M/WBE participation goals for Mayoral agencie
This report gives New Yorkers a window into their local government and its budget functions. It is a user-friendly companion to the City’s 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which offers a detailed picture of our City’s financial condition.
This report examines and measures the impact of rising residential property taxes on New York City households over the 2005 -2016 period, providing a detailed analysis of how property tax increases have affected households at different levels of the income distribution.
Our audit found that DOC’s commissaries are providing the intended services for the inmates but that the controls need to be strengthened to prevent duplicate payments to vendors and waste, and to ensure proper accounting for inventory.
This Letter Report summarizes the findings of our audit on the compliance of Alley Pond Driving Range, Inc. (Alley Pond) with its license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) for the Alley Pond Golf Center.
This report outlines how the MTA can dramatically expand its five borough transit network at an estimated cost of just $50 million per year by aligning fares within the five boroughs across its commuter rail, subway, and bus systems.
In this audit we determined whether DOE complied with its Standard Operating Procedures and with the applicable Comptroller’s Directives regarding travel and conference expenses.
In this policy brief, the second in a series on the economic experiences of women of color, the Comptroller’s Office further analyzes U.S. Census Bureau earnings data to examine the scale and impact of the gender wage gap specifically for Latinas in New York City.
Final reports present findings related to exterior door security at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments, based on observations made throughout the five boroughs between July 10, 2018 and August 29, 2018.
At the close of 4Q18, the City’s unrestricted cash balance stood at $9.394 billion, virtually unchanged from the closing balance at the end of 4Q17. The 4Q18 average cash balance of $9.035 billion fell below the 4Q17 average by $363 million.
We conducted this audit to determine whether the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accurately billing hotels for water and sewer usage and whether it is making efforts to collect all outstanding water and sewer usage fees from those properties.
The objective of this audit was to determine whether DOHMH has adequate controls to ensure that initial inspections at UPK GCC centers are conducted in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures. The audit found that DOHMH needs to strengthen its controls.
Annual report on the state of the city's economy and finances. Contents include The Executive Summary, The State of the City's Economy, and The November 2018 Financial Plan.
This report, by New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, offers a new neighborhood-by-neighborhood look at cannabis enforcement and charts a roadmap for building equity into the industry.
Summarizes the City's financial commitment assumed through contracts registered in City Fiscal Year 2018 (“FY18”) and is derived from the City's Financial Management System (“FMS”). Also Includes comparative data and analysis of FY15, FY16, FY17 and FY18 registered Contract Actions.
In accordance with the Identifying information Law, Local Law 245 of 2017, a report regarding, among other items, the collection, retention, and disclosure of identifying information by the agency and “human services”
contractors or subcontractors.
Letter report on the results of audit to determine whether NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation is maintaining and inspecting its playgrounds located on New York City Housing Authority property appropriately
Audit Report on the New York City Housing Authority's Tenant Selection Process to determine whether new applicants awaiting NYCHA apartments are selected from certified waiting lists and meet screening requirements.
Detailed analysis of NYC's cash balance projection as of June 2018, outlining expected cash balances in the NYC central treasury from June 1 to September 28, 2018, and incorporating guidance provided in the FY19 Executive Budget.
Audit Report on the All My Children Daycare & Nursery School's screening of personnel through the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse & Maltreatment and whether they are in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations
Audit Report on the Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB) to determine whether OCB's controls over its inventory of computers and related equipment adequately monitor, safeguard and adhere to requirements governing computer-related assets
Comptroller's Office's analysis and comments on New York City's Fiscal Year 2019 Executive Budget including revenue forecasts and expenditure estimates
Released every 3 months, the Comptroller’s Quarterly Economic Update tracks New York City’s economic health and analyzes its economy in a national context. It includes information on economic indicators including growth, unemployment, average wages, business activity, and real estate transactions.
Agency Watch List spotlights City agencies – the Department of Correction (DOC), Department of Education (DOE), and Homeless Services (DHS) – that raise the most budgetary concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results.
Agency Watch List spotlights City agencies – the Department of Correction (DOC), Department of Education (DOE), and Homeless Services (DHS) – that raise the most budgetary concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results.
Agency Watch List spotlights City agencies – the Department of Correction (DOC), Department of Education (DOE), and Homeless Services (DHS) – that raise the most budgetary concerns due to rapidly increased spending and meager measurable results.
Report concerning the New York City Comptroller's audit of the NYC Office of Administrative Tax Appeals' (OATA's) compliance with Local Law 36, which governs waste prevention, reuse and recycling by New York City agencies.
A report estimating the impact that Airbnb listings have had on neighborhood rents in New York City, which were disproportionately high in portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
This report provides an estimate of the fiscal impact of legalizing adult-use marijuana sales in NY. The estimated legal, adult-use marijuana market of $1.3 billion could conservatively yield annual tax revenues of as much as $1.3 billion total at the State and City levels.
Audit Report to determine whether the Staten Island Mental Health Society's personnel have been properly screened through the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.
Letter Audit Report summarizing the findings of an audit on the compliance of FirstFlight Heliport, LLC d/b/a Saker Aviation Services, Inc. with its obligations under its concession agreement with NYC, including its operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport
Audit Report on the Manhattan Borough President's Office compliance with Comptroller's Directive #11 (Cash Accountability and Control) in their Topographical Bureau.
Audit Report on the New York City Department of Education to determine whether it has adequate controls in place to ensure that violent and disruptive incidents that occur at public schools attended by middle and high school students are accurately reported according to requirements
Audit Report on the City Commission on Human Rights to determine whether the agency has adequate controls in place over its inventory of computers and computer-related equipment.
An report on an audit conducted to determine whether the New York City (City) Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has adequate controls over its inventory of computers and related equipment in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
This report presents a review of current data related to school safety in New York City, and from that data draws a series of holistic recommendations on how to make City schools healthier and more secure.
Report of an audit to determine whether the Dept of Parks and Rec adequately oversees Construction management consultants to ensure that capital project work is performed as planned and in a timely manner. The audit found that DPR needs to improve its oversight of contracted CMs.
This audit was conducted to determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services’ (ACS) Division of Preventive Services (DPS) properly secures personal information from unauthorized access and has adequate security controls over personally identifiable information (PII).
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the wireless internet (Wi-Fi) services in New York City parks provided by AT&T, Spectrum and Altice USA is operating effectively. The audit found that overall, the Wi-Fi services provided by these providers generally operated as intended.
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is complying with Local Law 25, which is intended to make City agencies, and ultimately the City as a whole, more accessible to foreign-born residents whose primary language is not English.
In this policy brief, the first in a series on the economic experiences of women of color, the Bureau of Policy and Research of the Comptroller’s Office analyzes U.S. Census Bureau earnings data to examine the scale and impact of the gender wage gap specifically for Black women in New York City.
This brief from New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer documents the role that security deposits play in the city’s housing market and outlines reforms that would help renters more easily afford to live in the five boroughs.
In-depth economic profiles of every New York City community district, charting the growth and composition of local businesses, commuting patterns, employment rates, commercial building stock, educational attainment, household income, and many other important variables.
Since the moment COVID-19 arrived in New York City, the burden of the pandemic’s many challenges have fallen heaviest on women, especially women of color.
2018 edition of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Guide to Services and Resources—a comprehensive directory of LGBTQ+ organizations and programs in New York City.
The objective of the audit was to determine whether JCDecaux accurately reported its advertising revenue to the City and remitted timely payments, both monetary and in non-monetary “alternative compensation,” due to the City as stipulated in the agreement.
This audit was conducted to determine whether the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is effectively monitoring mobile food vendors’ compliance with applicable sanitary laws and regulations.
The audit makes several recommendations that will improve the MBPO’s controls over its inventory of computers and computer-related equipment. These appear in the body of this report.
New York City’s current property tax system is notoriously opaque, unfair, and regressive. For the past four decades, rather than dealing with its structural flaws, New York State has layered on a patchwork of exemptions and abatements to lower tax rates for various owners.
“Coverage for All” (A880A/S1572A) would create a state-funded Essential Plan for all New Yorkers up to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL) who are excluded due to immigration status.
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Human Resources Administration (HRA) has adequate oversight over its Homebase Homelessness Prevention Program.
As part of their tuition payments, full-time and part-time students pay $55 and $20, respectively, in student activity fees per semester for student government and other student activities.
This Final Letter Report concerns the New York City Comptroller’s audit of the New York County District Attorney’s Office’s (DANY’s) provision of translation services. The objective of this audit was to determine whether DANY is providing translation services.
The NYPD has made efforts to civilianize a number of positions within various units in the agency, those efforts have not been systematic and have been delayed when compared to the NYPD’s own timetables.
The New York City Comptroller’s Office conducted of the Office of School Health’s (OSH) Management of Contract Nursing Assignments, including recommendations to identify all instances of past overbilling and overpayment and recoup any overpayments.
The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE) Program which provides a partial property tax exemption for senior citizens who own one, two, or three family homes, condominiums, or cooperative apartments in New York City (the City).
This audit found that EDC did not disclose over $224 million in expenditures as ferry-related in its audited financial statements and that EDC understated the City’s subsidy for the ferry operations by $2.08, $2.10, $3.98 and $4.29 for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively.
The auditors recommend that DOHMH ensure that all public school cafeteria inspection results are readily available on its website for the required number of years so that parents and guardians may be informed of the conditions found in the kitchens and cafeterias of the schools that their children..
Mayor de Blasio along with other admin announced the next significant step toward achieving a first-in-the-nation goal of divestment from fossil fuel reserve owners.
The Comptroller’s Office is charged with a number of New York City Charter (“Charter”) mandated responsibilities intended to safeguard the City’s financial health and root out waste, fraud and abuse in local government, including contract registration.
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,
Monthly puzzler issued by the NYC Conflicts of Interest Board on ethics issues. Readers are invited to participate in solving the puzzle and the winner is announced in the following month's publication.
Monthly newsletter issued by the Conflicts of Interest Board featuring articles on ethics such as gifts, updated enforcement actions, and puzzler award winners. Further information on how to schedule a training class and COIB's social media also featured.
Annual Report on Business Education Events Fiscal Year 2019, covering 6/30/2017 – 6/29/2018.
This report is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-706.2 as added by Local Law 68 of 2015.
This report is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-779.5 as added by Local Law 63 of 2017.It reports on complaints relating to immigration assistance services.