Pursuant to the terms of the lease between the City of New York and the New York Yankees, the office of the comptroller has examined the rental credits claimed by the Yankees for the maintenance
of City-owned Yankee Stadium for the third quarter of 2006.
An audit report determining the adequacy of certain practices about concerning the enforcement of civil judgments by the Sheriff's Office, which had combined with the Department of Finance in 1995.
This audit determined whether the Department of Youth and Community Development's payments under its contract with Covenant House for its Crisis Shelter program were alid and related to the operation of the
Crisis Shelter and whether DYCD's monitoring efforts of the Crisis Shelter's bed-utiliszation rate were adequate.
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 overseeing the New York City Law Department's controls over its personnel, payroll, and timekeeping practices and overseeing its compliance with City rules.
The Board of Correction promotes minimum standards for custody, correction, health and mental care, treatment, supervision, and discipline of all people in correctional facilities. This audit determines whether the the BOC followed with purchasing, timekeeping, and payroll policies and procedures.
This audit determines whether the Samaritan Village followed with the provisions of its contract with the Department of Correction and whether the Department has adequate monitoring of its contract with Samaritan.
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.
This audit was held in order to determine whether the Department of Finance, which administers and enforces tax laws, had adequate procedures to ensure that mixed-use properties in Staten Island listed in Class 1 were correctly classified. The results of this audit finds that the Department does not have adequate procedures for Class 1 but does have adequate procedures for Classes 2, 3, and 4.
An audit report determining whether the Department of Finance has procedures ensuring that real properties in Queens listed as Tax Class 1 are correctly classified.
An audit report to monitor the use of procurement cards of the Department of Transportation and to see whether the Department has adequate control over its usage.
Procurement cards are credit cards used by City personnel for purchasing goods and services for City services. This audit determines whether the Fire Department has adequate controls over the use of these cards.
This audit determines whether the Vera Institute of Justice is following with the provisions of its contract with the Department of Probation to operate the Esperanza/Hope Program.
An audit report was filed on December 30, 2010 on the financial and operating practices of union-administered benefit funds with fiscal years ending in calendar year 2008. It was determined that there were variations in the amounts spent for administrative purposes, although in certain instances there was an indication that these expenses were reduced. It was suggested that the financial issues to be addressed were the reduction of administrative expenses, allocation of excess reserves of funds, and the minimization of operating deficits.
This report provides a comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of 90 union‑administered welfare and annuity funds that in 2016 received approximately $1.24 billion in City contributions for the benefit of active and retired City employees.
The analysis was to provide comparative data on the overall
financial activities of the 85 union-administered active and retiree welfare, education, and annuity funds which
received City contributions during Fiscal Year 2001. Several funds expended lower-than-average amounts for benefits
and maintained high reserves. Several financial issues should be addressed such as operating deficits due to certain
funds exceeding their revenues. Some funds had large operating surpluses resulting in high reserves, which indicate that
they should increase members' benefits. Other issues include improper eligibility delay, consolidation of professional
services, and field audits of funds.
From an analysis conducted on the financial activities of 98 union-administered welfare, education, and annuity funds, it was found that the expenses of certain funds exceeded their revenues, leading to operating deficits. In addition, an unnecessarily large percentage of funds was spend on administrative expenses and some funds had abnormally large reserves. Recommendations have been made to address these issues.
This report provides a comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of union-administered active and retiree welfare, education, and annuity funds.
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 report provides a comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of 92 union‑administered welfare and annuity funds that in 2019 received approximately $1.45 billion in City contributions for the benefit of active and retired City employees.
The purpose of this report is to provide a comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of union-administered benefit funds that received City contributions.
Overview of the NYC Police Pension's Fund combined financial activities for the year end. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report represent the activities of the fund for FY2021.
Overview of the New York City Police Pension Fund's combining financial activities for the year end. All changes affecting the assets and deferred outflow and liabilities inflow of the funds are reflected on an accrual basis when the activity occurred, regardless of the timing of the cash flows.
Addressing erroneous criminal and juvenile records involves coordination between multiple and independent parts of the criminal justice system such as the state court system, the District Attorneys’ offices, DCJS, NYPD, and DoITT. The sections below outline strategies undertaken to correct them.
This follow-up audit determines whether the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board has implemented the two recommendations that were made in a previous report, The Audit Report on the Case Management Practices of the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
This audit was to see whether Staten Island Community Boards 1, 2, and 3 followed with certain purchasing procedures. Though there were some issues present, the audit found the Boards to have followed the proper procedures.
An audit report was filed on June 2, 2010 on the payment by Empire City Subway (ECS) of license fees due the City and compliance with certain provisions of its license agreement. The audit determined whether ECS accurately reported its annual profit and paid its franchise tax payments on a timely basis, and whether DoITT has ensured that ECS complied with the provisions of the agreement. It was determined that ECS generally adhered to the requirements of the license agreement and paid all franchise tax payments that were due during the audit period in a timely manner. However, ECS financial statements were not certified by an independent public accounting firm. ECS also improperly ran operations to caclulate excess profits that may be due the City by including the costs of unassigned and unidentified conduits. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on July 25, 2013 of the Howard Hughes Corporation's (HHC) compliance with its City Leases for the South Street Seaport Marketplace and Theatre. It was determined that HHC improperly calculated its fees because it undestated square footage upon which rents were based, thus it could not be determined how much was still due the City. HHC also misreported its income, and conducted business in the name of the South Street Seaport Merchants Association, Inc., which is considered defunct. EDC also failed to adequately monitor HHC's operations and compliance with lease terms. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
Audit Report Of The New York City Department For The Aging's Oversight Of Senior Citizen Centers' Compliance With Their Agreements Regarding Limited English Proficiency
The Administration for Children's Services protects children from abuse and neglect. The Administration's Division of Child Care and Head Start administers and oversees child care services. This audit determined the adequacy of the Administration's oversight and monitoring of the compliance of contracted child care centers with its contracts.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services has a lease agreement with the Quinn Restaurant Corporation to construct, operate, and maintain a restaurant on the Nott Avenue Pier. This audit determines whether the Corporation accurately reported its gross receipts, calculated the rent due to the City and paid rent in a timely basis, and followed with the requirements of its lease agreement.
In order to use certain hazardous materials, depending on the quantity and use, establishments that carry these materials may need permission to use by the NYC Fire Department. Such establishments include schools, colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. The Lab Unit inspects these establishments to make sure there is no danger in the area. If there is a hazard, a Violation Order will be issued. The audit is to determine whether the FDNY had control over these inspections. The findings show that they do not have adequate control.
An investigation was conducted to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed as consultants and illegally collecting pensions from a NYC retirement system. The results show 13 persons who violated the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
An investigation was conducted to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed and illegally collecting a pension from a NYC retirement system. The results show that there were 16 individuals who were violating State and City laws.
An audit report was filed on July 23, 2010 on New York City Transit (NYCT) efforts to inspect, repair and maintain elevators and escalators. It was determined that there were weaknesses and inefficiencies that inhibited and rendered inadequate NYCT Division of Infrastructure's Elevator and Escalator Department's (EED's) efforts to maintain, inspect, and repair all station elevators and escalators. Recommendations were made to rectify said issues.
This audit identifies NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and therefore illegally collecting a pension from the Board of Education Retirement System.
An investigation was conducted to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed and illegally collecting a pension from the NYC Board of Education Retirement System. The audit found 1 person who violated State and City laws. This report includes recommendations made for the officials of the Board.
Audit Report On Pedagogical Pensioners Of The New York City Teachers' Retirement System Working For The City After Retirement (January 1-December 31, 08)
This audit identifies NYC pensioners who may be reemployed by a City agency and therefore illegally collecting a pension from the Employees' Retirement System.
An investigation was conducted to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed and illegally collecting a pension from the New York City Employees' Retirement System. The investigation concluded with the results in which there were five persons who were violating State and City laws.
An investigation was conducted to identify NYC pensioners who may be reemployed and illegally collecting a pension from the New York City Police Department Pension Fund. The investigation concluded with the results in which there were four persons who violated State and City laws.
An audit report was filed on November 26, 2010 on the adherence of the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) to Executive Order 120 concerning limited english proficiency. It was determined that CCRB was generally compliant with EO 120 where it is mandated to ensure meaningful access of agency resources to limited english proficiency (LEP) persons. However, there are several areas where efforts can be enhanced to provide better services to LEP persons. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on November 26, 2010 on the adherence of the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) to Executive Order 120 concerning limited english proficiency. It was determined that CCHR was generally compliant with EO 120 and has pursued meaningful language initiatives. However, there are several areas where efforts are in need of improvement. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on November 26, 2010 on the adherence of the New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) to Executive Order 120 concerning limited english proficiency. It was determined that DCP was generally compliant with EO 120 where it is mandated that DCP ensure meaningful access of agency resources to limited english proficiency (LEP) persons. However, there are several areas where efforts can be enhanced to provide better services to LEP persons. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on November 26, 2010 on the adherence of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to Executive Order 120 concerning limited english proficiency. It was determined that TLC was generally compliant with EO 120 and has pursued meaningful language initiatives. However, there were some issues regarding a lack of consistency in the Commission's operations. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
This audit determines whether the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, which was purchased by New York City to create a modern complex that would increase employment opportunities, has adequate leasing and rent-collection practices.
The Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications entered a 15-year contract with Looking Glass Networks, Inc. to provide telecommunications services. Under its agreement, Looking Glass is required to report all gross revenue from telecommunications services and pay a franchise fee. The audit finds that the Looking Glass did not maintain records in sufficient detail that could provide the investigators information about the revenues.
An audit report was filed on December 22, 2010 on the compliance of the Department Of Design And Construction with the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program. It was determined that the Department partially complied with key provisions of Local Law 129 and Article 6-129 of the Administrative Code. Despite this, the Department had not complied with the provisions of Local Law 129 pertaining to monitoring the agency's activities to ensure that the agency utilization plans are effectively carried out. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
The New York Yankees and the Department of Parks and Recreation entered a lease agreement for the use of Yankee Stadium. This audit determines whether the Yankees accurately reported their gross receipts, paid fees due to the City in a timely manner, and followed with the requirements of its lease agreement.
An audit report was filed on August 2, 2013 on the Department for the Aging's (DFTA) monitoring of senior centers. It was determined that, based on the conditions observed during the inspection of 63 senior centers and a review of DFTA and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection reports, DFTA's monitoring of senior centers could be enhanced to better ensure that senior centers are being maintained in a safe and clean condition. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
The Department of Buildings promotes safe and lawful use of more than 975,000 buildings and enforces the rules for governing the construction and maintenance of buildings in the City. This audit is to ensure that the elevator, escalators, and related services are safe and reliable. The results show that the DOB does not have adequate controls to conduct safety inspections.
The audit determined whether the Department of Education (DOE) had adequate controls in place to ensure that the schools supported by Children?s First Network (CFN) 106 complied with the policies and procedures governing the procurement card (p-card) program as set forth in DOE?s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
An audit report was filed on January 6, 2011 on the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP's) Fire Hydrant Repair Efforts. It was determined that the timeliness of DEP's handling of fire hydrant service requests needs improvement. DEP has not established time standards for resolving such requests, even those considered to be of high priority, and does not have sufficient evidence to show that it effectively tracks the overall timeliness of repairs. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
This audit determined whether DEP adequately monitors prime contractors' compliance with LL129 and whether those contractors complied with the City's prompt payment rules with regard to paying their subcontractors.
An audit report was filed on December 22, 2010 on the Department Of Parks And Recreation's monitoring of subcontracts covered by Local Law 129. It was determined that Parks was in partial compliance with the provisions of Local Law 129 relating to its monitoring of the use of M/WBEs by vendors that were awarded contracts with M/WBE subcontractor participation goals, however, there were various flaws identified with its system of monitoring. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.