The Department provides a monthly audit of its compliance with BOC Minimum Standards related to lock-in, access to courts and legal services including Law Library, recreation, programming and participation rates, and education services utilization rates as applied to individuals in secure units.
This Second Follow-up Audit Report on the Data Processing Controls and Procedures of the Department of Homeless Services determines whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented the 12 recommendations made in the previous follow-up audit of data processing controls. This audit also assessed DHS compliance with the comptroller's internal control and accountability, Guidelines for the Management, Protection and Control of Agency Information and Information Processing Systems (Directive 18).
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).
The Commission has, since its inception, and in accordance with its Executive Order, released annual reports detailing its activities for each past year.
A second follow-up report was held to see whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications had implemented the 12 recommendations made in a previous audit. The status and description of each recommendation is included.
A second follow-up report was held to see whether the Administration for Children's Services had implemented the 14 recommendations in a previous audit. Each recommendation and its status are listed in full detail.
In this report, the Commission analyzed the Department's Applicant Processing Division's ("APD") background investigation process and compared various statistics compiled and supplied by the Department regarding the academic and disciplinary performances of the prior six Police Academy classes.
My office has conducted a review of the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to identify and assess key aspects of its homeless programs and services, including the populations served, the programs’ intended outcomes, and the extent to which DHS is achieving those outcomes.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) provides early childcare and education services to children, from birth to five years old, who live within the City. These early childhood services may be provided by DOE or other alternatives, such as contracted Community Based Organizations (CBO).
An audit report was filed on May 29, 2009 on the financial and operating practices of the Bronx County Public Administrator's Office. The audit determined whether the Office of the Bronx County Public Administrator (Bronx PA) complied with all applicable federal, State, and city laws, rules, and regulations regarding these practices. It was determined that the Bronx PA did not adequately comply with all applicable rules and guidelines. Many inconsistencies and inadequacies of controls were identified, creating an increased risk that decedents' estates are not being properly monitored and that funds are not being adequately safeguarded and distributed. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 3, 2012 on the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's (HPD's) performance indicators as reported in the mayor's management report. It was determined that HPD's controls were adequate to ensure that its performance indicators are sufficiently accurate and reliable. However, there were minor control weaknesses with HPD's programs that did not guarantee the accuracy and reliability of its information. In addition, there were some weaknesses with information distribution and integrity. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
As part of the Police Reform package passed in March 2021, the City Council required an outside oversight agency to examine the adequacy of the presumptive penalties for officers who fail to take police action.
LL117 of 2019, states that HPD must describe the findings of the audits of certifications of corrections. HPD must audit no fewer than 15 percent of all certifications of correction of class C violations filed with the agency.The audit includes an inspection to ensure violations are corrected.
The Mayor's Interagency Task Force on Child Welfare and Safety, created in January 2006 under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs, released its second progress report in December, 2006. The progress report details an unprecedented city-wide effort to strengthen the response of medical providers to child abuse and neglect.
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 study examined the effectiveness of IAB's own internal quality control procedures. The Commission found that the Investigative Review Unit effectively reviewed closed cases but could enhance its function by providing more explanations in its written review of investigations.
This study reported on IAB's Command Center, the Department's 24-hour hotline, operated by IAB that is designed to take complaints from civilians and Department personnel against members of the service.