This audit report FL03-131A is for the Department of Homeless Services Over Its Computer Equipment.
The Department of Homeless Services has widespread problems with its computer inventory system. It has no writtten
policies and procedures for recording, reporting, and safeguarding its computer inventory. As a result of their poor
inventory control practices, $1,841,015 in computer equipment purchased during the audit period was not listed on the
Department's inventor records. Audit recommendations cannot be readily provided due to the extent of their problems.
It is clear that the entire system has to be overhauled.
Audit found that the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Request for Leave forms
were present and approved for all annual and sick leave taken by the 40 employees that were used as a sample.
The sample tests for reviewing internal controls of Coney Island Hospital over personnel, payrol, and timekeeping
for its employees. Some personnel folders were imcomplete or contained inaccurate information. The report contains
several recommendations.
The audit of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) reviewed the fairness and
efficiency of its process for determining tenant eligibility. NYCHA adequately handled its reponsibility
to provide a reasonably fair and efficient process for determining tenant eligibility. Areas of concern
include clarity of its public housing application form and placement of applicants in incorrect housing
priority categories.
This audit assesed the efficiency of the HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) in processing client
applications for permanaent housing. HASA is not efficient in doing this, due to the audit findings. Case managers do not
track the progress of permanent housing applications filed with the Housing Unit. However, the
Human Resources Administration(HRA) officials acknowledged the problems identified during the audit and stated that
HASA has instituted changes. Severeal recommendations are made, which include that the Case Financial Assessment (CBCFA) packages are processed in a more
timely manner, and that supervisors track the timeliness in processing CBCFA packages.
This audit was to
identify New York City pensioners from the New York City Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), the New York City
Police Department Pension Fund (POLICE), and the New York City Fire Department Pension Fund (FIRE) who may be
illegally re-employed (double-dippers or disability violators). There were 24 individuals who violated applicable
sections of State and City laws such as RSSL 211 or 212 and 1117.
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.
The audit was to identify New York City Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) pedagogical pensioners
who may be illegally re-employed (double-dippers or disability violators). There were 26 individuals found who
violated RSSL sections 211 or 212 and 1117 of State and City laws. The audit recommends that the TRS should investigate
the individuals and forward the names to the Department of Investigation if the circumstances warrant such action.
This is an audit of Neighborhood Youth and Family Services (NYFS) and its compliance with
contracts awarded by the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) and the Department of Youth
and Community Development (DYCD). NYFS did not maintain adequate controls over the recording and reporting of program
expenses and did not maintain sufficient documentation to support expenses charged to its contracts. The City reimbursed
NYFS a total of $411,345. The report has several recommendations.
An audit report was filed on June 30, 2003 on the compliance of Sterling Mets, L.P., (New York Mets) with their lease agreement and fees they owed the city, specifically those incurred in the time period January 1 tp December 31, 2001. It was determined that Sterling Mets owed the city a total of $4,560,631 which accounts for understating revenue, overstating allowable deductions and credits, and previous audits for which Sterling Mets did not pay their dues. It was recommended that Sterling Mets pay their dues in full to the City. (FN03-115A)
The Kings County Hospital has inadequate controls over its inventory of
noncontrolled drugs and medical and surgical supplies. There is a gross discrepancy of 71
percent between the amounts on hand and the amounts recorded in Other Than Personal Services (OTPS).
Therefore, there are extensive record-keeping and security weaknesses found. There was also unrestricted
access to the Pharmacy stockroom, and noncontrolled drugs were issued without proper authorization.
This audit was used to determine whether the Human Resources Administration had executed the five recommendations in the previous audit, Audit Report of Computer Equipment Installed at the Human Resources Administration.
This is a follow-up audit to see whether the Human Resources Administration had executed recommendations made in a previous audit, Audit Report of Computer Equipment Inventory On-Hand at the Human Resources Administration's Stockrooms. It shows the status of the four recommendations.
This audit was to determine if the Department of Homeless Services had control over payments to hotel and scatter site housing operators and had been able to maintain housing facilities.
Audit assesses whether the reimbursements to employees were in accordance with the Corporation's contracts with the City. Those who conducted this audit then determined whether or not these were reasonable and documented.
This audit for Lutheran Social Services of Metropolitan New York (Lutheran) for Fiscal Year
2001 determined whether or not the amount of funds was more or less than the amount it was advanced. Lutheran did
not comply with some of the announcements and regulations of the New York State Program Manual for Standards of
Payment for Foster Care of Children and Foster-Care Reimbursement Bulletin No.92-5.
This audit for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) determines whether or not it monitors
City Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) payments by its concessionaries. A few concessionaries and subtenants owe the City
in CRT, interest, and penalties.
This audit for United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, Inc. (UCP) determines if they are in
compliance with the terms of the contracts with the Department of Education (DOE). UCP in general is in compliance
with these terms of the contracts that relate to the provision of special education services to preschool and
school-age students with the DOE.