Audit Report on the Compliance of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development with Executive Order 120 Regarding Limited English Proficiency
This audit determined whether DOF is properly calculating and applying J-51 tax exemption and tax abatement benefits. The scope of this audit covered tax assessments for
properties in the borough of Brooklyn for Fiscal Year 2010.
From an audit conducted on the New York City Law Department, it was found that the Department complied with rules governing the authorization of overtime and that the Department has adequate internal controls. But the Department did not comply with the Citywide Agreement's overtime cap, leading to employees receiving an inaccurate amount of money. Recommendations have been made to solve the problem.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Probation, it was found that the Department has met the overall goals described in its 2003 Information Technology Strategic Plan. However, some features implemented by the plan lack quality control and in-house capabilities. Recommendations have been made to help rectify the situation.
From an audit conducted on the New York One, LLC, it was found that New York One lacked sales records and adequate internal controls over the collecting, recording, and reporting of revenues generated from its carousel operations. In addition, the sales reports were inadequate and New York One failed to comply with agreement provisions. The Department of Parks and Recreation also failed to efficiently oversee the company and recommendations have been made to both parties to try to rectify these problems.
From an audit conducted on the Social Service Employees Union Local 371 Welfare Fund, it was found that the Welfare Fund complied with general procedures and reporting requirements of the Comptroller's Directive #12, Employee Benefit Funds - Uniform Reporting and Auditing Requirements. However, it was also found that there are weaknesses in the Welfare Fund's financial, operating, and benefit processing procedures. Recommendations have been made to try to rectify the issues.
From an audit conducted on the Social Service Employees Union Local 371 Administrative Fund, it was found that the Administrative Fund complied with general procedures and requirements of the Comptroller's Directive #12, Employee Benefit Funds - Uniform Reporting and Auditing Requirements. However, there is a lack of written policies regarding the completion of employee time records and the Administrative Fund did not adequately authorize checks, as required by the Administrative Fund's Trust Agreement. Recommendations have been made to try to rectify these issues.
This is an audit on the financial and operating practices of the Legal Services Fund and the Educational Fund for Fiscal Year 2008. The Legal Services Fund received
$3,900,521 for legal benefits, and the Educational Fund received $332,269 for educational benefits for Fiscal Year 2008.
The audit determined whether the NEBDCC appropriately managed City revenues received and expended for the Center and whether appropriate background investigations
were conducted of its employees.
This follow-up audit determined whether the New York City Department of Design and Construction implemented the eight recommendations made in the previous audit,
Audit Report on the Controls of the Department of Design and Construction over Contractor-Provided Vehicles.
The Department of Buildings is responsible for granting building permits to property owners who want to alter, build an addition to, or erect a structure. To obtain a building
permit, a property owner must submit to the Department plans prepared by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, which are examined by the Department to
ensure compliance with building code and zoning requirements.
This audit report determined the adequacy of Department for the Aging's oversight of the Home-Delievered Meals program. To be eligible for meal delivery, one must be at least
60 years of age, be unable to attend a congregate meal site unattended, and either be unable to prepare meals or lack assistance for such preparation.