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.