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 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 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.
The audit objectives were to determine whether DOHMH adequately investigatees window guard complaints and referrals and appropriately forwards unresolved cases to HPD and whether
HPD adequately investigates window guard violations and takes the necessary steps to ensure the installation and repair of both DOHMH and HPD identified violations.
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, under the contract with the City of New York, is required to undertake a number of economic development activities designed to promote and stimulate
economic growth in the area, including the retention and attraction of industries that would allow the City to create and maintain job opportunities in downtown Brooklyn.
An audit report was filed on May 5, 2011 on the Randall's Island Sports Foundation's (RISF) compliance with its license agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks). The audit determined whether RISF accurately recorded and reported revenues and whether the expenses were reasonable, appropriate, and in compliance with the license agreement. It was determined that, generally, RISF accurately recorded and reported revenues and incurred expenses that were reasonable, appropriate, and in compliance with the license agreement. However, two internal control issues were noted. RISF improperly transferred or deposited $293,076 of license revenue to its private bank account. In addition, RISF misclassified a portion of that sum as donations rather than City revenue. Both issues affect the amount of money due the City at year end. Other problems identified were related to Park's oversight. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.