The Department of Cultural Affairs supports and strengthens NYC's cultural life. The Cultural Development Fund is a merit-based fund for cultural organizations. This audit determines whether the Department followed with its requirements relating to awarding the Fund grants to cultural programs.
The Department of Investigation acts as a watchdog for the NYC government, City-funded programs, and City contracts. The Departmet invesigates prosecution cases of fraud and unethical conduct. This audit determines whether the Department has adequate controls over its personnel, payroll, and timekeeping practices.
This report provides a comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of the 94 union-administered active and retiree welfare, education, and annuity funds.
Under the terms of a Fund Agreement and Declaration of Trust with the City, the City makes contributions to the Active Fund, and the Active Fund uses these contributions to provide supplemental
benefits to its members and their dependents.
The NYC Independent Budget Office serves as a publicly funded agency responsible for enhancing official and public understanding of the NYC budget. The IBO's principal responsibilities
include providing nonpartisan budgetary, economic, and policy analysis for elected officials and the residents of the City.
Audit Report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Municipal Retired Employees Welfare Trust Fund of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30
ACS protects children from abuse and neglect. It investigates child abuse and neglect reports, provides preventive services and foster care, and helps arrange adoptions.