The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has adequate oversight to maximize the use of State funds for mental hygiene services.
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.
An audit report was filed on May 4, 2012 on the Queens District Attorney's Office controls over its inventory of computer and computer-related equipment. It was determined that the Office had adequate controls over its inventory of computer and computer-related equipment. However, the Office's written procedures on the relinquishment of its computer-related equipment had to be updated. It was recommended that the Office update and clarify its written procedures on this process.
An audit report was filed on May 4, 2012 on the Design Commission's controls over the design review process. It was determined that the Commission did not have adequate controls over the design review process to ensure that the process was completed in an efficient manner. The Commission also did not formally factor in cost-benefit considerations when requesting design changes. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on May 3, 2012 on the Human Resources Administration's (HRA's) awarding of non-competitive and limited-competition contracts. It was determined that HRA had insufficient controls relating to the awarding of contracts on a non-competitive or limited-competition basis and did not always evaluate contractor performance before awarding such contracts. HRA also had several internal control weakenesses relating to the awarding of these contracts that should also be addressed. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
This follow-up audit determined whether the 22 recommendations made in the previous audit entitled Audit Report on the Compliance of Fitmar Management, LLC With
Its License Agreement were implemented.
This current audit is focused on the Department of Finance's implementation of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System and whether it will meet the initial business
and system requirements, and overall goals.
The New York City Department of Finance collects City revenues, values all real property in the City, and maintains property records. Each year, DOF determines the market value of the properties, from which the
taxable value is calculated. There are three assessment periods: Tentative, Change by Notice, and Final Periods.