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.
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.