The NYC Housing Authority is the largest public housing authority in the US. They provide affordable housing in a safe environment for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. This audit determines whether the NYCHA has adequate effots to inspect, maintain, and repair elevators. This audit finds that NYCHA has adequate efforts to carry out inspections but not for elevator maintenance and repairs.
In order to use certain hazardous materials, depending on the quantity and use, establishments that carry these materials may need permission to use by the NYC Fire Department. Such establishments include schools, colleges, hospitals, and nursing homes. The Lab Unit inspects these establishments to make sure there is no danger in the area. If there is a hazard, a Violation Order will be issued. The audit is to determine whether the FDNY had control over these inspections. The findings show that they do not have adequate control.
During Fiscal Year 2009, the total cost of drugs purchased by the Pharmacy Department at the North Central Bronx's Hospital was $2.1 million. At the end of that fiscal year, the inventory of drugs at NCB totalled to $309,806. This audit determines whether NCB has adequate controls over the inventory of noncontrolled drugs. The results show that NCB has adequate controls over the inventory, though there were weaknesses present.
From an audit conducted on the Office of Payroll Administration, through Spherion Atlantic Enterprises, LLC, it was found that the OPA mismanaged its quality assurance agreement with Spherion, which limited Spherion's ability to oversee the development of CityTime. In addition, the OPA violated Procurement Policy Board rules and has been plagued by poor management decisions. It is suggested that they create a special Crisis Management Team to advise the board.
From an audit conducted on the Department of Records and Information Services, it was found that the Department's procurement, payroll, and personnel practices complied with key provisions of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, Comptroller's Directives, and City Leave and Personnel regulations. However, the Department must work on adequately monitoring the excessive annual leave balances of employees.