This letter report was sent to provide the results of the audit regarding the Calculation and Application of Property Tax Abatement Benefits for the Commercial Revitalization Program by the Department
of Finance. The objective was to determine whether DOF properly calculated and applied property tax abatement benefits according to the requirements of Section 499 of the NYS Real Property
Tax Law.
The office of the comptroller has audited the adequacy of the Department of Education's controls to ensure an accurate screening and ranking of student applicants in the high school
placement process. They audit City processes to ensure the fair and consistent application of stated policies and procedures.