In December 1994, just prior to the implementation of welfare reform initiatives, nearly 80 percent of New York City's food stamp recipients also received public assistance. For the most part, New York's
Food Stamp program was an extension of public assistance, with the vast majority of recipients enrolling in both programs at the same time.
An audit report was filed on January 7, 2007 on the financial and operating practices of the Office of Special Narcotics. This audit determined whether the Office of Special Narcotics is complying with certain purchasing and inventory procedures and controls as set forth in the New York City Comptroller's Directives (#3,6, and 24), applicable Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules, and the Department of Investigation Standards for Inventory Control and Management. It was determined that the Office generally adhered to the Comptroller's Directives and applicable PPB rules, and that no monies were improperly used. However, the Office did not fully comply with certain requirements. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on January 4, 2008 on the New York Yankees Rental Credits for the Fourth Quarter of 2006, the period from October 1 to December 31, 2006. The Yankees are responsible for the care of City-owned Yankee Stadium, and must pay rental income. However, the lease allows the Yankees to offset against any rental income due the City, costs incurred by the Yankees for maintaining the stadium. Thus every dollar spent and accounted for as a maintenance credit results in a dollar-for-dollar decrease in rent due the City. The audit found that Yankee rental credits submitted for the Fourth Quarter of 2006 were overstated by $157,996.68. It was recommended the Yankees deduct this amount from rental credits taken, and that the Department of Parks and Recreation enforce these protocols.
This report details the trends in the service levels and costs for the home care of senior citizens. Home care services are provided by private agencies under contract with the city and helps seniors stay in familiar surroundings, avoiding emotional disruption and the financial burden of long-term nursing home care.
An audit report was filed on December 28, 2007 containing an analysis of the financial and operating practices of union-administered benefit funds with fiscal years ending in calendar year 2005. The purpose of this report is to provide comparative analysis of the overall financial activities of the 97 union-administered active and retiree welfare, education, and annuity funds that receive City contributions and is based on the analyses of individual funds. It was determined that the expenses of certain funds exceeded their revenues, certain funds spent a large percentage of their revenue on administrative expenses, and certain funds had large operating surpluses resulting in high reserves. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.