An audit report was filed on June 26, 2007 on the Department of Environmental Protection controls over the issuance and depletion of credits from its reimbursable metering program. The audit determined whether the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has adequate controls in place to accurately issue and deplete Reimbursable Metering Program (RMP) credits. It was determined that DEP generally issues and depletes RMP credits in accordance with the RMP guidelines of May 1, 2005. However, internal controls needed to be improved since the RMP unit, which consists of one individual, is responsible for reviewing, approving, and posting credits. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
The Retirement Insurance Fund for NYC Retirees provides health and welfare benefits to City retirees. This audit reviews the financial and operating practices of the Retiree Fund.
This audit determines whether the Department of Design and Construction has controls over the use and assignment of contractor-provided vehicles to the Department's employees.
This article reviews how domestic violence has impacted the city spending. It includes the services provided to those suffering from domestic violence and how to prevent it.
An audit report was filed on June 18, 2007 on the monitoring of franchise, concession, license and lease agreements by City agencies. The Comptroller's Office conducts audits of concession and franchise agreements granted by City agencies pursuant to its authority under the City Charter. These audits provide a snap shot to evaluate the performance of the entity over the scope period of the audit. It was determined that $23,804,840 million was still due the City. It was also concluded that the agencies do not adequately monitor the parties granted in their franchise and lease agreements, and lacked the appropriate attitude towards their role as the City's oversight body charged with monitoring the activities of the entities granted these agreements. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 18, 2007 on the Human Resources Administration's (HRA) employment services and placement efforts for public assistance recipients. The audit determined the effectiveness of HRA's monitoring of its employment-service vendors. HRA is reponsible for helping individuals and families achieve and sustain their maxiumum degree of self-sufficiency. To fulfill this mission, HRA provides a broad range of programs and services in public assisstance, food stamps, job training, and employment services. It was determined that although HRA's monitoring of its employment-service vendors had some positive features, it also had significant weaknesses. HRA failed at times to follow its own procedures regarding contracts and evaluations of vendors, and lacked sufficient follow up on its programs and vendors. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 18, 2007 on the compliance of Staten Island League Holdings LLC (Staten Island Yankees) with their lease agreement for the period January 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006. On December 7, 2000 the Staten Island Yankees and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) entered a 20-year lease which grants the Staten Island Yankees the exclusive right for the use and operation of the Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island. In return the SI Yankees are to pay EDC base rent fees, portions of revenue, and annual funds as well as submit reports to them regarding income and attendance at the stadium. It was determined that the SI Yankees adhered to certain non-revenue-related requirements of the agreement and paid some of their required fees. However, the SI Yankees still owed EDC a total of $1,581,154 for other fees not paid. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 18, 2007 on the Department of Consumer Affairs internal controls over the processing of violations and collection of fines. This audit determined whether the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) maintains adequate internal controls over the processing of violations and collection of fines. It was determined that DCA did not maintain adequate internal controls over the processing of violations and collection of fines and lacks adequate controls over its accounts receivable. Also DCA lacked formal written policies and procedures to comprehensively address and establish standards for the adjudication and collection of fines. This led to operational inefficiencies and procedural weaknesses. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
An audit report was filed on June 13, 2007 on the financial and operating practices of the New York City Tax Commission. The audit determined whether the New York City Tax Commission is complying with certain purchasing and inventory procedures as set forth in the New York City Comptroller's Internal Control and Accountability Directives #6 and 24, applicable Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules, and the Department of Investigation Standards for Inventory Control Management. It was determined that the Tax Commission generally adhered to Comptroller's Directives and all other applicables rules. However, the Tax Commission did not fully comply with certain purchasing and inventory procedures. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.