Appendix - Methodological Notes - Provides background information and additional detail regarding the assumptions and methodology used in IBO's analysis of the Chapter 96 reopener legislation.
The legislature in Albany is currently considering a bill that would allow certain public emploees to retire at age 55 rather than 62 without a loss in pension benefits. IBO estimates that the bill would
increase the city's pension and fringe benefit costs by $68.1 million in the first year after accounting for savings from hiring entry-level replacements.
The City Civil Service Commission is a body that hears appeals from disciplinary actions from civil service employment decisions. This audit determines whether the Commission followed with certain payroll, personnel, and purchasing procedures.
This audit determines whether the Merissa Restaurant Corporation accurately reported its gross receipts, calculated the license fees, paid its license fees on time, and followed with non-revenue terms of the license agreement.
An audit report was filed on June 5, 2008 on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) efforts to address tenant requests for repairs. The audit addressed the adequacy of NYCHA efforts to address and resolve tenant requests for repairs. It was determined that NYCHA maintains adequate efforts to address and resolve tenant repair requests, especially those dealing with emergency conditions and general maintenance. Improvements were needed for tasks requiring skilled-trades personnel. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
This audit determines whether the Economic Development Corporation followed with the terms of the Brooklyn Army Terminal lease agreement with the City, collected appropriate fees from tenants, and ensured that they followed with the terms of the sub-lease agreement.
Borough Presidents are elected officials of each borough. City Charter gives them the authority to propose budget priorities to the council, review and comment on major decisions, monitor and modify the delivery of city services, and engage in strategic planning. This audit determines whether the Brooklyn Borough President's Office is following with the proper payroll, personnel, purchasing, cash receipts, and inventory policies and procedures.