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    Comptroller Audit Finds NYCHA Wasted Millions on Roof Repairs, Putting Residents’ Health at Risk

    Comptroller's Office  •  NYCHA  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: Comptroller Scott M. Stringer’s Office.

    NYCHA wasted $3.7 million by replacing eight roofs while they were under warranty. On July 26, 2019, the Office of the Comptroller announced the results of its audit of the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) roof maintenance. According to New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, NYCHA wasted millions on roof repairs that should have come at no expense to taxpayers and failed to perform basic oversight and preventive maintenance of roofs, putting the health and safety of thousands of NYCHA residents at risk. (more…)

    Tags : City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Comptroller Audit of NYCHA, Comptroller Audit of NYCHA Roof Maintenance, NYCHA, NYCHA Audit, NYCHA wastes millions on roof repairs
    Date: 08/07/2019
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    Follow-Up Comptroller Audit Finds Previously Cited Privately Owned Public Spaces Still Non-Compliant

    Comptroller's Office  •  Comptroller Audit  •  Citywide

    NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer. Image credit: Office of the New York City Comptroller

    Audit reveals that Department of Buildings did not inspect non-compliant POPS locations. On November 22, 2017, the Office of the City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report of a follow-up audit to determine whether the Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), previously found noncompliant in an April 18, 2017 audit, now provided all required amenities, and what action if any were taken by the Department of Buildings to bring these POPS into compliance. To read CityLand’s previous coverage on the Comptroller’s initial audit, click here. (more…)

    Tags : Audit Report, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, POPS
    Date: 12/05/2017
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    Comptroller Audit Finds that HPD Review of Affordable Housing Sponsors Was Effective

    Comptroller's Office  •  Comptroller Audit  •  Citywide

    NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer. Image credit: Office of the New York City Comptroller

    Comptroller audit finds that HPD’s controls to ensure that housing incentives were rewarded to qualified applicants were largely effective. On June 27, 2017, the Office of the city Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report of an audit of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The audit sought to evaluate whether HPD had adequate controls to ensure that its housing incentive projects were properly awarded to property owners and developers that qualified for the program, had the ability to create or preserve the required affordable units and had a satisfactory record of performance to assure the business’ integrity.   (more…)

    Tags : City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Housing New York
    Date: 06/28/2017
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    Comptroller Audit Reveals that DOF Misclassified Staten Island Properties

    Comptroller's Office  •  Comptroller Audit  •  Staten Island

    NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer. Image credit: Office of the New York City Comptroller

    Comptroller’s audit finds that the DOF misclassified for tax purposes at least twelve Class 1 properties on Staten Island. On February 24, 2017, the Office of the City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report of an audit of Department of Finance property classifications on Staten Island. The audit sought to evaluate whether payments to Samaritan and the payment rates were reasonable, appropriate, and adequately supported, and whether Samaritan was complying with its contract with DHS. Additionally, the audit sought to determine whether DHS adequately monitored Samaritan to ensure that all payments were made in compliance with the contract. (more…)

    Tags : City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Department of Finance, New York City Property Tax
    Date: 02/28/2017
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    Comptroller Audit Reveals Potential Problems With DHS Providers Oversight

    Comptroller's Office  •  Comptroller Audit  •  Citywide
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    NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer. Image credit: Office of the New York City Comptroller

    Comptroller’s audit finds that DHS’ fiscal operations could reduce the effectiveness of DHS’ oversight over providers. On January 24, 2017, the Office of the City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report of an audit of Samaritan Daytop Village Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that provides shelter and services to homeless individuals and families under a contract with the Department of Homeless Services. The audit sought to evaluate whether payments to Samaritan and the payment rates were reasonable, appropriate, and adequately supported, and whether Samaritan was complying with its contract with DHS. Additionally, the audit sought to determine whether DHS adequately monitored Samaritan to ensure that all payments were made in compliance with the contract. (more…)

    Tags : City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Department of Homeless Services
    Date: 01/30/2017
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