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Audit Report on the Purchasing Practices of the Department of City Planning
The Department of City Planning (DCP), established under the 1936 New York City Charter, began functioning in 1938. The Director of City Planning heads DCP and serves as Chair of the City Planning Commission (Commission). The Director’s responsibilities include advising... Read More
Jun 19, 2020
Audit Report on the City’s Oversight over Privately Owned Public Spaces
Executive Summary Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) are outdoor or indoor spaces, open for public use that are built and are maintained by the developers and owners of private buildings. POPS are created by building developers in exchange for New... Read More
Apr 19, 2017
Audit Report on the Department of Citywide Administrative Services Management of City Office Space
Executive Summary The objective of this audit was to determine whether the New York City (City) Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) adequately accounts for and manages the inventory of City office space. DCAS is responsible for providing City agencies with... Read More
Mar 26, 2015
Letter Report on the New York City Department of City Planning’s Compliance with Local Law 36
SPECIAL REPORTS Letter Report on the New York City Department of City Planning’s Compliance with Local Law 36 September 24, 2014 LETTER REPORT IN BRIEF This brief summarizes our audit findings regarding the compliance by the New York City Department... Read More
Sep 24, 2014
Audit Report on the Financial and Operating Practices of the Department of City Planning
AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This audit determined whether the Department of City Planning (DCP) complied with certain purchasing procedures as set forth in the Comptroller’s Directives #3, “Procedures for the Administration of Imprest Funds;” #6, “Travel, Meals, Lodging and Miscellaneous... Read More
Jan 7, 2011
Audit Report On The Adherence Of New York City Department Of City Planning To Executive Order 120 Concerning Limited English Proficiency
AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF We performed an audit of the New York City Department of City Planning’s (DCP) compliance with Executive Order 120 (EO 120). DCP is a public-facing agency responsible for the City’s physical and socioeconomic planning, including land... Read More
Nov 26, 2010
A Study on the Compliance of New York City Agencies with Executive Order 120 and Recommendations for Enhancing Citywide Language Access
Audit Report In Brief With more than 3 million foreign-born residents from more than 200 countries, New York City is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world. New Yorkers come from every corner of the globe... Read More
Nov 26, 2010
Audit Report on the Financial And Operating Practices of The Department Of City Planning
AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This audit determined whether the Department of City Planning (City Planning) is complying with certain payroll, personnel, timekeeping, purchasing, and inventory procedures, as set forth in the New York City Comptroller’s Internal Control and Accountability Directives... Read More
Jun 19, 2006
Audit Report On The Department City Planning’s Administration Of The 72nd Street Subway Fiduciary Account
AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The audit determined whether the Department of City Planning (Department) accurately accounted for the revenues and expenses of the 72nd Street Subway fiduciary account and ensured that all funds wee used in accordance with the fiduciary... Read More
Jun 20, 2005
Audit Report on the Administration of the Department of City Planning Penn Center Subdistrict Fiduciary Account
AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The audit determined whether the Department of City Planning (Department) accurately accounted for the revenues and expenses of the Penn Center Subdistrict fiduciary account and ensured that all funds were used in accordance with the fiduciary... Read More
Jun 13, 2005
Audit Report on the Compliance of the New York City Department of City Planning With Comptroller’s Directives Relating to Payroll and Timekeeping
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Department of City Planning (City Planning) has been in operation since 1938. Its principal goals are to encourage housing and economic development, improve the City’s quality of life and preserve its neighborhoods, and streamline the land-use regulatory... Read More
May 31, 2002