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Letter Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Monitoring of Their Employees Who Drive City-Owned or Personally-Owned Vehicles on City Business

Letter Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Monitoring of Their Employees Who Drive City-Owned or Personally-Owned Vehicles on City Business SZ15-066AL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY New York City requires that only those employees who exercise reasonable care in operating City-owned... Read More

Mar 2, 2015

Letter Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Controls Over Its Count of Unsheltered Homeless Youths

Letter Report On The Department Of Homeless Services’ Controls Over Its Count Of Unsheltered Homeless Youths EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction This audit’s objective was to determine whether the Department of Homeless Services (“DHS”) had adequate controls to ensure that its count... Read More

Jan 5, 2015

Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Oversight of Contractors Hired to Assist Individuals and Families Displaced by Hurricane Sandy

Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Oversight of Contractors Hired to Assist Individuals and Families Displaced by Hurricane Sandy July 16, 2014 AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This audit was conducted to determine whether the Department of Homeless Services... Read More

Jul 16, 2014

Follow-up Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Controls Over Billing and Payments Made to Aguila, Inc.

Follow-up Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Controls Over Billing and Payments Made to Aguila, Inc. October 30, 2013 AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The mission of the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is to prevent homelessness when possible... Read More

Oct 30, 2013

Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Monitoring of the Homebase Program

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for preventing homelessness and providing emergency shelter and social services to homeless families. The agency’s Homebase program is designed to help families overcome immediate housing problems that can... Read More

Jun 27, 2013

Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services’ Controls Over Billing and Payments Made to Aguila, Inc.

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for providing temporary emergency shelter and social services to eligible homeless families. These services are primarily delivered by approximately 150 for-profit and non-profit providers. Aguila... Read More

Nov 4, 2011

Audit Report on the Management and Control of Overtime Costs at the Department of Homeless Services

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) partners with public agencies and private sector organizations to provide temporary, emergency shelter to homeless families and individuals. Non-managerial DHS employees covered under collective bargaining agreements between... Read More

Oct 6, 2011

A Compilation of Audits on Overtime Payments Made To Non-Pedagogical Civilian Employees

Audit Report In Brief The City Comptroller’s Office has conducted a series of three audits on the administration and controls of overtime by City agencies. These audits focused on whether the agency in question appropriately approved overtime and paid such... Read More

Oct 6, 2011

Audit Report On The Monitoring Of The Work Advantage Program By The Department Of Homeless Services

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for providing emergency shelter and social services to homeless families and individuals in New York City. The services are designed to help homeless families and individuals gain self-sufficiency... Read More

Jul 15, 2010

The Department of Homeless Services With City Procurement Rules and Controls Over Payments to Non-Contracted Providers

Audit Report In Brief View Press Release The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is responsible for providing temporary emergency shelter and social services to eligible homeless families and individuals in a safe and supportive environment. Services for homeless families are... Read More

Mar 25, 2010

Audit Report on Department of Homeless Services Controls Over the Determination of Eligibility of Temporary Housing Benefits for Homeless Families

Audit Report In Brief The audit determined whether the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) maintains adequate controls over the determination of eligibility for temporary housing benefits for homeless families.  DHS, in partnership with public and private agencies, is tasked to... Read More

Oct 15, 2009

Audit Report on the Contract of Basic Housing, Inc., with the Department of Homeless Services to Provide Shelter and Support Services

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF The audit determined whether Basic Housing, Inc. (Basic Housing), complied with the key financial and programmatic provisions of its contract with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide services to homeless clients. DHS is responsible... Read More

Jul 17, 2009

Follow-up Audit Report on Department of Homeless Services Controls Over Computer Equipment

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This follow-up audit determined whether the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) implemented the three recommendations made in the previous audit entitled Audit Report on Controls of the Department of Homeless Services over Its Computer Equipment (Audit... Read More

Jan 31, 2008

Audit Report on the Department of Homeless Services Administration of Its Billing System and Miscellaneous Expense Accounts

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This audit determined whether the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) adequately administered its Billing System account and Miscellaneous Expense Account (MEA). DHS is responsible for providing emergency shelter and social services to homeless families in New... Read More

Jun 29, 2007

Audit Report On The Contract Of Homes For Homeless, Inc., With The Department Of Homeless Services To Operate The Saratoga Family Inn

AUDIT REPORT IN BRIEF This audit determined whether Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is in compliance with key financial and programmatic provisions of its contract with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide temporary housing and related services... Read More

Jun 22, 2006

Audit of the contract between the salvation army and the department of homeless services for the operation of the carlton house

Audit Report In Brief This audit determined whether the Salvation Army complied with the contract with the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to operate and manage the Carlton House. Specifically, we examined whether the Salvation Army: maintained the Carlton House... Read More

Nov 21, 2005