Audit Report on Expenditures for Other Than Personal Services By The Office Of The Criminal Justice Coordinator

Audit Report In Brief

The audit determined whether Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) payments for the Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator were valid and accurate.

The Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator (CJC), established pursuant to Chapter 1, §13, of the City Charter, is the Mayor’s advisor on criminal justice policy and legislation and is responsible for coordinating the activities of the City criminal justice agencies, including the Police Department, the Fire Department, the Department of Correction, the Department of Probation, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. CJC also serves as the City’s primary liaison with the court system, the five District Attorneys, and the State criminal justice system.

As a City office, CJC must comply with both the City’s Policy Procurement Board rules and Comptroller’s Directives when initiating purchases.

During Fiscal Year 2005, OTPS expenditures for CJC were $8.4 million, as recorded in The City of New York Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Comptroller.

Audit Findings and Conclusions

CJC OTPS payments were processed appropriately, and the payments were valid and accurate.

Audit Recommendations

Since CJC payments complied with City purchasing guidelines and regulations, we make no recommendations in this report.