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recent blog posts
New Audit Finds Finance Department Not Doing its Job by ComptrollerNYC
Oct 06, 2009 | 0 
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The Department of Finance is costing New York City millions of dollars. It’s as simple as that. An audit by my office has found that the Department has failed to accurately calculate tax benefits under the Section 421(a) housing program, which provides tax exemption benefits to o... | 4 |
Finally! by smiller
Sep 25, 2009 | 1 | 8 |
They put some new episodes of Sesame Street on PBS. They just did a 15-minute spoof on Indiana Jones and then played a song called "Surprises" that I swear was sung by The Skygreen Leopards. Now Jack Black is explaining the word "octagon", and from what I can hear he forgot to bring an octagon, ... | 8 |
NYC Transit is Off Track by ComptrollerNYC
Sep 23, 2009 | 0 | 4 |
In the past week, I have addressed some serious concerns regarding our transit system. I wrote Chairman Walder on Monday urging him to reverse his decision to eliminate station agents from 99 subway stations across the City, and today I released audit findings that show the MT... | 4 |
DEP SOAKS NEW YORKERS WITH CROTON DELAYS by ComptrollerNYC
Sep 03, 2009 | 0 | 11 |
The construction of the Croton Water Treatment Plant is yet another example of a City project that has been subject to delays and ballooning costs. My office recently conducted two audits of The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s management of... | 11 |
Rest In Peace Eunice Kennedy Shriver by ComptrollerNYC
Aug 12, 2009 | 0 | 12 |
I join with millions of Americans in mourning the loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a truly selfless individual who has left an indelible mark on this country. As the founder of the Special Olympics four decades ago, she forever changed the lives of countless individuals living with disabilities.... | 12 |
Why One Should Not Be Choosy Over Jobs These Days by SylCart
Aug 02, 2009 | 0 | 15 |
Fresh graduates always have this idealistic mode to get the job of their dreams . And so, they earnestly go out of their way to be overly-presentable at interviews, be hyper in job fairs, well you know the story. Although it is admirable, it is not really that advisable these days. Jobs... | 15 |
ACCESS-A-RIDE STRANDING NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE CURB by ComptrollerNYC
Jul 28, 2009 | 0 | 14 |
Nearly two decades ago, the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law to protect and enhance the rights of people with disabilities. In the years that have passed, we have made great strides. We see the symbols of this progress every day in the fo... | 14 |
The bad, the ugly, the Good. by ChrisBritoMets
Jul 26, 2009 | 0 | 25 |
So its been a while since my last post, but I'm back to fill you in with the good news, well sort off. Theres a reason to be a little happy with the Metropolitans coming off this disatrous road trip. First, the bad. The Mets lost their first series after the All- Star venue to the... | 25 |
Lets Try to Turn the Corner by Getting Brave by ChrisBritoMets
Jul 14, 2009 | 0 | 31 |
After the tragic Dodgers Series, the Mets finally saw their offensive need and did something about it. Losing the first game against the Reds, Mets had to push the red button. Mets traded Outfielder Ryan Church for another outfielder from the most unlikely source. Ex-Brave Jeff Francour... | 31 |
Phillies sweep the floor with the Mets by ChrisBritoMets
Jul 08, 2009 | 0 | 34 |
The Mets were headed into this series with a two game winning streak, hoping to accumilate some victories against the rival Phillies. Boy, did that go wrong. The most noteable defect the Mets percieve is their lack of offense. They only generated 3 runs during the ENTIRE SERIES. Their pitc... | 34 |