New York City Department for the Aging

Provision of Nutritional Services (Follow-Up Review)

The New York City Department for the Aging administers and coordinates a variety of nutritional and other services for City residents aged 60 or older. These services are generally provided by not-for-profit organizations under contract with the Department. In our initial audit report 2001-N-7, we examined whether the Department allocated its funds for nutritional services among local communities in accordance with federal and State requirements intended to ensure that preferences are given to recipients most in need of the services. We found that the Department’s funds were not allocated in accordance with these requirements. We also visited a sample of senior centers, at which we identified a number of violations in New York City’s Health, Building and Fire codes. In our follow-up review, we found that action had been taken to address health and safety violations at senior centers.

For a complete copy of Report 2004-F-11 click here.
For a copy of the 90-day response click here.