Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York

Rule IX - Audits and Investigation

Section I - Audits

9.1.1. Audit Function.

The commissioner of citywide administrative services shall audit the performance by agencies of their personnel management functions, and may reverse or rescind any agency personnel action or decision taken pursuant to an assignment or delegation of authority under chapter 35 of the New York City charter, upon a finding of abuse, after notification to the agency and an opportunity to be heard.

9.1.2. General Audit Procedures.

Such audits shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this section and the regulations of the commissioner of citywide administrative services.

(a) The agency personnel and budget officer or the designated representative of such officer shall coordinate the agency preparation for department of citywide administrative services audits and assist the auditors during the period of the audit.

(b) The audit report and recommendations shall be transmitted to the agency head who, within two weeks of receipt thereof, shall make a response to the commissioner of citywide administrative services.

9.1.3. Reports.

The commissioner of citywide administrative services shall report to the mayor on the performance by agencies of their personnel management functions.

Section II - Investigation

9.2.1. Investigation Function.

The commissioner of citywide administrative services shall have the power to make investigations concerning all matters touching the enforcement and effect of the provisions of civil service law pursuant to and in the manner provided by law.