Governor Hochul Warns New Yorkers of Potential Flooding Impacts as Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms are Expected Statewide this Weekend

 

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Bring Potential for Flash Flooding; Parts of Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley are Currently under a Flood Watch

Governor Urges New Yorkers to Monitor Weather Conditions and Develop a Plan in Event of Flooding

 Governor Kathy Hochul today cautioned New Yorkers as severe weather is expected to impact the entire state today through this weekend. Thunderstorms and heavy rain are in the forecast for upstate regions, with current flood watches in effect through Friday evening for parts of the Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley. As thunderstorms are expected across the state this weekend - especially today and Sunday - bringing the potential for impacts in flood-prone areas, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to monitor their local forecast for the latest weather conditions and to sign up for emergency alerts.

"From unhealthy air quality to extreme heat, Mother Nature has certainly tested New Yorkers over the past several weeks and it looks like that trend will continue this weekend," Governor Hochul said. "Beginning today, much of the state should expect to see thunderstorms and periods of heavy rain through Sunday which may cause flash flooding, especially in portions of the North Country, Mohawk Valley and Capital Region. Our team is closely monitoring weather patterns and stands ready to assist any of our local partners, and I urge all New Yorkers to monitor their local forecasts, pay attention to alerts and plan accordingly."

State agencies and authorities are in constant communication with government partners throughout the state and are prepared to respond to any requests for assistance.

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray said, "Rain and thunderstorms are likely to impact the entire state this weekend. We are keeping a close eye on conditions across the state but especially in areas of the North Country that flooded last weekend. Our State Fire and Emergency Management field staff are in touch with their local counterparts and ready to respond in the event of dangerous flooding."

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for areas of Essex County and Clinton County in the North Country. Flood watches and advisories are currently in effect for Albany, Hamilton, Montgomery, Fulton, Warren, Washington, Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. For a complete listing of weather alerts and forecasts, visit the National Weather Service website at https://alerts.weather.gov.

New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts by subscribing to NY Alert at alert.ny.gov, a free service providing critical emergency information to your cell phone or computer.

State Agency Preparations

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Emergency Operations Center is monitoring weather and travel conditions, and coordinating any response needs with local governments. State Fire and State Emergency Management personnel are prepared to respond with personnel and resources, in the event of flash flooding.

Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation is monitoring weather conditions and prepared to respond with more than 3,470 supervisors and operators. All field staff are available to fully engage and respond. Staff can be configured into any type of response crews that are needed (flood response, chipper, load & haul, sewer jet, cut & toss, traffic signal, etc.). Crews are checking and clearing drainage structures to make sure they are free of debris and clogs.

Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:

• 1,430 large dump trucks
• 319 large loaders
• 79 tracked and wheeled excavators
• 83 chippers
• 19 graders
• 17 vacuum trucks with sewer jets
• 14 tree crew bucket trucks

Thruway Authority

The Thruway Authority has 654 operators and supervisors prepared to respond to any wind or flood related issues across the state with small to medium sized excavators, plow/dump trucks, large loaders, portable VMS boards, portable light towers, smaller generators, smaller pumps and equipment hauling trailers, as well as signage and other traffic control devices available for any detours or closures. Variable Message Signs and social media are utilized to alert motorists of weather conditions on the Thruway.

Statewide equipment numbers are as follows:

• 362 Large and Small Dump Trucks
• 59 Loaders
• 33 Trailers
• 6 Vac Trucks
• 12 Excavators
• 8 Brush Chippers
• 100 Chainsaws
• 23 Aerial Trucks
• 22 Skid Steers
• 83 Portable Generators
• 67 Portable Light Units

The Thruway Authority encourages motorists to download its mobile app which is available to download for free on iPhone and Android devices. The app provides motorists direct access to live traffic cameras, real-time traffic information and navigation assistance while on the go. Motorists can also sign up for TRANSalert e-mails which provide the latest traffic conditions along the Thruway, follow @ThruwayTraffic on Twitter, and visit thruway.ny.gov to see an interactive map showing traffic conditions for the Thruway and other New York State roadways.

Department of Environmental Conservation

DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers, Forest Rangers, Emergency Management staff, and regional staff are on alert and monitoring weather conditions. DEC personnel are actively patrolling areas and infrastructure likely to be impacted by severe weather—including heavy rainfall and local flooding—and will work closely with state and local agencies to coordinate flood mitigation equipment including pumps and sandbags in the event mitigation is needed to protect homes, businesses, or infrastructure. All available assets, including swift water rescue teams, are positioned to assist with any emergency response.

Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

New York State Park Police and park personnel are on alert and closely monitoring weather conditions and impacts. Response equipment is being fueled, tested and prepared for storm response use. State Parks has twelve sawyer crews available for deployment as needed. Park visitors should visit https://parks.ny.gov, check the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call their local park office for the latest updates regarding park hours, openings and closings.

Department of Public Service

New York's utilities have approximately 5,500 workers available to engage in damage assessment, response, repair, and restoration efforts across New York State for this event. Agency staff will track utilities' work throughout the event and ensure utilities shift appropriate staffing to regions that experience the greatest impact.

New York State Police

State Police are prepared to deploy additional Troopers, as needed, to affected areas. All State Police specialized vehicles, including four-wheel drive vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles, are ready for immediate response. All Troop emergency power and communications equipment has been tested.

Severe Weather Safety Tips

Disaster Supplies

Have disaster supplies on hand, including:

• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• First aid kit and manual
• Emergency food and water
• Non-electric can opener
• Essential medicines
• Checkbook, cash, credit cards, ATM cards

Flash Flooding

• Never attempt to drive on a flooded road. Turn around and go another way.
• If water begins to rise rapidly around you in your car, abandon the vehicle immediately.
• Do not underestimate the power of fast-moving water. Two feet of fast-moving flood water will float your car, and water moving at two miles per hour can sweep cars off a road or bridge.

Lightning

• Follow the 30-30 rule: If the time between when you see a flash of lightning and hear thunder is 30 seconds or less, the lightning is close enough to hit you. Seek shelter immediately. After the last flash of lightning, wait 30 minutes before leaving your shelter.
• Lightning hits the tallest object. If you are above a tree line, quickly get below it and crouch down if you are in an exposed area.
• If you can't get to a shelter, stay away from trees. If there is no shelter, crouch in the open, keeping twice as far away from a tree as it is tall.

Tornado

• If outdoors and a Tornado Warning is issued, seek shelter immediately. If there is no shelter nearby, lie flat in a ditch or low spot with your hands shielding your head.
• If at home or in a small building, go to the basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of the building. Stay away from windows. Closets, bathrooms, and other interior rooms offer the best protection. Get under something sturdy or cover yourself with a mattress.
• If in a school, hospital, or shopping center, go to a pre-designated shelter area. Stay away from large open areas and windows. Do not go outside to your car.
• If in a high-rise building, go to an interior small room or hallway on the lowest floor possible. Do not use elevators - use stairs instead.

For more information on personal preparedness and how to stay safe during severe weather, visit: https://www.dhses.gov/safety.

Bronx Chamber of Commerce - Bronx Business News You Can Use

 

Upcoming Events, Legislative News, Grant Opportunities, & More

(Friday) Extra, Extra Click here for this week's video: Summer Friday Schedule - The Bronx Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed for professional development on Fridays beginning 7/7/2023 through Labor Day. NYC Budget Trash Containerization goes into effect July 30, 2023, one-month cure period Upcoming Events City of Yes Informational Session, 7/11/2023 - virtual, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Chairman's Legislative Breakfast, 7/13/2023 - The New York Botanical Garden, 8:30am Summer BBQ Reception, 8/3/2023 - Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Course, 6:00pm

NYC BUDGET PASSED SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE NETWORK FUNDED

Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced that they have reached an agreement on a $107 billion budget for the City’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which will begin, July 1, 2023. . See below for highlights from the budget announcement from the Mayor’s press release. Click here to access the full text of the Mayor’s press release and click here to access the Council’s press release. The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that funding for the Small Business Resource Network was restored during budget negotiations and that business development funding for small business improvement districts (BIDS), and BID Exploration and Formation was also restored in the FY24 budget. We extend our gratitude to our colleagues in government, the Five Chamber Alliance, and our Bronx Chamber legislative team.

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY UPDATES

Trash Containerization Rules Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the launch of the next two phases in getting bags of trash off of city sidewalks. First, the Adams administration is publishing a final rule mandating that all food-related businesses put their trash in secure containers. Second, the administration is starting the rulemaking process on a new proposal to expand the containerization requirements to all chain businesses with five or more locations in New York City. When both rules are implemented, they will cover 25 percent of businesses across the five boroughs and require approximately 4 million pounds of waste produced each day to be placed in secure containers. In May, DSNY proposed a rule requiring all food-related businesses – including restaurants, caterers, grocery stores, delis, and bodegas, among others – to put trash and compostable material into secure containers rather than directly on the street. There are approximately 40,000 food-related businesses in the five boroughs – 20 percent of all businesses in the city – and these business types were selected first because they produce an outsized amount of waste, especially waste that attracts rats. Later this week, that rule will be published in the City Record, and it will go into effect on July 30, 2023.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Summer BBQ Networking Reception August 3 at 6:00pm Pelham Bay & Split Rock, 870 Shore Road Bronx, NY Join Bronx Chamber members, elected officials, and friends for a Summer evening of networking, great food & drinks, and conversation. The evening includes live music, barbeque, dancing, and networking. Individuals wishing to golf before hand must contact Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course directly. Reserve Your Spot

Chairman's Legislative Breakfast - this event is now closed. July 13 at 8:30am The New York Botanical Garden, 2950 Southern Boulevard Bronx, NY Open to Chairman, Corporate, and President's Circle Members This signature gathering is hosted by The Bronx Chamber of Commerce in partnership with The New York Botanical Garden and will host legislators and agency leadership to discuss the future of the borough’s economic development and New York City and New York State policies. This is a meaningful, timely, and purposeful gathering that will shape the future of business while also providing members an intimate and closed setting to speak with legislators. I hope that you will attend and share your thoughts on our future.

For the complete Bronx Chamber Events Calendar, featuring educational workshops, networking events and other opportunities hosted by the Chamber, its members, & partners, please visit and bookmark our website events calendar link in your browser - new events are added weekly!

AOC v. the Establishment

 

When Alexandria won in 2018, her message inspired a lot of people. She was fearless in critiquing politics-as-usual. She proposed big, new ideas — like the Green New Deal — to tackle our most difficult challenges.

While Alexandria’s message resonated across the country, some Democratic Party leaders responded very differently. They called her ideas extreme and more than a few of them attacked her personally.

We need to make it clear: there’s nothing wrong with new ideas and holding your own Party accountable. Will you show you stand with Alexandria and support pushing the Democratic Party forward?

We need to show widespread support for Alexandria so she can continue doing what she was elected to do: demand better.

Alexandria campaigned on expanding Medicare in order to make prescriptions more affordable. Now, Medicare has the power to negotiate prescription drugs — and insulin is capped at $35/ month. Alexandria’s Green New Deal was called pie-in-the-sky, but last year, Congress passed its largest ever investment to fight climate change — $369 billion. Now, Alexandria is fighting to ban trading stock for Members of Congress, after it was revealed that 277 lawmakers did not disclose individual stock investments in 2020 — and 75 of them directly profited from stocks in the companies that developed COVID-19 vaccines.¹

Our sincerest thanks,

Team AOC

1 - Insider: As the pandemic raged, at least 75 lawmakers bought and sold stock in companies that make COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and tests

Texas Man Sentenced to 90 Consecutive Life Sentences for 2019 Mass Shooting at Walmart in El Paso, Texas, Killing 23 People and Injuring 22 Others

 

A Texas man was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences in prison for carrying out a mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 3, 2019, killing 23 people and injuring 22 more.

On Feb. 8, Patrick Wood Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty to a 90-count indictment with 45 counts of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and 45 counts of using a firearm during and in relation to crimes of violence. The defendant was sentenced to one life sentence for each count in the indictment, including for hate crime acts that resulted in the deaths of Andre Anchondo, Jordan Anchondo, Arturo Benavides, Jorge Calvillo Garcia, Guillermo Garcia, Leonardo Campos, Angelina Englisbee, Maria Flores, Raul Flores, Adolfo Cerros Hernandez, Alexander Hoffmann, David Johnson, Luis Alfonso Juarez, Maria Legarreta Rothe, Maribel Loya Hernandez, Ivan Filiberto Manzano, Gloria Irma Marquez, Elsa Mendoza Marquez, Margie Reckard, Sara Regalado Monreal, Javier Amir Rodriguez, Teresa Sanchez, and Juan Velasquez.

Crusius was also sentenced for 22 counts of hate crime acts that caused bodily injury and involved attempts to kill 22 people injured in the shooting. In addition to the hate crimes, Crusius was sentenced for 45 firearms violations, including 23 counts of using a firearm in a federal crime of violence resulting in death, and 22 counts of using a firearm in a federal crime of violence.

“No one in this country should have to live in fear of hate-fueled violence – that they will be targeted because of what they look like or where they are from,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The 90 consecutive life sentences announced today guarantee that Patrick Crusius will spend the rest of his life in prison for his deadly, racist rampage in El Paso. We are grateful to the victims and their family members who have spent the last three days bravely sharing the devastation and pain they endured because of Crusius’s horrendous crimes. The Justice Department’s commitment to combating hate crimes is unwavering.”

“We are hopeful today's sentence brings a sense of justice, but the memories of the victims and our support for their families and the survivors doesn't end here,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “FBI employees are members of the communities we serve, and in El Paso, we will continue to help our neighbors and friends heal for as long as it takes. When anyone in our communities is threatened with violence or hate, the FBI will work with them side by side to fight for justice and we will hold the perpetrators accountable.”

“We hope this sentence will bring some small measure of justice to those impacted by this massacre of innocent people targeted for no other reason than their Hispanic identity and national origin,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. “This hate crime, that extinguished the lives of 23 innocent people, stands as one of the most horrific acts of white nationalist-driven violence in modern times. We lift up the legacies of those who lost their lives and those who survived this tragedy and will ensure that they are never forgotten. Make no mistake, white nationalist hate crimes have no place in our country today and we must bring every tool at our disposal to confront this threat.”

“This defendant systematically targeted and killed 23 innocent people, injured 22 more, and forever changed the lives of so many others who witnessed this horrific event, leaving a haunting scar on the El Paso/Ciudad Juarez community and beyond,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas. “While today’s sentence cannot possibly replace the lives lost or undo the harm done to the survivors and those otherwise impacted by this horrific event, it is our hope this sentence of 90 consecutive life terms brings some finality and peace to those effected. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas will continue to aggressively prosecute those who commit violence because of bias or hate, seeking justice in the names of the victims and their loved ones.”

According to court documents, Crusius previously admitted that he killed and wounded people at the Walmart because of the actual and perceived national origin of the people he expected to be at the Walmart. He further admitted that he intended to kill everyone he shot.

Crusius also admitted he wrote a manifesto, titled “An Inconvenient Truth,” and uploaded it to the internet minutes before he commenced his attack. In it, he characterized himself as a white nationalist, motivated to kill Hispanics because they were immigrating to the United States. Crusius admitted to selecting El Paso, a border city, as his target to dissuade Mexican and other Hispanic immigrants from coming to the United States.

The FBI investigated the case, in partnership with the El Paso Police Department; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); the Texas Department of Public Safety; the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office; the El Paso County Office of the Medical Examiner; the Allen Police Department; and the Dallas Police Department.

New York City Comptroller Lander Announces Audits of City Agencies

 

New York City Comptroller Lander announced the release of several audits conducted by the Office of the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Audit.

The Comptroller’s office is responsible for conducting audits and analyses of City agencies to determine whether funds are expended or utilized efficiently and economically, and whether the desired goals, results, benefits, or agency programs are achieved. The recommendations included in these audits are designed to further the Comptroller’s mission to promote efficiency, integrity, and performance in City government for all New Yorkers. The Comptroller’s office monitors implementation of audit recommendations and conducts follow up audits to assess improvement. The Comptroller’s Audit Recommendations Tracker is available here.

Today, the Comptroller announced the completion of the following audits and follow up audits:

FINANCIAL AUDITS 

New York City Emergency Management: Audit on Oversight of Its Agreement with SLSCO LP for Property Management Services at COVID-19 Vaccination Sites (Issued November 1, 2022) 

The Comptroller’s office found that New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) did not always ensure SLSCO LP’s compliance with performance standards set forth in its emergency agreement to manage property at New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination sites. Specifically, the audit found that NYCEM did not always properly document its monitoring of SLSCO and its subcontractors’ performance. The audit also found instances of double billing, calculation errors, and use of incorrect rates in SLSCO’s invoices, resulting in $136,468 in overpayments, and an additional $23,861 paid to SLSCO without supporting documentation.

Educational Construction Fund: Audit Report on Oversight of Its Lease Agreements with the East 57th Street Project (Issued October 13, 2022)

The Comptroller’s office found that ECF generally had adequate oversight over the lessees’ compliance with the Ground Leases, the Residential Condominium Section Ancillary Agreement (RCS Agreement), and the Recurring Revenue Ancillary Agreement (collectively, Lease Agreements) and that the project’s lessees generally paid ECF in accordance with the lease terms. However, the financial interests of the City of New York (the City) were not fully safeguarded because ECF waived $30,346 in late fees that were legitimately due and owing.

Analysis of the Financial and Operating Practices of Union-Administered Benefit Funds’ Fiscal Year 2020 (Issued October 6, 2022) 

Of the 106 funds, our office identified 15 benefit funds with more than one potential area of concern, none at-risk of financial insolvency. The Comptroller’s office will conduct follow-up meetings with the funds with potential risk factors to discuss the identified conditions and consider potential follow-up audits.  The Office of Labor Relations should also review and follow up on the potential financial issues identified in this report. These financial risks fall into four categories:

• Funds operating at a deficit, due to expenses that exceeded revenues, which reduced their available reserves;
• Administrative expenses that exceeded 30% of the average for that category of fund;
• Benefit expenses that were 20% lower than the average for that category of fund; and

• Operating surpluses that resulted in higher-than-average reserves.

In addition to the financial issues identified above, the review also identified the following concerns:

• 18 funds received “qualified” opinions from their independent auditors.
• 51 funds did not submit their Directive #12 reports within the prescribed time frame.
• 57 funds did not use a certified public accountant (CPA) firm listed on the Comptroller’s prequalified list as recommended by Directive #12 to audit their financial statements.

• 1 fund continues to delay benefit eligibility for new members in violation of its agreement with the City of New York.

MANAGEMENT AUDITS  

New York City Department of Education: Follow-up Audit Report on the Safety Measures Implemented in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Issued November 1, 2022) 

This follow-up audit assessed the New York City Department of Education’s implementation of recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. The Comptroller’s office conducted the audit to determine whether the Department of Education (DOE) established benchmarks for meeting standards of in-person instruction and assessed whether DOE monitored compliance with those standards. The audit found that although DOE established such benchmarks, it produced insufficient evidence to reasonably ensure that the agency carried out its COVID-19 procedures on a consistent basis in hundreds of individual schools throughout the city. The audit was particularly concerned with benchmarks related to cleaning, disinfection, and air quality.

Drawing from health protocols established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and DOE jointly created guidance for DOE’s schools to follow in preparing to offer in-person instruction. This follow-up audit found that of the seven recommendations made in the initial audit, five are no longer applicable given the CDC’s relaxed restrictions relating to COVID-19. Of the remaining two recommendations, one was implemented, and one was in the process of being implemented.

New York City Department of Youth and Community Development: Follow-up Audit Report on Oversight and Monitoring of Its Crisis Shelters (Issued October 26, 2022) 

The initial audit, released in 2019, found that the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) did not have adequate controls over the agency’s monitoring of the contracted crisis shelters in several key areas. Most notably, the audit found  inadequate supervisory reviews of the program managers’ site visit reports on the crisis shelters, a lack of evidence that DYCD appropriately informed crisis shelters of the results of the site visits, and, in some instances, crisis shelters’ personnel files showed that the required Statewide Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment clearances and criminal background checks were not completed until after employees’ start dates.

This follow-up audit found that DYCD has improved its oversight of crisis shelters to help ensure compliance with key provisions of their contracts and with applicable rules and regulations. Of the seven recommendations made in the initial audit, this follow-up audit found that five have been implemented and two have been partially implemented.

Department of Buildings: Follow-up Audit Report on Controls Over Field Inspectors (Issued October 13, 2022) 

This follow-up to a 2018 audit found that DOB has improved its controls over inspectors to be reasonably assured that inspections are being performed in an appropriate manner and that the results are properly reported and recorded. Of the 13 recommendations made in the initial audit, this follow-up audit found that five have been implemented, one has been partially implemented, two are in the process of being implemented, and five are no longer applicable.

New York City Housing Authority: Audit Report on Controls over the Installation of Roof Top Fans at NYCHA Buildings (Issued September 30, 2022) 

The Comptroller’s office found that NYCHA generally maintained adequate controls over the vendors’ installation of the roof top fans. NYCHA monitored the installations and took steps to combat the delays, including the use of emergency contracts to attract qualified vendors; mobilized its asbestos team to identify the fans throughout the developments where asbestos remediation efforts were needed and took corrective action; and negotiated with manufacturers to improve lead times and establish direct communication to minimize delays and to reduce the time between manufacturing and shipment.

In addition, the auditors found that NYCHA should update its written procedures for certifying that work is completed in a satisfactory manner prior to issuing payments. A review of 20 sampled invoices showed that an inspector signed all associated SOS forms, however, only one was dated. Without requiring a sign-off date, NYCHA has limited assurance that payments are made after staff confirms that the work reflected on the invoices has been satisfactorily completed.

AUDIT LETTER & SPECIAL REPORTS  

Conflict of Interest Board: Follow-up Audit Report on Oversight over Collection and Reporting of Enforcement Fines (Issued October 27, 2022) 

The audit found that two recommendations from the initial audit in 2017 have been implemented, one has not been implemented, and one is no longer applicable. The auditors were unable to verify the implementation status of the remaining two recommendations because of insufficient evidence.

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection: Follow-up Audit Report on Enforcement of the New York City Earned Sick Time Act (Issued October 13, 2022) 

The purpose of this audit was to assess the implementation status of recommendations issued to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) in the Audit Report on the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s Enforcement of the New York City Earned Sick Time Act, issued on June 28, 2019. The Comptroller’s office determined that DCWP improved its monitoring of restitution and fine payments and intake, investigative, and litigation processes related to its enforcement of the City’s Paid Sick Leave Law. Of the 21 recommendations made in the initial audit in 2019, this follow-up audit found that 19 have been implemented and two are no longer applicable. This follow-up audit makes no new recommendations to DCWP.