Experience

Client: New York State Attorney General

Focus Area: Forensic Accounting | Real Estate Compliance | Labor & Housing Law

Overview:

We were engaged by the New York State Attorney General’s Office to investigate potential misconduct across multiple residential properties involving rent practices and prevailing wage compliance.

Our Approach:

• Conducted forensic accounting reviews for four properties to assess rent and wage practices.
• Analyzed rental records for compliance with rent control laws and tenant protections.
• Reviewed payroll and contractor documentation for adherence to prevailing wage requirements.

Key Findings:

• Identified overcharges on rent-controlled apartments in violation of housing regulations.
• Discovered underpayment of prevailing wages, revealing labor law violations.
• Detected systemic noncompliance driven by inadequate internal controls and oversight.

Outcome:

The investigation led to the client issuing financial restitution for inflated rental charges and addressing prevailing wage violations through corrective payments. The findings helped drive accountability and reinforce regulatory compliance across affected properties.