WBOC-TV 16, Delmarvas News Leader, FOX 21 - Audit: Md. Backlogged in Payments to Crime Victims

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new state audit says Maryland lacks the money needed to make payments owed to victims of crime in the state.

The state audit shows a $2.6 million backlog in payments as of June 2011. The audit also found problems with the distribution of payments including required but missing documentation.

In a written response to the report's findings, an official with the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services said the department has made or will be making changes to address the problems.

In 2011 about 1,000 claims were approved, totaling $5.2 million.