Incorrect control of the minimum security in Vienna costs millions

Incorrect control of the minimum security in Vienna costs millions

Wien, Österreich - Vienna is under pressure due to massive weaknesses in the administration of the minimum security. A test report from the city tariff courtyard documents serious mistakes that could cost the city millions of millions every year. In particular, deficiencies in the asset examination and inadequate controls in property rights were identified as problematic. People who receive minimum security for more than three years and have real estate should have a lien registered for the city. However, according to the report, this often does not happen, which potentially leads to a missed recovery of public funds, such as incorrect practice leads to losses

In 21 out of 37 cases there were serious negligence in relation to land register queries and reclaims. An example shows that a person who has moved into a minimum security since 2020 inherited a property in 2019 but did not have a lien registered. These systematic failures cost Vienna immense amounts and prevent proper control of financial resources. According to the examiners, it is also not acceptable that the use of the central IT system does not take place uniformly and that data is not consistently maintained.