Thousands of victims of the superstorm are paying rent on temporary housing while struggling to make their mortgage payments

But state disputes federal audit that criticized aid rebuilding programs and poor oversight of company hired to administer them

HUD audit concludes Garden State should return money if it cannot justify certain expenditures

With Christie administration refusing to clarify source of its numbers, storm-victim advocates argue governor has seriously exaggerated damage to score political points

Health experts see broader support for making needed referrals ever since storm slammed the Shore

Some of the people most closely involved in the recovery offer their assessments and advice for the next big storm

Protesters camping out near State House say they’re still waiting for full amount of aid they need to complete repairs and rebuilding

Report by state cites need for continued screening and underscores lessons learned for handling future disasters

One potential fatal flaw: Homeowners at low risk could end up subsidizing neighbors in high-risk zones

Critics say New Jersey could have been more proactive, fighting harder for more money

Advocates for property owners caution that chance to get more federal money could have strings attached

Tests show about 6 percent of kids living in seven affected NJ counties with elevated levels

Critics say changes could make Garden State more vulnerable, but supporters praise reduced bureaucracy

DEP commissioner, coastal scientists say beaches are in great shape, but some challenges remain

Follow the money trail, which leads to a most unlikely culprit – the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Critics call for wide-ranging, structural reforms to ensure problems encountered after Sandy don’t happen again

U.S. Attorney tells Christie administration cabinet officials that federal investigation has closed

Variety of problems cause ongoing delays for homeowners trying to rebuild

Demolition of older storm-damaged buildings with lead paint unleashes airborne dust

For storm victims fighting their flood-insurance companies, tampered engineering reports may be just the tip of the iceberg