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Government Waste and Mismanagement Hotline: 1-855-OSC-TIPS (672-8477)

Flaws Found in Enforcement of Child Safety Requirements for Mental Health Providers

An OSC audit finds a mental health provider failed to conduct criminal background checks of employees. OSC recommends strengthening State oversight to address risks.

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The Department of Children and Families Changed its Practices to Limit Access to Child Welfare Services Without Notifying Stakeholders

Investigation reveals that the Department of Children and Families changed its practices without consulting or notifying law enforcement and multidisciplinary teams.

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Investigation of Waste at Mercer County Finance Department

Mercer County paid nearly $4.5 million in fines and interest for delinquent taxes, investigation finds

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A Performance Audit of Employee Benefits: City of Brigantine

OSC's audit found Brigantine could have saved as much as $191,000 in healthcare benefit costs.

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Eighth Periodic Review on Law Enforcement Professional Standards

OSC’s latest review examined the New Jersey State Police Training Bureau, a unit that plays a critical role in NJSP’s efforts to maintain non-discriminatory practices.

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Report on Unlawful Sick Leave Payouts in New Jersey Towns

Read OSC's report that found the vast majority of 60 surveyed towns allow hefty sick leave payouts that violate state law. 

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Examining One-Star Nursing Homes Funded by NJ Medicaid

15 nursing homes in New Jersey have been repeatedly rated one star — the lowest possible rating. Yet these facilities — which are overwhelmingly owned by for-profit companies — continue to receive an average of $100 million from Medicaid each year. OSC examined the one-star facilities where 2,000 New Jerseyans live and recommends ways to improve the care residents receive.

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Audit of Truetox Laboratories, LLC

OSC's audit finds that Truetox overcharged New Jersey's Medicaid program by more than $24 million. Truetox charged $3 per test when Medicaid was not paying, but charged Medicaid many times more – all for processing the same drug tests.

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COVID-19 Oversight

State and Local Government Resources

OSC provides technical assistance, resources, and training to state and local government units who received federal COVID-19 funds.

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Public Transparency

OSC closely tracks federal COVID-19 recovery funds, reviews COVID-19 contracts, and oversees the independent monitors appointed to protect federal funds from fraud, waste, and abuse.

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In the News

Flaws Found in Enforcement of Child Safety Requirements for Mental Health Providers

OSC audit finds a mental health provider failed to conduct criminal background checks of employees; OSC recommends strengthening State oversight to address risks.

N.J. Department of Children and Families Limits Access to Child Welfare Services for Certain Types of Cases, Investigation Finds

An OSC investigation reveals that DCF changed its practices without consulting or notifying law enforcement and multidisciplinary teams.

Mercer County Paid Nearly $4.5 Million in Fines and Interest for Delinquent Taxes, Investigation Finds

An Office of the State Comptroller investigation reveals Mercer County regularly failed to make timely and sufficient payroll tax payments.

Brigantine Could Have Saved as Much as $191,000 in Healthcare Benefit Costs in One Year, Audit Finds

OSC audited the employee benefits of the City of Brigantine.

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Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh Testifies Before Legislature on Nursing Home Bill

Acting State Comptroller Walsh recently testified before the NJ legislature about Bill S2769, which would require nursing homes to provide more financial disclosures. Read the testimony and learn more about the bill. 

3 Ways Local Governments Waste Money on Health Benefits

Many local governments spend too much on health benefits for employees. Kevin Walsh, Acting State Comptroller, explains how to stop three wasteful practices.

A Year of Impact: Highlights from 2022

Read this infographic for an overview of the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s accomplishments in 2022.

What Is a Performance Audit?

A performance audit is different from a financial audit. Learn how. 

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