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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.
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.
Investigation of Waste at Mercer County Finance Department
Mercer County paid nearly $4.5 million in fines and interest for delinquent taxes, investigation finds
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
