Established with the creation of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in 2008, our Audit Division audits the performance of public entities in New Jersey and publishes findings and recommendations. We audit local governments, including municipalities, school districts, and counties, state colleges and universities, state agencies, and independent state authorities.

Our audits evaluate whether entities receiving public tax dollars are operating efficiently and in the best interest of all taxpayers. We look for proper internal controls to make sure there are checks and balances in place to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars.

The Audit Division monitors its auditees by performing follow-up reviews after we’ve issued a report. Auditees are required to submit corrective action plans addressing the steps they have taken to implement our recommendations. Pursuant to our statutory authority, we will review those actions and issue a follow-up report. OSC’s audits have resulted in cost savings for the State of New Jersey and inspired legislative reforms.