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2024
New Jersey State Police Gave a ‘Free Pass’ to Motorists with Courtesy Cards or Ties to Police, Investigation Finds
12/18/2024Read More About New Jersey State Police Gave a ‘Free Pass’ to Motorists with Courtesy Cards or Ties to Police, Investigation Finds
Investigation Uncovers Multimillion Dollars of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at New Jersey’s Worst Nursing Home
12/12/2024Read More About Investigation Uncovers Multimillion Dollars of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at New Jersey’s Worst Nursing Home
Reports Find Progress in Berlin Township, Weak Oversight in Pennsauken School District
12/10/2024Read More About Reports Find Progress in Berlin Township, Weak Oversight in Pennsauken School District
Atlantic Diagnostics Laboratories Should Repay $7.3 Million to New Jersey Medicaid, Office of the State Comptroller Finds
10/3/2024Read More About Atlantic Diagnostics Laboratories Should Repay $7.3 Million to New Jersey Medicaid, Office of the State Comptroller Finds
Many NJ School Districts and Municipalities Fail to Comply with Transparency Requirement
09/25/2024Read More About Many NJ School Districts and Municipalities Fail to Comply with Transparency Requirement
Parsippany-Troy Hills’ $1.3 Million Renovation of Golf Club Violated Procurement Laws
09/17/2024Read More About Parsippany-Troy Hills’ $1.3 Million Renovation of Golf Club Violated Procurement Laws
Hopatcong Borough School District Secures Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Aid for Special Education Following Audit
09/10/2024Read More About Hopatcong Borough School District Secures Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Aid for Special Education Following Audit
Audit Finds Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Amassed $69 Million Surplus, Without a Plan for How to Use It
07/24/2024Read More About Audit Finds Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Amassed $69 Million Surplus, Without a Plan for How to Use It
Union County Fails to Take Action to Comply with Compensation Law
07/11/2024Read More About Union County Fails to Take Action to Comply with Compensation Law
Audits Find Wasteful Practices in Hunterdon Central Regional High School District and the Borough of Keansburg
06/26/2024Read More About Audits Find Wasteful Practices in Hunterdon Central Regional High School District and the Borough of Keansburg
Two South Jersey Nursing Homes Placed Under Receivership
06/20/2024Read More About Two South Jersey Nursing Homes Placed Under Receivership
NJ Department of Corrections Failed to Adequately Investigate Allegations of Abuse
06/6/2024Read More About NJ Department of Corrections Failed to Adequately Investigate Allegations of Abuse
For Years, New Jersey State Police Knew About Data Showing Adverse Treatment of Minority Motorists – Yet Failed to Act
05/21/2024Read More About For Years, New Jersey State Police Knew About Data Showing Adverse Treatment of Minority Motorists – Yet Failed to Act
Investigation Uncovers Waste, Abuse in Essex County’s $40 Million COVID-19 Vaccination Program
04/16/2024Read More About Investigation Uncovers Waste, Abuse in Essex County’s $40 Million COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Hudson County Directed to Halt $13.5 Million Contract Award
03/21/2024Read More About Hudson County Directed to Halt $13.5 Million Contract Award
Irvington Finances in Disarray, Serious Deficiencies Found
03/7/2024Read More About Irvington Finances in Disarray, Serious Deficiencies Found
Office of the State Comptroller to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid Program
01/25/2024Read More About Office of the State Comptroller to Suspend Two South Jersey Nursing Homes from Medicaid Program
Audit Finds Roselle Improperly Offered Health Insurance, Waiver Payments to Council – Again
01/24/2024Read More About Audit Finds Roselle Improperly Offered Health Insurance, Waiver Payments to Council – Again
Owner and Administrator of Princeton Care Center Will Be Suspended From New Jersey Medicaid in Late March
01/16/2024Read More About Owner and Administrator of Princeton Care Center Will Be Suspended From New Jersey Medicaid in Late March
New Jersey Clinical Lab and Owner Agree to Pay $2.9 Million to New Jersey Medicaid
01/11/2024Read More About New Jersey Clinical Lab and Owner Agree to Pay $2.9 Million to New Jersey Medicaid
Owners of a Sussex County Nursing Home to Be Suspended from New Jersey Medicaid
01/4/2024Read More About Owners of a Sussex County Nursing Home to Be Suspended from New Jersey Medicaid
2023
Audit Finds Roselle Improperly Offered Health Insurance, Waiver Payments to Council – Again
01/24/2024Read More About Audit Finds Roselle Improperly Offered Health Insurance, Waiver Payments to Council – Again
Owner and Administrator of Princeton Care Center Will Be Suspended From New Jersey Medicaid in Late March
01/16/2024Read More About Owner and Administrator of Princeton Care Center Will Be Suspended From New Jersey Medicaid in Late March
New Jersey Clinical Lab and Owner Agree to Pay $2.9 Million to New Jersey Medicaid
01/11/2024Read More About New Jersey Clinical Lab and Owner Agree to Pay $2.9 Million to New Jersey Medicaid
Owners of a Sussex County Nursing Home to Be Suspended from New Jersey Medicaid
01/4/2024Read More About Owners of a Sussex County Nursing Home to Be Suspended from New Jersey Medicaid
Three Union County Officials Paid $417,772 in Extra Compensation, Without Following Public Process
12/12/2023Read More About Three Union County Officials Paid $417,772 in Extra Compensation, Without Following Public Process
Private Police Training Promoted Unconstitutional Tactics, Demeaned Women and Minorities, and Glorified Violence, Investigation Finds
12/6/2023Read More About Private Police Training Promoted Unconstitutional Tactics, Demeaned Women and Minorities, and Glorified Violence, Investigation Finds
Adult Medical Day Care Providers Were Improperly Paid Nearly $1 Million in Medicaid Funds, Review Finds
10/31/2023Read More About Adult Medical Day Care Providers Were Improperly Paid Nearly $1 Million in Medicaid Funds, Review Finds
9 Towns Cited for Failing to Correct Deficiencies in Plans to Prevent Improper Sick Leave Payouts
09/28/2023Read More About 9 Towns Cited for Failing to Correct Deficiencies in Plans to Prevent Improper Sick Leave Payouts
New Jersey Mental Health Services Provider Improperly Received $1.7 Million in Medicaid Funds, Audit Finds
08/24/2023Read More About New Jersey Mental Health Services Provider Improperly Received $1.7 Million in Medicaid Funds, Audit Finds
Healthcare Providers Agreed to Repay About $8 Million in Improper Medicaid Payments
07/19/2023Read More About Healthcare Providers Agreed to Repay About $8 Million in Improper Medicaid Payments
State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program
07/11/2023Read More About State of New Jersey Failed to Address Deficiencies in $96 Million Workers’ Compensation Program
About $7 Million in COVID-19 Funds Paid to N.J. Marine Fisheries May Be Improper, the Office of the State Comptroller Found
06/20/2023Read More About About $7 Million in COVID-19 Funds Paid to N.J. Marine Fisheries May Be Improper, the Office of the State Comptroller Found
Audit Reveals Rockaway Township Could Have Saved $4.5 Million, Mostly By Eliminating Duplicate Prescription Benefits
05/24/2023Read More About Audit Reveals Rockaway Township Could Have Saved $4.5 Million, Mostly By Eliminating Duplicate Prescription Benefits
Investigation Finds Improper Budgeting Led to New Jersey City University’s Financial Crisis
05/18/2023Read More About Investigation Finds Improper Budgeting Led to New Jersey City University’s Financial Crisis
Most Municipal Police Department Websites Failed to Comply with Internal Affairs Mandates, Review Finds
05/3/2023Read More About Most Municipal Police Department Websites Failed to Comply with Internal Affairs Mandates, Review Finds
Follow-up Report Finds Buena Regional School District Improved Administration of Health Benefits, Lunch Program
04/19/2023Read More About Follow-up Report Finds Buena Regional School District Improved Administration of Health Benefits, Lunch Program
New Jersey Continues to Spend Millions of Medicaid Dollars on Chronically Low-Rated Nursing Homes
03/31/2023Read More About New Jersey Continues to Spend Millions of Medicaid Dollars on Chronically Low-Rated Nursing Homes
Flaws Found in Enforcement of Child Safety Requirements for Mental Health Providers
02/23/2023Read More About Flaws Found in Enforcement of Child Safety Requirements for Mental Health Providers
N.J. Department of Children and Families Limits Access to Child Welfare Services for Certain Types of Cases, Investigation Finds
02/8/2023Read More About N.J. Department of Children and Families Limits Access to Child Welfare Services for Certain Types of Cases, Investigation Finds
Mercer County Paid Nearly $4.5 Million in Fines and Interest for Delinquent Taxes, Investigation Finds
01/24/2023Read More About Mercer County Paid Nearly $4.5 Million in Fines and Interest for Delinquent Taxes, Investigation Finds
2022
Brigantine Could Have Saved as Much as $191,000 in Healthcare Benefit Costs in One Year, Audit Finds
12/1/2022Read More About Brigantine Could Have Saved as Much as $191,000 in Healthcare Benefit Costs in One Year, Audit Finds
OSC Finds Certain New Jersey State Police Training Practices Inconsistent With Requirements of Federal Consent Decree
11/10/2022Read More About OSC Finds Certain New Jersey State Police Training Practices Inconsistent With Requirements of Federal Consent Decree
OSC Releases Updated List of Lowest Performing Nursing Homes
09/8/2022Read More About OSC Releases Updated List of Lowest Performing Nursing Homes
North Bergen School District Continues to Violate Law, Waste Public Funds, Risk Favoritism, OSC Report Finds
07/28/2022Read More About North Bergen School District Continues to Violate Law, Waste Public Funds, Risk Favoritism, OSC Report Finds
Government Records Council Taking 21 Months to Resolve Open Public Records Act Disputes
07/26/2022Read More About Government Records Council Taking 21 Months to Resolve Open Public Records Act Disputes
95 percent of surveyed towns are not following laws prohibiting sick leave payouts, OSC finds
07/7/2022Read More About 95 percent of surveyed towns are not following laws prohibiting sick leave payouts, OSC finds
Comptroller audit leads to State recovering $9 million through settlement with Medicaid provider
04/21/2022Read More About Comptroller audit leads to State recovering $9 million through settlement with Medicaid provider
Nearly $2.4 million in CARES Act funding earmarked for struggling marine fisheries may have been improper, OSC report finds
03/24/2022Read More About Nearly $2.4 million in CARES Act funding earmarked for struggling marine fisheries may have been improper, OSC report finds
Brookdale Community College spent $790K on unauthorized or improper purchases, OSC audit finds
03/15/2022Read More About Brookdale Community College spent $790K on unauthorized or improper purchases, OSC audit finds
State’s watchdog agency launches Police Accountability Project
03/3/2022Read More About State’s watchdog agency launches Police Accountability Project
One-star nursing homes cost Medicaid over $100 million each year, OSC report finds
02/2/2022Read More About One-star nursing homes cost Medicaid over $100 million each year, OSC report finds
OSC investigation finds Monmouth County Board of Commissioners disregarded public process to raise Board members’ salaries
01/13/2022Read More About OSC investigation finds Monmouth County Board of Commissioners disregarded public process to raise Board members’ salaries
Office of the State Comptroller finds substantial improvements to tax incentive programs at the Economic Development Authority and recommends further steps to protect the State’s financial interests
01/5/2022Read More About Office of the State Comptroller finds substantial improvements to tax incentive programs at the Economic Development Authority and recommends further steps to protect the State’s financial interests
City of Newark circumvented competitive bidding process, awarded $5.4 million no-bid contract to renovate public ice rink, State Comptroller investigation finds
09/1/2021Read More About City of Newark circumvented competitive bidding process, awarded $5.4 million no-bid contract to renovate public ice rink, State Comptroller investigation finds
2021
Audit of Berlin Township identifies improper use of public funds
12/17/2021Read More About Audit of Berlin Township identifies improper use of public funds
Office of the State Comptroller letter highlights absence of eligibility documentation for emergency rental assistance program administered by Department of Community Affairs
12/16/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller letter highlights absence of eligibility documentation for emergency rental assistance program administered by Department of Community Affairs
Pennsauken Public Schools could have saved $1.6 million by participating in the State’s health care plan, OSC audit finds
12/10/2021Read More About Pennsauken Public Schools could have saved $1.6 million by participating in the State’s health care plan, OSC audit finds
Office of the State Comptroller released 17 reports in Fiscal Year 2021, identifying opportunities for taxpayer savings and greater transparency in government
12/6/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller released 17 reports in Fiscal Year 2021, identifying opportunities for taxpayer savings and greater transparency in government
The Division of Pensions and Benefits saved an estimated $59 million by removing improperly enrolled contractors from State’s pension system, but hundreds of cases remain unresolved years later, OSC report finds
11/10/2021Read More About The Division of Pensions and Benefits saved an estimated $59 million by removing improperly enrolled contractors from State’s pension system, but hundreds of cases remain unresolved years later, OSC report finds
OSC audit results in additional aid for Hopatcong school district and changes to procedures that will prevent fraud
09/30/2021Read More About OSC audit results in additional aid for Hopatcong school district and changes to procedures that will prevent fraud
Office of the State Comptroller issues public letter on Egg Harbor City’s proposed sale of its municipal water and wastewater system
09/21/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller issues public letter on Egg Harbor City’s proposed sale of its municipal water and wastewater system
State Comptroller audit finds that Heart to Heart, a New Jersey home care provider, improperly billed and was overpaid nearly $2.4 million by Medicaid
09/16/2021Read More About State Comptroller audit finds that Heart to Heart, a New Jersey home care provider, improperly billed and was overpaid nearly $2.4 million by Medicaid
City of Newark circumvented competitive bidding process, awarded $5.4 million no-bid contract to renovate public ice rink, State Comptroller investigation finds
09/1/2021Read More About City of Newark circumvented competitive bidding process, awarded $5.4 million no-bid contract to renovate public ice rink, State Comptroller investigation finds
Office of the State Comptroller announces recovery of millions of Medicaid dollars by encouraging providers to self-disclose overpayments
08/19/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller announces recovery of millions of Medicaid dollars by encouraging providers to self-disclose overpayments
State Comptroller audit report finds that Truetox Laboratories, LLC overcharged New Jersey’s Medicaid program by more than $24 million
07/21/2021Read More About State Comptroller audit report finds that Truetox Laboratories, LLC overcharged New Jersey’s Medicaid program by more than $24 million
Office of the State Comptroller issues guidance to local governments on protecting federal COVID-19 recovery funds from fraud, waste and abuse
06/30/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller issues guidance to local governments on protecting federal COVID-19 recovery funds from fraud, waste and abuse
Office of the State Comptroller review makes recommendations to strengthen New Jersey State Police internal affairs investigations and disciplinary processes
06/29/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller review makes recommendations to strengthen New Jersey State Police internal affairs investigations and disciplinary processes
COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Taskforce releases updated Integrity Monitor Guidelines
06/23/2021Read More About COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Taskforce releases updated Integrity Monitor Guidelines
Office of the State Comptroller announces special COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Project
05/13/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller announces special COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Project
Office of the State Comptroller audit finds Keansburg Police Chief received 55 vacation days in one year
05/5/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller audit finds Keansburg Police Chief received 55 vacation days in one year
Office of the State Comptroller launches new website
04/12/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller launches new website
Palisades Park gave sick leave payouts to employees for years, in violation of state law, Office of the State Comptroller investigation reveals
03/2/2021Read More About Palisades Park gave sick leave payouts to employees for years, in violation of state law, Office of the State Comptroller investigation reveals
Office of the State Comptroller Names Director of Investigations and Chief of Staff
02/16/2021Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Names Director of Investigations and Chief of Staff
Office of State Comptroller Investigation Finds that Workers’Compensation Policy Encouraged Settlements that HarmedPension Funds and Gave Insurers Windfalls
02/4/2021Read More About Office of State Comptroller Investigation Finds that Workers’Compensation Policy Encouraged Settlements that HarmedPension Funds and Gave Insurers Windfalls
2020
West New York School District’s Preschool Program Improved Accuracy of Payments to Providers, Documentation for Food Program
12/2/2020Read More About West New York School District’s Preschool Program Improved Accuracy of Payments to Providers, Documentation for Food Program
New Jersey State Comptroller’s Office Releases Annual Oversight and Outreach Plan for Making New Jersey Government More Efficient, Effective and Transparent
11/20/2020Read More About New Jersey State Comptroller’s Office Releases Annual Oversight and Outreach Plan for Making New Jersey Government More Efficient, Effective and Transparent
Temporary Disability Insurance Benefits Incorrectly Paid to Deceased Individuals Have Still Not Been Recovered, State Comptroller’s Report Finds
11/18/2020Read More About Temporary Disability Insurance Benefits Incorrectly Paid to Deceased Individuals Have Still Not Been Recovered, State Comptroller’s Report Finds
New Jersey Fire Districts Reduced Firefighter Salaries, but Continue to Hold Elections in February, State Comptroller Follow-up Report Finds
11/10/2020Read More About New Jersey Fire Districts Reduced Firefighter Salaries, but Continue to Hold Elections in February, State Comptroller Follow-up Report Finds
County Welfare Agencies Now Refer General Assistance Recipients to Mandatory Work Programs, Comptroller’s Follow-up Review Finds
09/24/2020Read More About County Welfare Agencies Now Refer General Assistance Recipients to Mandatory Work Programs, Comptroller’s Follow-up Review Finds
Comptroller’s Audit Finds Unauthorized Financial Transactions, Lack of Accounting Security Controls at Salem County Special Services and Vocational School Districts
09/17/2020Read More About Comptroller’s Audit Finds Unauthorized Financial Transactions, Lack of Accounting Security Controls at Salem County Special Services and Vocational School Districts
Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) Improves Its Policies, but Still Does Not Consistently Use Public Bidding, Comptroller’s Follow-up Report Finds
09/15/2020Read More About Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) Improves Its Policies, but Still Does Not Consistently Use Public Bidding, Comptroller’s Follow-up Report Finds
Prospect Park School District Makes Progress in Improving Practices around Protecting Technology, Keeping Records of Background Checks of Substitute Teachers
09/09/2020Read More About Prospect Park School District Makes Progress in Improving Practices around Protecting Technology, Keeping Records of Background Checks of Substitute Teachers
New COVID-19 Compliance Plan, Released by State’s COVID-19 Task Force, Sets Strong Standards for Oversight and Transparency in Use of Federal Recovery Funds
09/02/2020Read More About New COVID-19 Compliance Plan, Released by State’s COVID-19 Task Force, Sets Strong Standards for Oversight and Transparency in Use of Federal Recovery Funds
New Jersey’s COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Taskforce Releases Integrity Oversight Monitor Guidelines to Protect COVID-19 Recovery Funds from Fraud, Waste and Abuse
08/19/2020Read More About New Jersey’s COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Taskforce Releases Integrity Oversight Monitor Guidelines to Protect COVID-19 Recovery Funds from Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Integrity Monitor Oversight Guidelines
08/18/2020Read More About Integrity Monitor Oversight Guidelines
Ensuring a Transparent Recovery from COVID-19 in New Jersey: Internal Controls and Procurement Compliance Webinar
08/11/2020Read More About Ensuring a Transparent Recovery from COVID-19 in New Jersey: Internal Controls and Procurement Compliance Webinar
N.J. State Colleges and Universities Make Some Progress, but Have More Work to Do in Ensuring Transparency of Mandatory Student Fees, OSC Follow-up Report Finds
08/07/2020Read More About N.J. State Colleges and Universities Make Some Progress, but Have More Work to Do in Ensuring Transparency of Mandatory Student Fees, OSC Follow-up Report Finds
Agencies Failed to Follow Requirements When Spending Taxpayer Funds on State-Issued Purchasing Cards (“P-Cards”), Report from the Office of the State Comptroller Finds
07/23/2020Read More About Agencies Failed to Follow Requirements When Spending Taxpayer Funds on State-Issued Purchasing Cards (“P-Cards”), Report from the Office of the State Comptroller Finds
Office of the State Comptroller Audit of Buena Regional School District Finds Opportunities to Improve Administration of Health Insurance Benefits, Lunch Program, and Procurement of Insurance Brokers
07/10/2020Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Audit of Buena Regional School District Finds Opportunities to Improve Administration of Health Insurance Benefits, Lunch Program, and Procurement of Insurance Brokers
Office of the State Comptroller Report Identifies Ways to Minimize Workers’ Compensation Claims, Save Money, and Improve Workplace Safety
07/09/2020Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Report Identifies Ways to Minimize Workers’ Compensation Claims, Save Money, and Improve Workplace Safety
Office of the State Comptroller Releases Report on Motor Vehicle Stops and Post-Stop Enforcement Activity by New Jersey State Police
07/09/2020Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Releases Report on Motor Vehicle Stops and Post-Stop Enforcement Activity by New Jersey State Police
U.S. ATTORNEY CARPENITO, AG GREWAL, ACTING COMPTROLLER WALSH, ANNOUNCE FEDERAL-STATE COVID-19 FRAUD TASK FORCE
03/30/2020Read More About U.S. ATTORNEY CARPENITO, AG GREWAL, ACTING COMPTROLLER WALSH, ANNOUNCE FEDERAL-STATE COVID-19 FRAUD TASK FORCE
Kevin D. Walsh Sworn in as New Jersey’s Acting State Comptroller
01/27/2020Read More About Kevin D. Walsh Sworn in as New Jersey’s Acting State Comptroller
2019
OSC Investigators Uncover Improper Waste Disposal Arrangement at the Wrightstown Municipal Utilities Authority
09/19/2019Read More About OSC Investigators Uncover Improper Waste Disposal Arrangement at the Wrightstown Municipal Utilities Authority
OSC Audit of North Bergen School District Finds Weaknesses in Fiscal and Operating Practices, Identifies Opportunities for Cost Savings
08/01/2019Read More About OSC Audit of North Bergen School District Finds Weaknesses in Fiscal and Operating Practices, Identifies Opportunities for Cost Savings
OSC Recommends NJ-DEP Tighten Internal Controls Over State Park Leases and Concessions Business
06/26/2019Read More About OSC Recommends NJ-DEP Tighten Internal Controls Over State Park Leases and Concessions Business
OSC Medicaid Fraud Division Announces $2.89 Million Overpayment Settlement
06/12/2019Read More About OSC Medicaid Fraud Division Announces $2.89 Million Overpayment Settlement
OSC Recommends Monitoring and Oversight Improvements at Prospect Park School District
05/30/2019Read More About OSC Recommends Monitoring and Oversight Improvements at Prospect Park School District
OSC Recommends Increased Regulation and Enforcement to Prevent Unethical Practices by Municipal Tax Assessor in New Jersey
04/30/2019Read More About OSC Recommends Increased Regulation and Enforcement to Prevent Unethical Practices by Municipal Tax Assessor in New Jersey
OSC Recommends Enhanced Monitoring Efforts for Tax Incentive Programs
01/09/2019Read More About OSC Recommends Enhanced Monitoring Efforts for Tax Incentive Programs
2018
OSC Recommends Lawmakers Examine Expanded Use of $245 Million Firefighter Assistance Fund
12/19/2018Read More About OSC Recommends Lawmakers Examine Expanded Use of $245 Million Firefighter Assistance Fund
Ammon Analytical Laboratory, LLC Agrees to Repay Medicaid over $3 Million in Improper Payments Identified by the State Comptroller’s Medicaid Fraud Division
11/20/2018Read More About Ammon Analytical Laboratory, LLC Agrees to Repay Medicaid over $3 Million in Improper Payments Identified by the State Comptroller’s Medicaid Fraud Division
OSC Follow-up Audit Finds Some Improvement in the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority’s Fiscal and Operating Practices
11/14/2018Read More About OSC Follow-up Audit Finds Some Improvement in the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority’s Fiscal and Operating Practices
Owners of Former Elizabeth Pharmacy Enter Settlement Agreement Requiring $856,000 Payment
09/28/2018Read More About Owners of Former Elizabeth Pharmacy Enter Settlement Agreement Requiring $856,000 Payment
Adult Medical Daycare Center in Jersey City Agrees to Repay Nearly $299,000 to Medicaid
08/16/2018Read More About Adult Medical Daycare Center in Jersey City Agrees to Repay Nearly $299,000 to Medicaid
Newark Makes Progress in Revising Employee Compensation and Other Payroll Practices Following 2013 OSC Audit
06/26/2018Read More About Newark Makes Progress in Revising Employee Compensation and Other Payroll Practices Following 2013 OSC Audit
Office of the State Comptroller Review Finds State Police Internal Affairs and Disciplinary Processes Continuing to Comply with Professional Standards
06/14/2018Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Review Finds State Police Internal Affairs and Disciplinary Processes Continuing to Comply with Professional Standards
Essex County Advanced Practice Nurse Agrees to Pay $90,000 and be Debarred from Medicaid Participation
05/03/2018Read More About Essex County Advanced Practice Nurse Agrees to Pay $90,000 and be Debarred from Medicaid Participation
OSC Audit Finds the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority Failed to Conduct Annual Financial Reviews, Raised Customer Rates Despite Having Multi-Million Dollar Surpluses
02/21/2018Read More About OSC Audit Finds the Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority Failed to Conduct Annual Financial Reviews, Raised Customer Rates Despite Having Multi-Million Dollar Surpluses
2017
Harrison Implements Recommendations Following 2014 OSC Audit
12/06/2017Read More About Harrison Implements Recommendations Following 2014 OSC Audit
Union County Dentist Agrees to Pay $250,000 For Alleged Medicaid Overpayments
10/23/2017Read More About Union County Dentist Agrees to Pay $250,000 For Alleged Medicaid Overpayments
State Contractor Failed to Return Millions in Unspent Public Funds and Interest to the N.J. Department of Human Services
10/18/2017Read More About State Contractor Failed to Return Millions in Unspent Public Funds and Interest to the N.J. Department of Human Services
State Comptroller Announces “Ocean County Recipient Voluntary Disclosure Program” For Medicaid Recipients
09/07/2017Read More About State Comptroller Announces “Ocean County Recipient Voluntary Disclosure Program” For Medicaid Recipients
JERSEY CITY FIRM AGREES TO REPAY $850,000 TO MEDICAID
05/04/2017Read More About JERSEY CITY FIRM AGREES TO REPAY $850,000 TO MEDICAID
HUDSON COUNTY PHARMACY AGREES TO REPAY $630,790 TO MEDICAID
05/04/2017Read More About HUDSON COUNTY PHARMACY AGREES TO REPAY $630,790 TO MEDICAID
Ocean County Doctor Agrees to Pay $156,220 Under Settlement with Medicaid Program
05/02/2017Read More About Ocean County Doctor Agrees to Pay $156,220 Under Settlement with Medicaid Program
Office of the State Comptroller Audit Uncovers Billing and Documentation Violations Committed by Cranford-Based Hospice Provider
03/16/2017Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Audit Uncovers Billing and Documentation Violations Committed by Cranford-Based Hospice Provider
Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority Improves Operating Procedures in Accordance with State Comptroller’s Audit Findings
02/15/2017Read More About Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority Improves Operating Procedures in Accordance with State Comptroller’s Audit Findings
Ocean County Doctor and His Medical Practice Temporarily Suspended From Medicaid Program
01/31/2017Read More About Ocean County Doctor and His Medical Practice Temporarily Suspended From Medicaid Program
Jersey City and Newark Pharmacies Pay $1.77 Million to Settle Medicaid Fraud Division Allegations
01/05/2017Read More About Jersey City and Newark Pharmacies Pay $1.77 Million to Settle Medicaid Fraud Division Allegations
2016
Office of the State Comptroller Review Finds State Police Training Bureau Continuing to Comply with Professional Standards
12/20/2016Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Review Finds State Police Training Bureau Continuing to Comply with Professional Standards
Two North Jersey Adult Medical Day Care Centers Will Pay $650,000 to Settle Medicaid Fraud Allegations
10/25/2016Read More About Two North Jersey Adult Medical Day Care Centers Will Pay $650,000 to Settle Medicaid Fraud Allegations
Home Heating Assistance Program Paid Out Improper Benefits, Failed to Implement Corrective Actions and Remains Susceptible to Fraud
10/12/2016Read More About Home Heating Assistance Program Paid Out Improper Benefits, Failed to Implement Corrective Actions and Remains Susceptible to Fraud
Follow Up Report – Improper Benefit Payments to Incarcerated Individuals
09/29/2016Read More About Follow Up Report – Improper Benefit Payments to Incarcerated Individuals
Follow Up Report – Management of Tax-Exempt Properties Improved in Three Communities
06/23/2016Read More About Follow Up Report – Management of Tax-Exempt Properties Improved in Three Communities
Kean University Did Not Follow State Procurement Law, and Its Own Procurement Policy, In Spending Nearly $250,000 for Custom-Built Conference Table
06/01/2016Read More About Kean University Did Not Follow State Procurement Law, and Its Own Procurement Policy, In Spending Nearly $250,000 for Custom-Built Conference Table
Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $827,000 Settlement with Paterson Pharmacy over Unsupported Medicaid Claims
04/28/2016Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $827,000 Settlement with Paterson Pharmacy over Unsupported Medicaid Claims
State Comptroller Audit Finds New Jersey Public Colleges and Universities Rely Heavily on Mandatory Fees
04/27/2016Read More About State Comptroller Audit Finds New Jersey Public Colleges and Universities Rely Heavily on Mandatory Fees
Follow-Up Report: City of Camden’s Management of Water Contract Much Improved since 2009
03/31/2016Read More About Follow-Up Report: City of Camden’s Management of Water Contract Much Improved since 2009
Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $1.9 Million Settlement with Elizabeth Pharmacy over Unsupported Medicaid Claims
03/21/2016Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $1.9 Million Settlement with Elizabeth Pharmacy over Unsupported Medicaid Claims
Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $600,000 Settlement with Passaic Pharmacy over Unsupported Prescription Claims
02/26/2016Read More About Office of the State Comptroller Reaches $600,000 Settlement with Passaic Pharmacy over Unsupported Prescription Claims
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