Office of the State Comptroller

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

A Performance Audit of the Township of Rockaway

OSC’s audit reveals Rockaway Township could have saved $4.5 million, mostly by eliminating duplicate prescription benefits.

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An Investigation Into New Jersey City University’s Financial Emergency

OSC finds improper budgeting led to NJCU's financial crisis.

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Most NJ Municipal Police Department Websites Failed to Comply With Internal Affairs Mandates

A review finds few departments met requirements and best practices intended to encourage public reporting of police misconduct.

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Follow-up Report Finds Buena Regional School District Improved Administration of Health Benefits, Lunch Program

But the District still fails to comply with state regulations for procuring insurance brokers.

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New Jersey Medicaid Continues to Fund Poor Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents

A follow-up report by the Office of the State Comptroller finds little has changed in over a year.

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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.

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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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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

Audit Reveals Rockaway Township Could Have Saved $4.5 Million, Mostly By Eliminating Duplicate Prescription Benefits

Audit finds that Rockaway Township also accumulated nearly $4 million in liabilities. 

Investigation Finds Improper Budgeting Led to New Jersey City University’s Financial Crisis

NJCU’s leaders prepared a budget that contained an unlawful use of federal COVID-19 relief funds, then failed to disclose that fact for months, according to an investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller.

Most Municipal Police Department Websites Failed to Comply with Internal Affairs Mandates, Review Finds

A review of municipal police department websites finds 80% failed to meet the Attorney General's mandates intended to encourage public reporting of police misconduct.

Follow-up Report Finds Buena Regional School District Improved Administration of Health Benefits, Lunch Program

A follow-up review by OSC finds Buena Regional School District still fails to comply with state regulations for procuring insurance brokers. 

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Register Now: Guidance for Avoiding Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Guidance for Avoiding Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: A Presentation for New Jersey Intensive In-Community Providers

Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh’s Statement on New Jersey City University’s Financial Emergency

The Office of the State Comptroller releases the transcript of Walsh's remarks to the press about OSC’s NJCU report.

Understanding Your Municipal Budget: Tips for NJ Residents

OSC answers 5 common questions about municipal budgets so that you can participate in the process.

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. 

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