New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller
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NEW: An investigation by OSC finds that owners and associates of two Hammonton and Deptford nursing homes diverted tens of millions in Medicaid funds for personal gain. Residents were left to suffer.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
Too many of NJ’s Medicaid funded nursing homes are failing residents and wasting taxpayer dollars.
Our residents deserve to live in safe environments.
It’s time for the state to treat this as the urgent crisis it is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Our residents deserve to live in safe environments.
It’s time for the state to treat this as the urgent crisis it is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Nursing Home Owners Pocketed Millions as Patients Suffered, Report Says
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Too many of NJ’s Medicaid funded nursing homes are failing residents and wasting taxpayer dollars.
Our residents deserve to live in safe environments.
It’s time for the state to treat this as the urgent crisis it is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
Our residents deserve to live in safe environments.
It’s time for the state to treat this as the urgent crisis it is.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
NEW: An investigation by OSC finds that owners and associates of two Hammonton and Deptford nursing homes diverted tens of millions in Medicaid funds for personal gain. Residents were left to suffer.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
NEW: An investigation by OSC finds that owners and associates of two Hammonton and Deptford nursing homes diverted tens of millions in Medicaid funds for personal gain. Residents were left to suffer.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
OSC said the owners and associates should repay $124 million, plus penalties.
Another example of a major OSC investigation that simply couldn't have happened if Senator Scutari's bill S4924 were law.
OSC's Street Cop Training investigation: 1/5
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OSC's Street Cop Training investigation: 1/5
nj.gov/comptroller/...
nj.gov
December 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Another example of a major OSC investigation that simply couldn't have happened if Senator Scutari's bill S4924 were law.
OSC's Street Cop Training investigation: 1/5
nj.gov/comptroller/...
OSC's Street Cop Training investigation: 1/5
nj.gov/comptroller/...
I am spending as much time as possible these days working to defeat Senator Scutari's bill that would undermine the Office of the State Comptroller.
I am outraged at what I heard a week ago.
Sens. Beach and Burzichelli baselessly attacked OSC even after their own witnesses praised our work.
I am outraged at what I heard a week ago.
Sens. Beach and Burzichelli baselessly attacked OSC even after their own witnesses praised our work.
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am spending as much time as possible these days working to defeat Senator Scutari's bill that would undermine the Office of the State Comptroller.
I am outraged at what I heard a week ago.
Sens. Beach and Burzichelli baselessly attacked OSC even after their own witnesses praised our work.
I am outraged at what I heard a week ago.
Sens. Beach and Burzichelli baselessly attacked OSC even after their own witnesses praised our work.
This is the sick leave abuse report that @newjerseypolitics.bsky.social referenced on News12 NJ.
Senate Bill S4924 would prevent OSC investigations like this.
It's a bad bill for NJ.
nj.gov/comptroller/...
Senate Bill S4924 would prevent OSC investigations like this.
It's a bad bill for NJ.
nj.gov/comptroller/...
nj.gov
December 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is the sick leave abuse report that @newjerseypolitics.bsky.social referenced on News12 NJ.
Senate Bill S4924 would prevent OSC investigations like this.
It's a bad bill for NJ.
nj.gov/comptroller/...
Senate Bill S4924 would prevent OSC investigations like this.
It's a bad bill for NJ.
nj.gov/comptroller/...
Thank you @newjerseyoag.bsky.social for making this win possible. A strong outcome for the taxpayers of Hudson County.
An important win for @njcomptroller.bsky.social, which plays an invaluable role in protecting NJ taxpayers.
Proud of their work to hold public officials accountable when they violate the law and waste taxpayer dollars.
Proud of their work to hold public officials accountable when they violate the law and waste taxpayer dollars.
In March 2024, we found Hudson County violated state law by contracting with a preferred vendor to provide healthcare.
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you @newjerseyoag.bsky.social for making this win possible. A strong outcome for the taxpayers of Hudson County.
Sincere question: What will it take for public schools and local governments to recognize insurance brokers' conflicts of interest?
For the Legislature to take steps to stop the hemorrhaging of public funds wasted because of conflicts of interest?
pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications...
1/5
For the Legislature to take steps to stop the hemorrhaging of public funds wasted because of conflicts of interest?
pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications...
1/5
pub.njleg.state.nj.us
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Sincere question: What will it take for public schools and local governments to recognize insurance brokers' conflicts of interest?
For the Legislature to take steps to stop the hemorrhaging of public funds wasted because of conflicts of interest?
pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications...
1/5
For the Legislature to take steps to stop the hemorrhaging of public funds wasted because of conflicts of interest?
pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications...
1/5
In March 2024, we found Hudson County violated state law by contracting with a preferred vendor to provide healthcare.
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In March 2024, we found Hudson County violated state law by contracting with a preferred vendor to provide healthcare.
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
The county violated transparency and public bidding requirements when it invited a few hand-picked firms to apply and privately negotiated with the vendor. 1/5
Two of my takeaways from Monday’s disgraceful NJ Senate hearing on Bill S4924:
Why the Trenton hearing to overhaul NJ watchdogs was so important
An all-day hearing on a proposed law to consolidate, and some say weaken, oversight of powerful state leaders and business interests stunned many.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Two of my takeaways from Monday’s disgraceful NJ Senate hearing on Bill S4924:
When watchdogs lose subpoena power, taxpayers lose transparency and accountability.
A bill to strip OSC's investigatory powers isn’t “streamlining”—it’s an attack on oversight in a state with a long history of political waste and backroom deals.
🎁 🔗
https://nyti.ms/4it4mwk
A bill to strip OSC's investigatory powers isn’t “streamlining”—it’s an attack on oversight in a state with a long history of political waste and backroom deals.
🎁 🔗
https://nyti.ms/4it4mwk
Democrats in New Jersey Ram Through Bill to Defang a Corruption Watchdog (Gift Article)
A State Senate committee moved to weaken an office that investigates police misconduct and government waste. Senator Andy Kim spoke in opposition but was cut off after three minutes.
nyti.ms
December 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
When watchdogs lose subpoena power, taxpayers lose transparency and accountability.
A bill to strip OSC's investigatory powers isn’t “streamlining”—it’s an attack on oversight in a state with a long history of political waste and backroom deals.
🎁 🔗
https://nyti.ms/4it4mwk
A bill to strip OSC's investigatory powers isn’t “streamlining”—it’s an attack on oversight in a state with a long history of political waste and backroom deals.
🎁 🔗
https://nyti.ms/4it4mwk
NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
November 21, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NJ Office of the State Comptroller has denied #Medicaid participation to the group seeking to buy South Jersey Extended Care, citing an “unacceptably high risk of #fraud, waste, and abuse” and undisclosed ties to a previously suspended operator.
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
https://bit.ly/4ikJMyo
A message from Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh on efforts to reduce independent oversight in New Jersey.
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A message from Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh on efforts to reduce independent oversight in New Jersey.
Today, we honor those who served and recognize their sacrifice.
Thank you, New Jersey veterans.
Thank you, New Jersey veterans.
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Today, we honor those who served and recognize their sacrifice.
Thank you, New Jersey veterans.
Thank you, New Jersey veterans.
NEW: OSC found Pleasantville paid $165,724 to a departing official — including an unlawful sick-leave payout and a severance bonus that is not required by NJ law.
Pleasantville didn't dispute the findings and has agreed to take corrective action.
https://bit.ly/4hW3joI
Letter Regarding Pleasantville's Wasteful Sick Leave Payment and Severance Policy
<p>The Office of the State Comptroller finds Pleasantville overpaid departing official more than $165,000. </p>
nj.gov
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: OSC found Pleasantville paid $165,724 to a departing official — including an unlawful sick-leave payout and a severance bonus that is not required by NJ law.
Pleasantville didn't dispute the findings and has agreed to take corrective action.
https://bit.ly/4hW3joI
In fiscal year 2025, OSC fielded 2,383 tips. They came in via:
📞 1-855-OSC-TIPS
📧 [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/OSCTips
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse, submit a confidential tip.
📞 1-855-OSC-TIPS
📧 [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/OSCTips
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse, submit a confidential tip.
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In fiscal year 2025, OSC fielded 2,383 tips. They came in via:
📞 1-855-OSC-TIPS
📧 [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/OSCTips
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse, submit a confidential tip.
📞 1-855-OSC-TIPS
📧 [email protected]
💻 https://bit.ly/OSCTips
If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse, submit a confidential tip.
Early voting begins today in New Jersey.
Cast your ballot in the election.
Make your voice heard.
Cast your ballot in the election.
Make your voice heard.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Early voting begins today in New Jersey.
Cast your ballot in the election.
Make your voice heard.
Cast your ballot in the election.
Make your voice heard.
The National Consumer Voice reports 3 NJ nursing home chains used third-party transactions to hide gross profiteering at the expense of residents' care.
OSC has made similar findings. It's time for the State to strengthen reporting requirements and oversight.
http://bit.ly/47g5MXn
OSC has made similar findings. It's time for the State to strengthen reporting requirements and oversight.
http://bit.ly/47g5MXn
t.co
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The National Consumer Voice reports 3 NJ nursing home chains used third-party transactions to hide gross profiteering at the expense of residents' care.
OSC has made similar findings. It's time for the State to strengthen reporting requirements and oversight.
http://bit.ly/47g5MXn
OSC has made similar findings. It's time for the State to strengthen reporting requirements and oversight.
http://bit.ly/47g5MXn
1/ Yesterday, another government watchdog — the Office of the State Auditor, which is part of the Legislature — issued a report on the Bridgeton BOE.
🔗https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/auditor/2025/34001124.pdf
🔗https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/auditor/2025/34001124.pdf
pub.njleg.state.nj.us
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
1/ Yesterday, another government watchdog — the Office of the State Auditor, which is part of the Legislature — issued a report on the Bridgeton BOE.
🔗https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/auditor/2025/34001124.pdf
🔗https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/publications/auditor/2025/34001124.pdf
The Office of the State Comptroller encourages Medicaid providers to self-disclose overpayments. Providers who do so are not charged penalties or interest and may receive extended repayment terms.
In FY 2025, 10 providers self-disclosed and returned $1.8M in total to NJ Medicaid.
In FY 2025, 10 providers self-disclosed and returned $1.8M in total to NJ Medicaid.
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Office of the State Comptroller encourages Medicaid providers to self-disclose overpayments. Providers who do so are not charged penalties or interest and may receive extended repayment terms.
In FY 2025, 10 providers self-disclosed and returned $1.8M in total to NJ Medicaid.
In FY 2025, 10 providers self-disclosed and returned $1.8M in total to NJ Medicaid.
My office recovered more than $132 million in Medicaid payments in FY 2025.
That’s an 11% increase over last year.
Read more here: https://t.co/msQEdMBTbx
That’s an 11% increase over last year.
Read more here: https://t.co/msQEdMBTbx
October 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My office recovered more than $132 million in Medicaid payments in FY 2025.
That’s an 11% increase over last year.
Read more here: https://t.co/msQEdMBTbx
That’s an 11% increase over last year.
Read more here: https://t.co/msQEdMBTbx
Work in a nursing home or Medicaid facility?
If you’ve seen understaffing, improper billing, or other signs of fraud, waste, or abuse, you can report it confidentially.
🔍 Submit a tip: https://bit.ly/MedicaidTips
If you’ve seen understaffing, improper billing, or other signs of fraud, waste, or abuse, you can report it confidentially.
🔍 Submit a tip: https://bit.ly/MedicaidTips
September 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Work in a nursing home or Medicaid facility?
If you’ve seen understaffing, improper billing, or other signs of fraud, waste, or abuse, you can report it confidentially.
🔍 Submit a tip: https://bit.ly/MedicaidTips
If you’ve seen understaffing, improper billing, or other signs of fraud, waste, or abuse, you can report it confidentially.
🔍 Submit a tip: https://bit.ly/MedicaidTips
Through audits and investigations, OSC uncovers fraud, waste, and abuse at all levels of NJ government. Sign up for our newsletter!
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September 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Through audits and investigations, OSC uncovers fraud, waste, and abuse at all levels of NJ government. Sign up for our newsletter!
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🚨 Settlement Reached with NJ Eastern Star Home (Bridgewater)
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $186,686
🛡️ OSC oversees Medicaid program integrity.
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $186,686
🛡️ OSC oversees Medicaid program integrity.
September 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🚨 Settlement Reached with NJ Eastern Star Home (Bridgewater)
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $186,686
🛡️ OSC oversees Medicaid program integrity.
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $186,686
🛡️ OSC oversees Medicaid program integrity.
🚨 Settlement Reached with Plaza Healthcare (Elizabeth)
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $195,523
🛡️ OSC oversees compliance with Medicaid regulations.
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $195,523
🛡️ OSC oversees compliance with Medicaid regulations.
September 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 Settlement Reached with Plaza Healthcare (Elizabeth)
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $195,523
🛡️ OSC oversees compliance with Medicaid regulations.
The nursing home billed Medicaid for services that should have been covered by other funding sources—or lacked the necessary documentation to justify the charges.
💰 Total: $195,523
🛡️ OSC oversees compliance with Medicaid regulations.