New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller
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BREAKING: Report finds health insurance funds serving many municipalities and school boards have undisclosed conflicts of interest and public contracting violations.
https://t.co/toq7NU36zH https://t.co/Bf2H1eaNqB
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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>
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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
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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.
🚨 OSC Finding: Blue River Women’s Health in Paterson improperly billed and was paid by Medicaid for allergy treatments without required documentation.
💰 Settlement: $310,404
🛡️ OSC makes sure providers deliver the care they bill Medicaid for.
💰 Settlement: $310,404
🛡️ OSC makes sure providers deliver the care they bill Medicaid for.
September 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
🚨 OSC Finding: Blue River Women’s Health in Paterson improperly billed and was paid by Medicaid for allergy treatments without required documentation.
💰 Settlement: $310,404
🛡️ OSC makes sure providers deliver the care they bill Medicaid for.
💰 Settlement: $310,404
🛡️ OSC makes sure providers deliver the care they bill Medicaid for.
🚨 Settlement Reached with McAuley Hall (Watchung)
The facility billed Medicaid for services that should have been paid by other sources—violating program rules.
💰 Total: $142,085
🛡️ OSC ensures Medicaid is billed only when no other funding is available.
The facility billed Medicaid for services that should have been paid by other sources—violating program rules.
💰 Total: $142,085
🛡️ OSC ensures Medicaid is billed only when no other funding is available.
September 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🚨 Settlement Reached with McAuley Hall (Watchung)
The facility billed Medicaid for services that should have been paid by other sources—violating program rules.
💰 Total: $142,085
🛡️ OSC ensures Medicaid is billed only when no other funding is available.
The facility billed Medicaid for services that should have been paid by other sources—violating program rules.
💰 Total: $142,085
🛡️ OSC ensures Medicaid is billed only when no other funding is available.
🚨 OSC Finding: Advanced Garden State Cardiology (Clifton) improperly contracted with a provider who had been suspended from New Jersey Medicaid. The clinic billed Medicaid for his services.
💰 Settlement: $227,639
🛡️ OSC oversees accountability in New Jersey’s Medicaid program.
💰 Settlement: $227,639
🛡️ OSC oversees accountability in New Jersey’s Medicaid program.
September 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨 OSC Finding: Advanced Garden State Cardiology (Clifton) improperly contracted with a provider who had been suspended from New Jersey Medicaid. The clinic billed Medicaid for his services.
💰 Settlement: $227,639
🛡️ OSC oversees accountability in New Jersey’s Medicaid program.
💰 Settlement: $227,639
🛡️ OSC oversees accountability in New Jersey’s Medicaid program.
BREAKING: Report finds health insurance funds serving many municipalities and school boards have undisclosed conflicts of interest and public contracting violations.
https://t.co/toq7NU36zH https://t.co/Bf2H1eaNqB
https://t.co/toq7NU36zH https://t.co/Bf2H1eaNqB
September 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
BREAKING: Report finds health insurance funds serving many municipalities and school boards have undisclosed conflicts of interest and public contracting violations.
https://t.co/toq7NU36zH https://t.co/Bf2H1eaNqB
https://t.co/toq7NU36zH https://t.co/Bf2H1eaNqB
Happy Labor Day, New Jersey!
Today we recognize the contributions of workers across the state whose efforts keep our communities strong and services running.
Today we recognize the contributions of workers across the state whose efforts keep our communities strong and services running.
September 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Labor Day, New Jersey!
Today we recognize the contributions of workers across the state whose efforts keep our communities strong and services running.
Today we recognize the contributions of workers across the state whose efforts keep our communities strong and services running.
🔍 Many of OSC's investigations begin with a tip.
Last year, OSC found that the NJ Department of Corrections’ Special Investigations Division failed to adequately investigate alleged abuse of incarcerated people.
🚨Report government misconduct confidentially:
📨https://bit.ly/OSCTips
Last year, OSC found that the NJ Department of Corrections’ Special Investigations Division failed to adequately investigate alleged abuse of incarcerated people.
🚨Report government misconduct confidentially:
📨https://bit.ly/OSCTips
August 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
🔍 Many of OSC's investigations begin with a tip.
Last year, OSC found that the NJ Department of Corrections’ Special Investigations Division failed to adequately investigate alleged abuse of incarcerated people.
🚨Report government misconduct confidentially:
📨https://bit.ly/OSCTips
Last year, OSC found that the NJ Department of Corrections’ Special Investigations Division failed to adequately investigate alleged abuse of incarcerated people.
🚨Report government misconduct confidentially:
📨https://bit.ly/OSCTips
NJ Residents: An OSC review shows that 300 NJ school bus companies did not submit required safety documentation before the start of the 2023-24 school year.
That number dropped to 109 the same time last year. 1/2
That number dropped to 109 the same time last year. 1/2
August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NJ Residents: An OSC review shows that 300 NJ school bus companies did not submit required safety documentation before the start of the 2023-24 school year.
That number dropped to 109 the same time last year. 1/2
That number dropped to 109 the same time last year. 1/2
📞 OSC’s tip line is back online.
You can once again call us to report fraud, waste, or abuse in New Jersey government at 1-855-OSC-TIPS (1-855-672-8477).
You can also continue to submit complaints online: bit.ly/4lgRSrr
Or by email: [email protected]
You can once again call us to report fraud, waste, or abuse in New Jersey government at 1-855-OSC-TIPS (1-855-672-8477).
You can also continue to submit complaints online: bit.ly/4lgRSrr
Or by email: [email protected]
OSC's tip line is currently unavailable due to technical issues.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller
Advancing transparency and accountability as New Jersey's watchdog
bit.ly
August 12, 2025 at 2:41 PM
📞 OSC’s tip line is back online.
You can once again call us to report fraud, waste, or abuse in New Jersey government at 1-855-OSC-TIPS (1-855-672-8477).
You can also continue to submit complaints online: bit.ly/4lgRSrr
Or by email: [email protected]
You can once again call us to report fraud, waste, or abuse in New Jersey government at 1-855-OSC-TIPS (1-855-672-8477).
You can also continue to submit complaints online: bit.ly/4lgRSrr
Or by email: [email protected]
OSC's tip line is currently unavailable due to technical issues.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller
Advancing transparency and accountability as New Jersey's watchdog
bit.ly
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
OSC's tip line is currently unavailable due to technical issues.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
In the meantime, please file a complaint here: bit.ly/4lgRSrr or by emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your patience and will provide an update when the tip line is restored.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Stay informed with OSC’s newsletter!
📬 Learn about:
🔍 Our latest investigations
📋 Best practices for public procurement
💊 Reports on Medicaid Fraud and other actions
And much more.
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📬 Learn about:
🔍 Our latest investigations
📋 Best practices for public procurement
💊 Reports on Medicaid Fraud and other actions
And much more.
Sign up here 👇
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