Kicking off summer with some good government news 🌊☀️ OSC’s 2025 audit of NJ’s lifeguard pension system found an outdated law from 1928 saddled seaside municipalities with significant financial burden. Now, NJ has enacted reforms that allow coastal cities to manage costs. nj.gov/comptroller/...

Acting State Comptroller Shirley U. Emehelu appeared before both the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee and the General Assembly Budget Committee at this week’s budget hearings. The hearings were an excellent opportunity to highlight OSC’s work protecting taxpayer funds.

🆕 An OSC audit found that Bonnie Brae, a Bernards Twp. provider participating in the Medicaid program, failed to adequately document care and could not verify that certain services were delivered to vulnerable youth and must repay $1.5M. 🔗 www.nj.gov/comptroller/...

New leadership at OSC. Acting State Comptroller Shirley U. Emehelu brings nearly 20 years of investigative experience to NJ government oversight. If you suspect fraud, waste, or abuse in New Jersey government or Medicaid, we want to hear from you: nj.gov/comptroller

It’s Public Service Recognition Week! We’re sharing reflections from OSC’s executive team on why public service matters to them and how it shapes the work we do across New Jersey. If you’re interested in a career serving NJ, explore opportunities on our careers page. www.nj.gov/comptroller/...

One of the Office of the State Comptroller’s most important responsibilities is to protect the integrity of NJ Medicaid. ❓How does the OSC work to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in NJ Medicaid? 💲What makes a payment “improper?” 👀How can NJ residents help? ➡️ https://bit.ly/4i21Rzd

Rockaway Twp. implemented most recommendations from an OSC audit, leading to stronger oversight and millions in taxpayer savings. Progress made. More work ahead. 💰 $1.4M saved 💰 $1M reduction in local property taxes 💰 $10.2M reduced in unused funds https://bit.ly/4cZU0lA

Thank you to AARP New Jerseu for hosting today's Tele-Town Hall on protecting older New Jerseyans from fraud and financial abuse. The Office of the State Comptroller remains committed to safeguarding public funds and supporting residents across the state.

The Office of the State Comptroller is joining AARP New Jersey for a live Tele-Town Hall on protecting older New Jerseyans from fraud and financial abuse. 📅 April 22 ⏰ 10 AM Anyone can tune in at (855) 962-1118 to learn how to spot scams and safeguard your finances.

A court ordered a former Pleasantville employee to repay an improper sick leave payout of more than $83,000 previously flagged by @njcomptroller.bsky.social. Accountability matters and this is a step toward recovering taxpayer funds. Read more: www.nj.gov/comptroller/...

💼 We’re hiring. ✨ Join the Office of the State Comptroller as Director of our Medicaid Fraud Division and help protect critical public resources. 🩺 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/3SgwbfH

Working with partner agencies strengthens our ability to serve NJ taxpayers. Acting State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu, NJ State Commission of Investigation Executive Director Bruce Keller, and their teams met last week to explore opportunities for collaboration in combating fraud, waste, and abuse.

Want a rewarding career in state government? OSC is hiring! ⚖️ Supervising Attorney, Investigations 🏛️ Deputy Director, Investigations 📜Supervising Attorney, Medicaid Fraud - Regulatory and Exclusions Unit Explore careers with us: https://bit.ly/3SgwbfH

This week, New Jersey Acting State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu met with @newjerseyoag.bsky.social's Jennifer Davenport and Acting New Jersey State Police Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle to discuss strengthening oversight and protecting taxpayer dollars.

Want to bring a conversation about transparency and accountability to your community? OSC is now accepting speaking requests for Acting State Comptroller Shirley U. Emehelu. Invite the Acting State Comptroller: https://bit.ly/4ryptjS

Have you ever wondered how your tax dollars are spent? Public funds support programs across New Jersey, from education to public safety. OSC reviews government spending to help ensure those dollars are used for their intended purpose—values at the heart of Sunshine Week.

Transparency is at the center of our work at OSC. This Sunshine Week, we reaffirm our commitment to open and accountable government in New Jersey.

When OSC audits a state agency, we follow Yellow Book standards. We use a clear process with review, communication, and verification at each stage to help make government in NJ more efficient. We publish all of our audits on our website. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40iy3Ip

Transparency and accountability matter. At the Office of the State Comptroller, our team performs audits, investigates misconduct, and ensures resources are used efficiently. On Employee Appreciation Day, we recognize the professionals committed to strengthening trust in NJ government.

🆕 Sunrise Clinical Lab violated NJ Medicaid regulations by billing for drug tests without obtaining required physician signatures in 24 percent of the instances OSC reviewed, and failed to perform tests ordered by doctors, potentially compromising patient care. 1/2

Through audits and investigations, OSC uncovers fraud, waste, and abuse at all levels of NJ government. Sign up for our newsletter! 📬 Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3LOveI8

As Women’s History Month begins, OSC celebrates the women whose work and achievements have helped move New Jersey and our nation forward. We also highlight that Acting State Comptroller Shirley U. Emehelu is the first woman to lead our agency.

This week, OSC staff marked Random Acts of Kindness Week by volunteering during their lunch hour to pack lunch bags for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. Small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect. At OSC, we’re committed to doing good where we work and live.

NJ has a new law allowing beach towns to: 🏖️ Close lifeguard pension plans to new hires 💵 Return contributions to those who do not qualify The law modernizes a 1928 mandate, creating an opportunity for towns to manage costs. Read OSC’s review from last summer: https://bit.ly/osclifeguard

OSC is hosting a Medicaid compliance webinar for Allergy and Immunology providers to strengthen program integrity and enhance adherence to NJ Medicaid regulations. 📅 Feb 25 | 10–11:30 AM 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MOOqJs

Acting State Comptroller Shirley U. Emehelu recently attended a networking reception hosted by @cawp-ru.bsky.social, an organization that promotes knowledge about women's participation in American politics.

This Black History Month, OSC honors the legacy and memory of John Lewis, an icon of courage and justice whose commitment to civil rights and equality has inspired generations.

Today, Shirley U. Emehelu was sworn in as New Jersey's Acting State Comptroller by the Hon. Zahid N. Quraishi, U.S.D.J., with her family by her side.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to justice and equality.

Yesterday, OSC directed the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) not to proceed with proposed public contracts or extend current contracts.

Grateful to the folks at The Asbury Park Press for the thoughtful conversation. Appreciate the chance to look back on what OSC’s talented staff and I accomplished during my time as Comptroller. https://bit.ly/4qnz90N

NEW: An OSC investigation finds 21 members of PFRSNJ with histories of misconduct retired without required review to determine if they should forfeit part or all of their pension.

🆕 OSC investigation finds a charter school gave sweeping control to its vendor, violated contracting laws, and mismanaged funds. Our report also exposes a gap in DOE's review process.

Protecting taxpayer dollars. Promoting integrity. In FY 2025, OSC: ✅ Recovered $132M in Medicaid funds ✅ Reviewed 1,096 proposed public contracts ✅ Followed up on audits that led to millions in recovered funds Get the full report: https://bit.ly/49C5xGY

🎉 Happy New Year from the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller! Wishing a wonderful 2026 to New Jersey and beyond.

In 2025, OSC exposed: 🩺 $124M Medicaid fraud 🔍 $600K opioid fund misuse ⚠️ Conflicts in health insurance funds 🚔 $1M wasted on unconstitutional police training Accountability matters. Transparency matters. nj.gov/comptroller

This again. OSC IS the State’s Inspector General. This sounds like a backdoor attempt to do what Sen. Scutari was blocked from doing because of the public outcry. newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/nj-se...

🚌 In August, OSC found 109 NJ school bus companies failed to submit driver safety documentation before the start of the school year Sept. 7, 2023. Today’s follow-up shows 16 companies in 8 counties missed the deadline again. The list of companies is here: https://bit.ly/4oXWch2

Headline after headline makes it clear: Medicaid-funded nursing homes face deep, systemic issues. Exploitative nursing-home owners have built sophisticated systems that extract wealth from taxpayers through related party schemes that enrich themselves while hollowing out care.

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...

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.

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/...

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.

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/...

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

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

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

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