Bill to strip New Jersey comptroller’s powers advances after chaotic, unanimous committee vote
Opponents of the bill were frequently silenced, while supporters were allowed to speak as long as they wanted.
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NJ watchdog says health benefit funds still haven’t implemented required reforms
The insurance funds had 60 days to pass resolutions adopting corrective action plans.
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New Jersey watchdog warns proposal to weaken his office would benefit the powerful and undermine accountability
Legislative leaders want to take away the comptroller’s investigatory power.
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New Jersey politicians silent on watchdog report detailing covert takeover of public insurance funds
The two main candidates running for governor ignored repeated calls and emails seeking comment on the issue last week.
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Watchdog report: Norcross-founded firm violated conflict laws, broke disclosure rules in covert takeover of public health insurance funds
A private company has effectively taken over health insurance funds that serve hundreds of NJ towns and school boards, the state comptroller says.
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New Jersey lifeguard pension system under fire: $34 million shortfall, double dipping, and unequal burdens
Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh says the state needs to get rid of a law that requires certain shore towns to provide.a pension to seasonal lifeguards.
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New Jersey court upholds state’s authority to suspend Medicaid providers
On June 23, the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey upheld the comptroller’s authority, exercised through its Medicaid Fraud Division, to temporarily suspend Medicaid providers for good cause.
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Driving with impunity: Courtesy cards and connections a free pass with troopers, N.J. Comptroller investigation finds
It’s not always how you drive that determines whether you get ticketed by New Jersey State Police troopers. Sometimes, it’s who you know.
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State Comptoller investigation uncovers fraud, waste and abuse at “New Jersey’s worst nursing home”
South Jersey Extended Care lacked sufficient qualified staff every day of the 75 days the Office of the State Comptroller reviewed.
