(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Critics say proposed legislation would upend NJ’s entire watchdog structure
(John Mooney/NJ Spotlight News)Critics say proposed legislation would upend NJ’s entire watchdog structure
(NJ Spotlight News)In a rare move, a sitting US senator testified against state bill
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)As congressional Republicans target the program, can much more be saved in NJ?
(StockCake)New Jersey took steps to address staffing issues. It is not clear how much these actions have helped
(YouTube/New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller)The Office of the State Comptroller examined some 500 stops in 2022

Praise for state watchdog’s investigation of South Jersey nursing home
(NJ Spotlight News)State comptroller says millions of dollars siphoned off amid inadequate state oversight of Bridgeton home
(NJ Spotlight News)Comptroller: County broke rules in no-bid health care contract
NJ Spotlight NewsActing State Comptroller Kevin Walsh has drawn ire over several critical reports

The state watchdog cites 'significant deficiencies' in management of $40M in funding
(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)Democratic leaders send the bill back to be amended at 11th hour
NJ Spotlight NewsActing state comptroller reports building and spending spree but revenues didn’t keep pace

State comptroller’s new report highlights inadequate online forms
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)State watchdog called out facilities and regulators for allowing poor marks to go unaddressed for years

Kevin Walsh: ‘We sounded the alarm last year and we’re sounding it again today’
(NJ Spotlight News)Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh discusses details of the investigation

Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh explains the need for the review
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ's long-term-care ombudsman helped compile the report
(NJ Spotlight News)The Office of the State Comptroller has set up a new COVID-19 Compliance and Oversight Project tasked with making sure federal stimulus money is spent ...

Right now, there are 74 judge positions open in the state, according to New Jersey Courts.