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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15-6 - Governor may delegate to executive officer duty to approve plans, contracts, etc.; revocation

52:15-6. Governor may delegate to executive officer duty to approve plans, contracts, etc.; revocation
Wherever the approval of the governor is required by any law of this state for any plans or specifications for any building or other structure to be erected, repaired or altered, or for any work to be done by or on behalf of any officer, board or department of this state, or of any contract made by or on behalf of any state officer, board or department, for the construction or alteration of any building or other structure, the purchase of any land, or any real property of any kind or character, the purchase of supplies, or any personal property of any kind or character, or the performance of any work, the governor may, in his discretion, by executive order, duly signed and filed in the office of the secretary of state, authorize any executive officer of this state to exercise the power and perform the duty imposed upon the governor by any such law. When acting pursuant to such order, the act of any such executive officer shall have the same effect as the act of the governor. Any such order may be revoked at any time by the governor by filing in the office of the secretary of state an order of revocation, duly signed.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15-7 - Examination and investigation of officer, department, board, bureau or commission; witnesses; expenses; divulging information; cross-examination

52:15-7. Examination and investigation of officer, department, board, bureau or commission; witnesses; expenses; divulging information; cross-examination
The Governor is authorized at any time, either in person or by one or more persons appointed by him for the purpose, to examine and investigate the management by any State officer of the affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission of the State and to examine and investigate the management and affairs of any department, board, bureau or commission of the State. The Governor and the persons so appointed by him are empowered to subpoena and enforce the attendance of witnesses, to administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath and to require the production of any books or papers deemed relevant or material. Whenever any person so appointed shall not be regularly in the service of the State his compensation for such services shall be fixed by the Governor, and said compensation and all necessary expenses of such examinations and investigations shall be paid from the treasury out of any appropriations made for the purpose upon the order of the Governor. Investigations and examinations may be made privately or publicly, but it shall be unlawful for any person to divulge the results of any investigation or examination to any person or persons other than the Governor, unless a public hearing shall have first been held. Whenever any person shall be examined by the Governor or by his duly authorized representative or representatives under the powers contained in this act at a public hearing, the officer, department, board, bureau, commission or individual under investigation or scrutiny may through his or its authorized representative or representatives cross-examine any such person on any phase of the matter concerning which he has been examined or questioned, and such officer, department, board, bureau, commission or individual may introduce other witnesses and other evidence to explain, enlarge upon, or clarify the matter, situation or condition under investigation or scrutiny to the end that the full details of any such matter, situation or condition may be developed and presented at one and the same time.
L.1941, c. 16, p. 34, s. 1. Amended by L.1941, c. 315, p. 850, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15-8 - Counsel and associate counsels to governor; appointment; duties

52:15-8. Counsel and associate counsels to governor; appointment; duties
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary:
A. The Governor may appoint and commission a person to be known as counsel to the Governor and one or more persons to be known as associate counsels to the Governor. The Governor may also appoint such legal assistants as he may deem necessary.
Each of the persons thus appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the Governor within the limits of available appropriations therefor.
B. The counsel to the Governor shall:
(1) Give to the Governor legal advice on such matters as the Governor may from time to time require.
(2) Advise the Governor in regard to the constitutionality, consistency and legal effect of bills presented to the Governor for his approval.
(3) Examine and decide all legal matters submitted to him by the Governor.
(4) When directed by the Governor, act for him or any officer, agency or instrumentality in or of the Executive Branch of the State Government, in any matter in which the Governor may be interested.
(5) When so authorized by the Governor, assist the Governor in any examination or investigation undertaken or directed by the Governor pursuant to authority vested in him by law.
(6) When directed by the Governor, act for him in any matter in which he may be interested.
(7) Act as the sole legal adviser, attorney or counsel for the Governor and represent him in all suits, proceedings or actions of any kind which may be brought for or against him in any court of this State; interpret all statutes and legal documents for the Governor; and inspect and approve contracts and titles with which the Governor is concerned.
(8) Attend generally to all legal matters in which the Governor is a party or in which his rights or interests are involved.
(9) Perform such other duties as the Governor may from time to time prescribe.
C. Each associate counsel to the Governor shall:
(1) Assist the counsel to the Governor in the exercise of his powers and the performance of his functions and duties under this act.
(2) Perform such other duties as the Governor shall prescribe.
D. Legal assistants appointed by the Governor pursuant to the provisions of this act shall perform such duties as the Governor shall prescribe.
E. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with any of the provisions of this act are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed.
L.1947, c. 5, p. 19, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15A-2 - Legislative declaration; purpose of act

52:15A-2. Legislative declaration; purpose of act
The Legislature declares it to be the purpose of this act to promote the orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration of the term of office of a Governor and the inauguration of a new Governor. The interest of the State of New Jersey requires that such transitions in the office of Governor be accomplished so as to assure continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the State Government. Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the State of New Jersey and its people. Accordingly, it is the intent of the Legislature that appropriate actions be authorized and taken to avoid or minimize any disruption. In addition to the specific provisions contained in this act directed toward that purpose, it is the intent of the Legislature that all officers of the State Government so conduct the affairs of the State Government for which they exercise responsibility and authority as (1) to be mindful of problems occasioned by transitions in the office of Governor, (2) to take appropriate lawful steps to avoid or minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of the executive power, and (3) otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office of Governor.
L.1969, c. 213, s. 2, eff. Nov. 5, 1969.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15A-4 - Services and facilities provided to former governor upon request; rights of employees

52:15A-4. Services and facilities provided to former governor upon request; rights of employees
The director is authorized to provide, upon request, to each former Governor, for a period not to exceed 6 months from the date of the expiration of his term of office as Governor, for use in connection with winding up the affairs of his office, necessary services and facilities of the same general character as authorized by this act to be provided to Governors-elect. Any person who was serving on the staff of the Governor immediately prior to the expiration of his term of office and is appointed to serve the former Governor pursuant to this section shall, during such employment, continue to be an employee of the State Government with all the same rights, privileges and benefits, other than with respect to the amount of his salary, as he theretofore enjoyed; any other person appointed or detailed to serve a former Governor under authority of this section shall be appointed or detailed in accordance with and shall be subject to all of the provisions of section 3 of this act applicable to persons appointed or detailed under authority of that section.
L.1969, c. 213, s. 4, eff. Nov. 5, 1969. Amended by L.1973, c. 241, s. 1, eff. Nov. 21, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15A-5 - Appropriation of funds

52:15A-5. Appropriation of funds
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the director such funds as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this act to remain available during the fiscal year in which the transition occurs and the next succeeding fiscal year. The Governor shall include in the budget transmitted to the Legislature, for each fiscal year in which his regular term of office will expire, a proposed appropriation for carrying out the purposes of this act.
L.1969, c. 213, s. 5, eff. Nov. 5, 1969. Amended by L.1973, c. 241, s. 2, eff. Nov. 21, 1973.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15A-6 - Appointment of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer for gubernatorial transitions.

52:15A-6 Appointment of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer for gubernatorial transitions.
1. The chairperson of the Civil Service Commission shall designate an individual who shall be an employee in the human resources office of the Civil Service Commission to serve as Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer for gubernatorial transitions.
The Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer shall be made available to every individual, whether or not receiving compensation, rendering service to the transition. All members of the transition office staffs shall be notified as to the identity and contact information of the officer upon joining the gubernatorial transition. The officer shall notify each individual making a complaint of discrimination as to the authority and jurisdiction, if any, of the officer and the State to take formal action with respect to such complaint.
The Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action officer shall continue to receive the compensation provided pursuant to law for the officer's regular employment, and shall retain the rights and privileges of such employment without interruption.
L.2019, c.344, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-1 - Findings, declarations relative to an Office of the Inspector General.

52:15B-1 Findings, declarations relative to an Office of the Inspector General.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
the State of New Jersey expends more than $28 billion in taxpayer funds each year, and agencies at other levels of government expend billions more;
it is fundamental that all government officials be publicly accountable for such expenditures;
promoting integrity in the administration and operations of government and improving public accountability are the cornerstones of government;
one of the remedial actions that can be taken to improve such accountability is to identify areas where State spending is wasteful or inefficient;
the Governor has the responsibility to ensure a balanced budget, manage the operations of State government effectively and efficiently, and maintain necessary government programs and assistance to the public;
it is the duty of the Governor to guard against extravagance, waste, or fiscal mismanagement in the administration of any State appropriation;
it is critically important that public officers and employees, at all levels of government, discharge their duties and responsibilities in a lawful and ethical manner, while conserving the fiscal resources that have been entrusted to the government's care by the taxpayers;
there is a compelling need to centralize the responsibility for investigating allegations of the improper discharge of these duties and responsibilities concerning the expenditure of State funds by, and the procurement process of, all State departments and agencies, independent authorities, county and municipal governments, and boards of education; and
there is a need, therefore, to create the Office of the Inspector General, which will report directly to the Governor, to ensure that these responsibilities are met.
L.2005, c.119, s.1; amended 2007, c.52, s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-5 - Establishment of internal organizational structure of the office.

52:15B-5 Establishment of internal organizational structure of the office.
5. a. The Inspector General shall establish the internal organizational structure of the office in a manner appropriate to carrying out the duties and functions, and fulfilling the responsibilities, of the office. The Inspector General shall have the power to appoint, employ, promote, and remove such assistants, employees, and personnel as the Inspector General deems necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the office. All such assistants, employees and personnel shall be deemed confidential employees for purposes of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c. 100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.).
b. Within the limits of funds appropriated for such purposes, the Inspector General may obtain the services of certified public accountants, qualified management consultants, and other professionals necessary to independently perform the duties and functions of the office.
L.2005,c.119,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-6 - Cooperation with Inspector General by State agencies.

52:15B-6 Cooperation with Inspector General by State agencies.
6. The Inspector General is authorized to call upon any department, office, division or agency of State government to provide such information, resources, or other assistance deemed necessary to discharge the duties and functions and to fulfill the responsibilities of the Inspector General under this act. Each department, office, division and agency of this State shall cooperate with the Inspector General and furnish the office with the assistance necessary to accomplish the purposes of this act.
L.2005,c.119,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-7 - Authority of the Inspector General.

52:15B-7 Authority of the Inspector General.
7. The Inspector General is authorized to establish a full-time program of investigation, to receive and investigate complaints concerning alleged fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of State funds, designed to provide increased accountability, integrity, and oversight of:
all recipients of State funds, including, but not limited to, State departments and agencies, independent authorities, county and municipal governments, and boards of education;
the awarding and the execution of contracts awarded by the State, or any of its independent authorities, commissions, boards, agencies, or instrumentalities, which contracts involve a significant expenditure of public funds or are comprised of complex or unique components, or both, as determined by the Inspector General; and
the performance of governmental officers, employees, appointees, functions, and programs in order to promote efficiency, to identify cost savings, and to detect and prevent misconduct within the programs and operations of any governmental agency funded by, or disbursing, State funds.
L.2005, c.119, s.7; amended 2007, c.52, s.17.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-8 - Powers of the Inspector General.

52:15B-8 Powers of the Inspector General.
8. a. The Inspector General shall have all the powers necessary to carry out the duties and functions and to fulfill the responsibilities described in this act, including the power to conduct investigations, and in pursuit thereof, evaluations, inspections, and other reviews.
b. The Inspector General and the office shall conduct investigations in accordance with prevailing national and professional standards, rules, and practices relating to such investigations in government environments, and the Inspector General shall ensure that the office remains in compliance with such standards, rules, and practices.
c. In furtherance of an investigation, the Inspector General may compel at a specific time and place, by subpoena, the appearance and sworn testimony of any person whom the Inspector General reasonably believes may be able to give information relating to a matter under investigation. For this purpose, the Inspector General is empowered to administer oaths and examine witnesses under oath, and compel any person to produce at a specific time and place, by subpoena, any documents, books, records, papers, objects, or other evidence that the Inspector General reasonably believes may relate to a matter under investigation.
If any person to whom such subpoena is issued fails to appear or, having appeared, refuses to give testimony, or fails to produce the books, papers or other documents required, the Inspector General may apply to the Superior Court and the court may order the person to appear and give testimony or produce the books, papers or other documents, as applicable. Any person failing to obey the court's order may be punished by the court as for contempt.
d. A person compelled to appear by the Inspector General and provide sworn testimony shall have the right to be accompanied by counsel, who shall be permitted to advise the witness of his or her rights. A witness compelled to appear and testify shall be accorded all due process rights.
L.2005, c.119, s.8; amended 2007, c.52, s.18.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-9 - Cooperation, joint investigations.

52:15B-9 Cooperation, joint investigations.
9. The Inspector General is authorized to cooperate and conduct joint investigations with other oversight or law enforcement authorities. The Inspector General is authorized and shall be permitted to participate in investigations conducted by other oversight or law enforcement authorities in this State.
L.2005,c.119,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-10 - Declining to investigate complaint.

52:15B-10 Declining to investigate complaint.
10. The Inspector General may decline to investigate a complaint received when it is determined that: the complaint is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith; the complaint has been too long delayed to justify a present investigation; the resources available, considering established priorities, are insufficient for an adequate investigation; or the matter complained of is not within the Inspector General's investigatory authority.
L.2005,c.119,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-11 - Authority to refer complaints.

52:15B-11 Authority to refer complaints.
11. The Inspector General is authorized to refer complaints received that allege criminal conduct to the Attorney General or other appropriate prosecutorial authority. In the course of conducting audits, investigations, and performance reviews, the Inspector General generally may refer matters for further civil, criminal, and administrative action to the appropriate authorities.
L.2005,c.119,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-12 - Notification of refusal to investigate referred complaints of criminal, other conduct.

52:15B-12 Notification of refusal to investigate referred complaints of criminal, other conduct.
12. a. When the Inspector General refers complaints alleging criminal conduct to the Attorney General or other appropriate prosecutorial authority and the Attorney General or prosecutorial authority decides not to investigate or prosecute the matter, the Attorney General or the prosecutorial authority shall promptly notify the Inspector General. The Attorney General or the prosecutorial authority shall inform the Inspector General as to whether an investigation is ongoing with regard to any matter so referred. The Inspector General shall preserve the confidentiality of the existence of any ongoing criminal investigation.
If the Attorney General or the prosecutorial authority decides not to investigate or act upon the matter referred, the Inspector General is authorized to continue an investigation after the receipt of such a notice.
Upon completion of an investigation or, in a case where the investigation leads to prosecution, upon completion of the prosecution, the Attorney General or the prosecutorial authority shall report promptly the findings and results to the Inspector General. In the course of informing the Inspector General, the Attorney General or prosecutorial authority shall give full consideration to the authority, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Inspector General, the public interest in disclosure, and the need for protecting the confidentiality of complainants and informants.
b. With respect to referrals other than those described in subsection a. of this section, the appropriate authority to which a matter has been referred by the Inspector General shall report to the Inspector General promptly when a final determination is made to not investigate or act upon the matter referred, or promptly upon completion of the investigation or action taken. The appropriate authority shall inform the Inspector General as to whether an investigation is ongoing with regard to any matter so referred.
In the course of informing the Inspector General, the appropriate authority shall give full consideration to the authority, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Inspector General, the public interest in disclosure, and the need for protecting the confidentiality of complainants and informants.
If the governmental entity decides not to investigate or act upon the matter referred, the Inspector General is authorized to continue an investigation after the receipt of such a notice.
c. The Inspector General shall maintain a record of all matters referred and the responses received and shall be authorized to disclose information received as appropriate and as may be necessary to resolve the matter referred, to the extent consistent with the public interest in disclosure and the need for protecting the confidentiality of complainants and informants and preserving the confidentiality of ongoing criminal investigations.
L.2005,c.119,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-13 - Compliance with request for access to government record, procedure.

52:15B-13 Compliance with request for access to government record, procedure.
13. Whenever a person requests access to a government record that the Inspector General, during the course of an investigation, obtained from another public agency, which record was open for public inspection, examination or copying before the investigation commenced, the public agency from which the Inspector General obtained the record shall comply with the request if made pursuant to P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), provided that the request does not in any way identify the record sought by means of a reference to the Inspector General's investigation or to an investigation by any other public agency, including, but not limited to, a reference to a subpoena issued pursuant to such investigation.
L.2005,c.119,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-14 - Meetings with public officers, employees.

52:15B-14 Meetings with public officers, employees.
14. The Inspector General shall meet at periodic intervals, but at least twice annually, with the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor, and any other public officers or employees deemed necessary who perform audits, investigations, and performance reviews similar or identical to those authorized to be performed by the Inspector General for the purpose of consulting, coordinating, and cooperating with those officers and employees in the conduct of audits, investigations and reviews. The Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor, and such other public officers or employees shall attend such meetings for the purpose of consultation, coordination, and cooperation with the Inspector General.
The focus of all parties during such meetings shall be to: facilitate communication and exchange information on completed, current, and future audits, investigations, and reviews; avoid duplication and fragmentation of efforts; optimize the use of resources; avoid divisiveness and organizational uncertainty; promote effective working relationships; and avoid the unnecessary expenditure of public funds.
L.2005,c.119,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-15 - Report of findings, recommendations.

52:15B-15 Report of findings, recommendations.
15. The Inspector General shall report the findings of investigations performed by the office, and issue recommendations for corrective or remedial action, to the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly and to the entity at issue. The Inspector General shall monitor the implementation of those recommendations.
L.2005, c.119, s.15; amended 2007, c.52, s.19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15B-16 - Periodic annual reports.

52:15B-16 Periodic annual reports.
16. The Inspector General shall provide periodic reports to the Governor, and shall issue an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature, which shall be available to the public.
L.2005,c.119,s.16.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-1 - Findings, declarations relative to the office of the State Comptroller.

52:15C-1 Findings, declarations relative to the office of the State Comptroller.
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:
As the size of State and local government agencies and authorities has grown over the last several decades to meet growing demands for governmental assistance and programs to meet new and growing societal needs, the State's ability to manage the various governmental systems of public financial control and accountability has not matched the State Government's responsibility to subject governmental financial activities to uniform, meaningful, and systematic public scrutiny;
Meeting the responsibility for overseeing and promoting the professional conduct of internal audits, providing assurance on the adequacy of internal financial controls within agencies of government, including assessing the adequacy of controls over financial management, contracting, financial reporting and the delivery of government programs and activities with due regard to efficiency, effectiveness and economy is a fundamental duty of governmental officials to the taxpayers and public whom they serve;
The Governor has the responsibility to manage the operations of the Executive branch of State government, including oversight of all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, units of local government and boards of education, efficiently and effectively supported by audit and oversight functions that strengthen public accountability with the goal of increasing public trust and confidence that every tax dollar collected by government is spent wisely and well;
There is a compelling need for State government to put into practice the presumption that there will be independence and integrity in the financial oversight of the discharge of its duties and responsibilities carried out in a manner and under a structure that safeguards the fiscal resources with which it has been entrusted; and
There is a need, therefore, to establish an independent Office of the State Comptroller which will report directly to the Governor, to ensure that these responsibilities are met.
L.2007, c.52, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-2 - Establishment of Office of the State Comptroller.

52:15C-2 Establishment of Office of the State Comptroller.
2. a. There is established an Office of the State Comptroller. The office shall be established in the Executive Branch of the State government and for the purposes of complying with the provisions of Article V, Section IV, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution, the office shall be allocated in, but not of, the Department of the Treasury. Notwithstanding this allocation, the office shall be independent of any supervision or control by the State Treasurer, or the department or by any division, board, office, or other officer thereof.
b. The State Comptroller shall report directly to the Governor.
c. The State Comptroller shall submit requests for the budget of the office directly to the Governor who shall review the requests and forward them to the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.2007, c.52, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-3 - Appointment, qualifications of State Comptroller; term; compensation.

52:15C-3 Appointment, qualifications of State Comptroller; term; compensation.
3. a. The Office of the State Comptroller shall be administered by the State Comptroller. The State Comptroller shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The State Comptroller shall be a person qualified by education, training, and prior work experience to direct the work of the office and to perform the duties and functions and fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
b. The State Comptroller shall serve for a term of six years and until a successor is appointed and has qualified. No person who has served as State Comptroller for two successive terms, including an unexpired term, shall again be eligible to serve in the Office of the State Comptroller or in that position until the expiration of six years following the second successive term served by that person.
c. The State Comptroller shall devote full time to the duties and responsibilities of the office and shall receive a salary as shall be provided pursuant to law.
d. During the term of office, the State Comptroller may be removed by the Governor only for cause upon notice and opportunity to be heard.
e. A vacancy in the position of State Comptroller due to a cause other than the expiration of the term shall be filled for the unexpired term only in the same manner as the original appointment.
L.2007, c.52, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-4 - State Comptroller, employees of the Office, restrictions on candidacy, political activity.

52:15C-4 State Comptroller, employees of the Office, restrictions on candidacy, political activity.
4. a. A person who holds the position of State Comptroller shall not be a candidate for, or hold, elective public office for a period of two years immediately following the termination of that person's service as State Comptroller.
b. No person who holds the position of State Comptroller, or any position of employment as professional staff in the Office of State Comptroller, while holding any such office or position, shall: (1) be a candidate for election to, or hold, any elective public office or any office or position with any political party or club, or (2) in connection with another individual's candidacy for public office, sign or authorize the use of that person's name in connection with political or campaign literature or material, or print, publish or distribute such political or campaign literature or material.
L.2007, c.52, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-5 - Responsibilities of the Office of the State Comptroller.

52:15C-5 Responsibilities of the Office of the State Comptroller.
5. a. The Office of the State Comptroller shall be responsible for conducting, in accordance with section 8 of this act, routine, periodic and random audits of the Executive branch of State government, including all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government and boards of education and for conducting assessments of the performance and management of programs of the Executive branch of State government, including all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government and boards of education and the extent to which they are achieving their goals and objectives. The Office of the State Comptroller shall also serve as the office in which the Office of the State Inspector General, which shall be responsible for all the duties assigned pursuant to P.L.2005, c.119 (C.52:15B-1 et seq.), is allocated within the Department of the Treasury.
b. (1) The State Comptroller shall establish the internal organizational structure of the office and the bureaus therein in a manner appropriate to carrying out the duties and functions, and fulfilling the responsibilities, of the office. The State Comptroller shall have the power to appoint, employ, promote, and remove such assistants, employees, and personnel as the State Comptroller deems necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the office. All such assistants, employees and personnel shall be deemed confidential employees for purposes of the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1941, c.100 (C.34:13A-1 et seq.) and shall serve in the unclassified service of the Civil Service.
(2) The Office of the State Inspector General shall be allocated within the Office of the State Comptroller, and the individual first appointed State Inspector General under P.L.2005, c.119, shall continue as State Inspector General for the first full term to which that individual was appointed pursuant to P.L.2005, c.119, and shall be eligible to serve in that position thereafter.
c. Within the limits of funds appropriated for such purposes, the State Comptroller may obtain the services of certified public accountants, qualified management consultants, and other professionals necessary to independently perform the duties and functions of the office.
L.2007, c.52, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-6 - Authority of the State Comptroller.

52:15C-6 Authority of the State Comptroller.
6. The State Comptroller is authorized to call upon any department, office, division, agency or independent authority of State government to provide such information, resources, or other assistance deemed necessary to discharge the duties and functions and to fulfill the responsibilities of the State Comptroller under this act. Each department, office, division, agency or independent authority of this State shall cooperate with the State Comptroller and furnish the office with the assistance necessary to accomplish the purposes of this act.
L.2007, c.52, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-7 - Consolidation of audit functions, performance review.

52:15C-7 Consolidation of audit functions, performance review.
7. The State Comptroller shall consolidate within the Office of the State Comptroller the coordination of the internal and external audit functions, including but not limited to economy and efficiency audits in the Executive branch of State government, including all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government and boards of education. The State Comptroller is authorized to:
a. establish a full-time program of audit and performance review, in accordance with section 8 of this act, designed to provide increased accountability, integrity, and oversight of the Executive branch of State government, including all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government and boards of education; and
b. audit and monitor the process of soliciting proposals for, and the process of awarding, contracts made by the Executive branch of State government, including all entities exercising executive branch authority, public institutions of higher education, independent State authorities, units of local government and boards of education that involve a significant consideration or expenditure of funds or are comprised of complex or unique components, or both, as determined by the State Comptroller; provided however, for the purposes of the duties of the Office of the State Comptroller, "contract" or "contracts" shall not include public employer-employee labor collective bargaining agreements.
L.2007, c.52, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-9 - Coordination of audits, investigations, performance reviews.

52:15C-9 Coordination of audits, investigations, performance reviews.
9. a. The State Comptroller shall establish a system that shall ensure that any officers and employees of the Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Law and Public Safety, the Department of Education, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Transportation, the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, the Local Finance Board, and the Office of the State Auditor who perform audits, investigations, and performance reviews similar or identical to those authorized to be performed by the State Comptroller shall conduct their audits, investigations and reviews with the consultation of, and in coordination and cooperation with, the State Comptroller.
b. For the purpose of establishing and maintaining this system, the State Comptroller shall meet at periodic intervals, but at least four times annually, with the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Inspector General, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Transportation, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, staff of the Local Finance Board, the State Auditor, and any other public officers or employees deemed necessary who perform audits, investigations, and performance reviews. The responsibility of all parties during these meetings shall be to: facilitate communication and exchange information on completed, current, and future audits, investigations, and reviews; avoid duplication and fragmentation of efforts; optimize the use of resources; avoid divisiveness and organizational uncertainty; promote effective working relationships; and avoid the unnecessary expenditure of public funds.
c. To further ensure the consultation of, and coordination and cooperation with, the State Comptroller, the Commissioner of Education, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs, and the staff of the Local Finance Board shall promptly notify the State Comptroller of any local audits that have been submitted to them that reveal any significant deficiencies.
L.2007, c.52, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-12 - Referral of certain findings to the Attorney General, other authority.

52:15C-12 Referral of certain findings to the Attorney General, other authority.
12. The State Comptroller is authorized to refer findings that may constitute alleged criminal conduct to the Attorney General or other appropriate prosecutorial authority. In the course of conducting audits and performance reviews, the State Comptroller may refer matters for investigation to the State Inspector General or to the Attorney General or other appropriate authorities for further civil or administrative action, with recommendations to initiate actions to recover monies, to terminate contracts, or temporarily or permanently debar any person from contracting with or receiving funds from any unit in the Executive branch of State government, including any entity exercising executive branch authority, independent State authority or unit of local government or board of education.
L.2007, c.52, s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-15 - Provision of technical assistance, training by the State Comptroller.

52:15C-15 Provision of technical assistance, training by the State Comptroller.
15. The State Comptroller shall provide technical assistance and training to units in the Executive branch of State government, including entities exercising executive branch authority, independent State authorities, public institutions of higher education, and units of local government and boards of education regarding best practices in developing and implementing financial management systems that will strengthen internal control procedures and prevent the misuse of public funds.
L.2007, c.52, s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-16 - Terms deemed reference to Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.

52:15C-16 Terms deemed reference to Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.
33. Whenever the term "State Comptroller" or "Comptroller of the Treasury" occurs or any reference is made thereto, in any law enacted, or in any contract or document executed, before the effective date of P.L.2007, c.52 (C.52:15C-1 et al.), the same shall be deemed to mean or refer to the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury.
L.2007, c.52, s.33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-17 - Additional powers, responsibilities of State Comptroller.

52:15C-17 Additional powers, responsibilities of State Comptroller.
5. In addition to the powers and responsibilities of the State Comptroller, prescribed in P.L.2007, c.52 (C.52:15C-1 et seq.), upon the designation, with respect to the undertaking by any business of a project, of a lead public agency pursuant to section 4 of this act, the State Comptroller is authorized to audit: a. the uses of all financial assistance that shall have been or shall thereafter be received in connection with the project by a business from a public entity pursuant to any contract to which the provisions of section 2 of this act apply; and b. the expenditure by the business, in connection with the project, of funds from sources other than a public entity, as required under the provisions of subsection a. of that section. The audit shall include, but not be limited to, the amount of financial assistance funds that were provided by the public entity to the business and how such funds were spent by the business.
L.2009, c.136, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-18 - Financial assistance to be used in accordance with terms of contract.

52:15C-18 Financial assistance to be used in accordance with terms of contract.
6. Upon the designation, with respect to the undertaking of a project by any business, of a lead public agency pursuant to section 4 of this act, the State Comptroller shall require that any financial assistance received by the business from a public entity in connection with the project pursuant to any contract to which the provisions of section 2 of this act apply shall be spent in accordance with the terms of the contract.
L.2009, c.136, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-19 - Rules, regulations.

52:15C-19 Rules, regulations.
11. The State Comptroller shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt such rules and regulations as shall be necessary to implement the provisions of this act in accordance with the purposes thereof, including, but not limited to, the establishment of guidelines for determining the scope of a project.
L.2009, c.136, s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-20 - Findings, declarations relative to consolidation of offices of Inspector General and Medicaid Inspector General.

52:15C-20 Findings, declarations relative to consolidation of offices of Inspector General and Medicaid Inspector General.
1. The Legislature finds and declares:
a. Currently, there are numerous agencies within State government that are responsible for monitoring and auditing government programs and agencies, reviewing the performance of government functions and programs, and investigating misconduct by public employees, all aimed at providing accountability and transparency, promoting the efficiency and integrity of government operations, and identifying cost savings.
b. While the ongoing review of government operations helps guard against the waste, fraud, and abuse of public resources, the overlapping of the missions of the Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, and the Office of the State Comptroller has the potential to lead to inefficiencies in the performance of these critical functions.
c. The consolidation of the powers and duties of these existing State offices within the Office of the State Comptroller will allow for the systematic, efficient, and coordinated review and oversight of the State and its subdivisions.
L.2010, c.33, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 52 - State Government, Departments and Officers › Section 52:15C-21 - Office of Inspector General abolished, functions, powers, duties transferred.

52:15C-21 Office of Inspector General abolished, functions, powers, duties transferred.
2. a. The Office of the Inspector General established pursuant to P.L.2005, c.119 (C.52:15B-1 et seq.) and allocated, in but not of, the Department of the Treasury is abolished and all of its functions, powers, and duties, except as otherwise provided by this act, P.L.2010, c.33 (C.52:15C-20 et seq.), are continued and transferred to the Office of the State Comptroller.
b. Except as otherwise provided in this act, P.L.2010, c.33 (C.52:15C-20 et seq.), whenever, in any law, rule, regulation, order, reorganization plan, contract, document, judicial or administrative proceeding, or otherwise, reference is made to the Office of the Inspector General the same shall mean and refer to the Office of the State Comptroller.
c. The functions, powers, and duties conferred upon, or required to be exercised by, the Inspector General are continued but such functions, powers, and duties are hereby transferred to and shall be exercised and performed by the State Comptroller.
L.2010, c.33, s.2.