Audit
New Jersey Office of the State Auditor
OSA-NJ
77/100
Summary
The New Jersey State Auditor is appointed by a joint session of the Legislature to a five-year term. The office is constitutionally established and conducts post-audits of state agencies and authorities.
Independence Scorecard
77/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- New Jersey Constitution, Article VII, Section 1, Paragraph 6 (State Auditor); N.J.S.A. 52:24-1 et seq.
- Citation
- N.J. Const. art. VII, § 1, ¶ 6; N.J. Stat. §§ 52:24-1 to 52:24-14
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, authorities, and entities receiving state funds