Inspector General
New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller
OSC-NJ
63/100
Summary
The New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller performs IG-like functions — investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in state agencies, authorities, and local governments. The Comptroller is appointed by the Governor with Senate consent to a six-year term.
Independence Scorecard
63/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 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 Statutes, Title 52, Chapter 15C — Office of the State Comptroller
- Citation
- N.J. Stat. §§ 52:15C-1 to 52:15C-24
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, independent authorities, local units