New Jersey State Comptroller
The New Jersey State Comptroller is an office of the Government of New Jersey recreated by an act of the state legislature in 2007.[1][2] The Comptroller is appointed by the Governor of New Jersey, with the advice and consent of the New Jersey Senate, to a renewable six-year term. Prior to the 2007 recreation, the office was filled by direct election.
Responsibilities of the State Comptroller
The State Comptroller audits government finances, examining government contracts, reviews the efficiency and performance of various state government programs, and provides audit training to government entities. The State Comptroller has the authority to conduct audits of the executive branch of state government, public institutions of higher education, independent state authorities, local governments, and boards of education. The State Comptroller also has the authority to investigate and uncover misconduct, waste and abuse at all levels of New Jersey Government and within New Jersey's Medicaid program.
People
- Phillip Degnan 2015 to present, appointed by Governor Chris Christie [3]
- Marc Larkins 2013 to 2015 (Acting), appointed by Governor Chris Christie
- Matthew Boxer 2008 to 2013, first under recreation
- John McCutcheon (New Jersey) circa 1934.[4]
- Newton Albert Kendall Bugbee circa 1929.[4]
- W. S. Hancock ? to 1902.[5]
References
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- ↑ N.J.S.A. 52:15C-1 et seq.
- ↑ http://patch.com/new-jersey/chatham/christie-appoints-chatham-resident-state-comptroller-0
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External links
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