Budget & Taxes (Audits & Accountability) in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 990: Expands duties of State Auditor to include performance audits at request of legislator; establishes Performance Audit Committee, consisting of eight public members, to help conduct performance audits.

This bill (S 990) expands the State Auditor’s role to conduct performance audits of state programs at the request of legislators. It directly affects state agencies by requiring unannounced audits examining a program’s economy, efficiency, and effectiveness - beyond standard financial audits. The bill establishes an 8-member "Performance Audit Committee" (appointed by legislative leaders with expertise in accounting/business) to assist the State Auditor. If the auditor deems a request unfeasible, they must provide a 30-day written explanation, with unresolved cases referred to the Legislative Services Commission for final decision.

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S 990: Expands duties of State Auditor to include performance audits at request of legislator; establishes Performance Audit Committee, consisting of eight public members, to help conduct performance audits.