Efforts to Gut N.J. Watchdog Advance Despite Fierce Criticism

Efforts to gut N.J. watchdog advance despite fierce criticism

Platkin and Kim opposed fast-tracked legislation that would transfer a key watchdog role from the Office of the State Comptroller during lame duck session.

New Jersey watchdog says new bill would allow public corruption to thrive

by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh hit back Wednesday at a top New Jersey legislator’s effort to weaken his office’s investigative powers, calling it a “scam” that will allow corruption to flourish unchecked. Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) introduced a bill Monday to transfer the comptroller office’s investigative and subpoena powers toContinue reading "New Jersey watchdog says new bill would allow public…

NJ Senate President introduces holiday week bill that could 'undermine an extraordinarily effective watchdog agency.'

Less scrutiny. Diminished accountability. Fewer watchdogs out there.