- Audit finds deficiencies at state prison specializing in addiction recovery (New Jersey Monitor, 5/30/2023)
- A state audit revealed that the Mid-State Correctional Facility in Wrightstown, a prison offering drug addiction services, made several financial and operational errors. The facility paid vendors excessively, failed to provide necessary treatment to some recovering inmates, and mismanaged employee sick leave, potentially leading to schedule disruptions and increased overtime. Insufficient oversight and record-keeping deficiencies were identified as the main causes of these issues, prompting concerns about accurate spending comparisons and cost calculations.
- This prominent NJ Republican wants to audit plans for Jersey City’s Pompidou X. Here’s why (NorthJersey.com, 7/31/2023)
- State Sen. Michael Testa is requesting an audit of the plans for a French modern art museum called Pompidou X Jersey City. The project has cost New Jersey taxpayers over $58 million, and Testa aims to review the allocation of funds and determine the full scope of work. He is concerned about the project’s cost and wants state oversight to control expenses, as the estimated costs could reach approximately $200 million. Jersey City officials, on the other hand, view the museum as a unique and iconic cultural attraction that will enhance the city’s cultural landscape.
- NJ State Police ‘never meaningfully grappled’ with discriminatory practices, official finds (NBC10 Philidelphia, 5/23/2024)
- The New Jersey State Police were criticized in a recent report for not adequately addressing discriminatory policing practices within their ranks, despite being aware of persistent adverse treatment towards motorists of racial and ethnic minorities. The state comptroller’s findings highlighted a lack of meaningful action by police leadership in combating these trends. This report underscores the ongoing challenges of bias and discrimination within law enforcement agencies, emphasizing the need for accountability and trust-building measures to address these issues effectively.
