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New Jersey Comptroller

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The Comptroller of the State of New Jersey is the chief financial officer of the government of New Jersey.

The comptroller is responsible for auditing government finances, examining the efficiency of government programs, scrutinizing government contracts, and investigating misconduct, waste and abuse in government.[1]

Current officeholder

The current, and first independent, state comptroller is Matthew Boxer. He was sworn in on January 17, 2008.[2]

Appointments

The state Comptroller is appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to serve a six year term.[1]

Compensation

In 2010, the New Jersey Comptroller was paid an estimated $141,000 according to the Council of State Governments.[3]

Contact information

State of New Jersey
Office of the State Comptroller
P.O. Box 024
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email: comptrollertips@osc.state.nj.us

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