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A3448

Requires Governor to appoint Chief Accountability Officer to supervise all State ombudsmen, compliance officers, comptrollers, and other officers with substantially similar positions.

Introduced·1/13/26
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New Jersey A3448 mandates the Governor to appoint a Chief Accountability Officer to oversee various state officers.

New Jersey A3448 establishes the role of a Chief Accountability Officer within the Governor's Office. This officer will supervise state ombudsmen, compliance officers, and similar positions, ensuring their duties align with state laws and national standards. The Chief Accountability Officer will coordinate with these officers at least twice a year to optimize resource use and avoid duplication. The officer will also report to the Governor and issue an annual public report.

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Where it stands

Current
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee