New Jersey § 52:24-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:24-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:24-7.
The State Auditor shall report, forthwith, to the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the Legislature any and all instances of malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance which may be disclosed
by any audit or investigation of said accounts or by any performance review audit . Any State officer or employee charged with the custody of State funds whose accounts
are found by the State Auditor to be inaccurate shall be automatically suspended from
having any further connection with such funds until the audit is completed and the
findings reported to the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the Legislature . Immediately upon receipt of such report from the State Auditor, the Governor shall
fix a time and place for hearing such charges as the State Auditor may bring by giving
not less than five days' notice thereof in writing to such officer or head of a department
so charged and to the State Auditor. After due hearing, he shall take such action as may be necessary, in his judgment,
including the removal of any officer or head of a department found guilty of such
charges or any of them, but if the right of removal in any case is vested exclusively
in the Legislature, the Governor may suspend from further duty any such officer or
head of a department so charged and shall transmit to the Legislature at the earliest
possible date a written report of his findings with his recommendations thereon for
consideration and action by the legislature.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:24-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:24-7 cover?
Section 52:24-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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