Hudson County Unveils New Inspector General | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Hudson County just launched a new Office of Inspector General to root out fraud, waste, and misconduct—hiring a seasoned, independent law enforcement leader to serve as watchdog. The Law Department director will pick the appointee, who’ll investigate issues, recommend reforms, and refer criminal cases to prosecutors. This move follows a recent guilty plea by a former official with organized crime ties—but officials stress it’s part of a long-planned push for accountability, modeled after Essex County’s successful setup. Commissioners unanimously backed the initiative, aiming to restore public…