>Gov. Christie orders complete review of N.J. purchasing laws, public contracting processes
Gov. Chris Christie has ordered a complete review of state purchasing laws and the public contracting processes, prompted by a report that showed one in five multimillion dollar purchases made by governments in New Jersey broke the law.
He said he intends to simplify the rules, leaving less room for errors and therefore less cover for violations.
The Record and Herald News reported last month that previously confidential figures from the Comptroller’s Office showed errors and illegal provisions in one out of every five contracts worth $2 million or more. (Fletcher, The Record)
