N.J. Admin. Code § 10:7-8.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 10:7-8.1 - Sanctions for Non-Compliance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations

The county adjuster shall assure compliance with Federal and State law and these regulations or appropriate sanctions may be applied. A county's failure to submit required legal documents, financial reports and payments within the time periods specified may result in the imposition or initiation of sanctions by the Commissioner of the Department. Notice will be provided to the county governing body and the county adjuster prior to the imposition of sanctions when the county adjuster is found to not be in compliance with these rules. Sanctions shall be initiated at the Commissioner's discretion on a case-by-case basis. Sanctions may be administrative and/or financial. Administrative sanctions may be, but are not limited to, letters of warning and/or notice to the county for non-compliance and/or referral to the Attorney General for advice and/or action. Financial sanctions may be, but are not limited to, the withholding of funds from the county.