§ 52:15B-14 — Meetings with public officers, employees.

14. The Inspector General shall meet at periodic intervals, but at least twice annually, with the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor, and any other public officers or employees deemed necessary who perform audits, investigations, and performance reviews similar or identical to those authorized to be performed by the Inspector General for the purpose of consulting, coordinating, and cooperating with those officers and employees in the conduct of audits, investigations and reviews. The Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Auditor, and such other public officers or employees shall attend such meetings for the purpose of consultation, coordination, and cooperation with the Inspector General. The focus of all parties during such meetings shall be to: facilitate communication and exchange information on completed, current, and future audits, investigations, and reviews; avoid duplication and fragmentation of efforts; optimize the use of resources; avoid divisiveness and organizational uncertainty; promote effective working relationships; and avoid the unnecessary expenditure of public funds. L.2005,c.119,s.14.