Exiting NJ comptroller blasts lawmakers’ ‘acquiescence’ of corruption

Kevin Walsh investigated public corruption for six years as New Jersey's acting comptroller. He says lawmakers failed to heed his myriad recommendations.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 1,046

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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In almost six years as New Jersey’s acting comptroller, Kevin Walsh has issued more than 100 reports and audits revealing public fraud, waste, and abuse that cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

In each, he handed lawmakers evidence of corruption and a roadmap for reform, listing recommendations that typically require legislative action. But legislators too often ignored his recommendations and sometimes even acted to undermine his work, Walsh said.

Now, …

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