Hudson County loses appeal in comptroller case over improper $13.5M jail contract

Comptroller, Now Courts Found County Improperly Awarded Prison Contract

In a decision Monday, the Superior Court’s Appellate Division affirmed Acting State Comptroller Kevin Walsh’s finding that Hudson County misinterpreted the law while procuring and awarding a health services contract for the Hudson County Correctional Center. It comes as state lawmakers reportedly consider a bill that would end the government watchdog’s ability to issue subpoenas […] The post Comptroller, Now Courts Found County Improperly Awarde…

Hudson County loses appeal in comptroller case over improper $13.5M jail contract

The Hudson County government lost an appeal on the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller’s case that said they improperly awarded a $13.5 million contract for healthcare services at their correctional facility in Kearny. By John Heinis/Hudson County View The comptroller’s office filed a lawsuit against the county in August 2024 after warning them […] The post Hudson County loses appeal in comptroller case over improper $13.5M jail contract …