52:19-11 - Examination and audit of accounts
52:19-11. Examination and audit of accounts
The comptroller shall examine, audit, adjust and settle all accounts due to or presented against the state, and certify the amount adjusted or allowed, to the treasurer for receipt or payment. He shall administer an oath to the person presenting the account, or to any witness presented on behalf of such person, or presented by the comptroller or attorney general on behalf of the state and shall examine such person or witness as to the truth, fairness, correctness and justice of the accounts. He shall keep a record or registry of all accounts so audited, adjusted, allowed and certified, and the time when the same was done.