NJ Department of Education, Office of Fiscal Accountabilty and Compliance Employee Directory
Government AdministrationNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
The Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) is a division within the New Jersey Department of Education that handles investigative and auditing functions related to the state’s public schools receiving federal and state support. Its responsibilities include reviewing information, investigating issues, and conducting background checks for applicants seeking positions in New Jersey schools, operating under the authority of state statutes. Based in Trenton, the office serves as a professional oversight body intended to ensure proper use of funds and adherence to regulatory requirements across school districts. OFAC functions as a government administration unit focused on accountability and compliance within education. Its work supports the state’s governance of school funding and safeguarding processes, addressing information that affects the supervision and integrity of educational institutions that receive state and federal aid. The office reports to the Commissioner and maintains regulatory and investigative duties as part of the Department of Education’s broader oversight framework.