Combatting Public Corruption and Strengthening Public Confidence in Government and the Criminal Justice System in New Jersey
The Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) is tasked with a dual mission: to investigate violations of public trust and to develop policies that would rebuild faith in both government and our criminal justice system. OPIA includes both criminal prosecutors and trained investigators, who work together to prosecute cases involving public corruption, criminal violations of civil rights laws, and illegal use of force by law enforcement officers.
OPIA also includes an Office of Policing Policy which works to strengthen policing practices across New Jersey.
OPIA has a statewide Corruption Tipline: 1-844-OPIA-TIP (1-844-674-2847) and all information received through the Tipline can remain confidential.
Recent News
AG Platkin: Former Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Employee Pleads Guilty After Attempting to Influence PVSC Commissioner
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) employee has pleaded guilty after trying to influence a PVSC Commissioner in a corrupt attempt to advance in his career.
State Grand Jury Declines to Bring Criminal Charges in Connection with January 24, 2024 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in South Brunswick, N.J.
For Immediate Release: January 13, 2025 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Drew Skinner, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON —...
Clark Township Mayor Pleads Guilty for Using Town Employees to Run His Private Business and Submitting Forged Documents, Forfeits Office
Bonaccorso Forfeits His Position as Mayor and Is Barred from Any Future Public Office or EmploymentFor Immediate Release: January 10, 2025 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Drew Skinner,...