N.J. Stat. § 32:25-9
Each advisory council shall render to the Attorney General of this State reports concerning the activities of the area or regional council at such time, in such form and manner, and containing such information as shall be prescribed by the Attorney General. The Attorney General may examine and investigate the accounts and records of the staff and employees of the advisory council. For the purpose of such examination and investigation, the Attorney General may compel the appearance and attendance of any persons whose testimony may be required, may administer oaths, take testimony, issue subpoenas and compel the production of books and papers, in the manner prescribed by law. Each area or regional agreement shall expressly provide for the compliance by the staff and employees of the council with the directions of the Attorney General regarding the making of reports and shall expressly provide for the submission of such officers and employees to examinations by and investigations of the Attorney General as herein provided.
N.J.S. § 32:25-9