New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 18 - TREASURY - TAXATION
Chapter 31 - OFFICE OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
Subchapter 1 - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS; TRAINING FOR SPECIAL AGENTS
Section 18:31-1.1 - Background investigations

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 18:31-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The Division of Taxation may conduct background inquiries on applicants for Division of Taxation positions, Division of Revenue positions that will have access to confidential tax information, and subcontractor positions of the Division of Taxation and the Division of Revenue that will have access to confidential tax information to ensure that only qualified individuals of good character are appointed and that information contained on employment applications for positions with the Division of Taxation, the Division of Revenue, and subcontractor positions of the Division of Taxation and the Division of Revenue is accurate and complete. The inquiry will be conducted and the acquired information will be kept confidential in accordance with the Civil Service Act (11A:1-1 et seq.) and any other applicable laws, and may include the following:

1. Appropriate checks of records of criminal convictions and pending criminal charges;

2. State of New Jersey tax filing and payment record check, to assure that the applicant has complied with State tax laws;

3. Credit checks, to compare an applicant's credit information with the following:
i. The information listed on the application for employment with the Division of Taxation; and

ii. The information obtained through the New Jersey tax filing and payment record check, authorized under (a)2 above;

4. Confirmation of employment and checking on the reasons for separation;

5. Contacting references, as required;

6. Confirmation of any education listed on a candidate's application;

7. Motor vehicle checks; and

8. Other inquiries, including interviews, which stem from the above inquiries and which directly relate to criminal convictions or pending charges, tax compliance, financial responsibility, employment history, references, education, or other qualifications for the position sought.

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