Hudson County Executive Craig Guy proposed creating an Office of Inspector General on Monday, July 13, 2026, five days after former county Parks Department Director Russell Fallacara pleaded guilty in a federal bribery and kickback case.
Key Takeaways
- Hudson County Executive Craig Guy proposed creating an Office of Inspector General following Russell Fallacara’s July 8, 2026, guilty plea in a federal kickback case.
- Federal prosecutors said the 2019-to-2024 scheme involved more than $1.5 million in bribes and kickbacks tied to Hudson County Parks Department contracts.
- The proposed inspector general ordinance requires approval from the Hudson County Board of Commissioners before the office can be established.
Inspector General Ordinance Heads to County Commissioners
The proposed county ordinance was scheduled for introduction during the July 14 caucus meeting of the Hudson County Board of Commissioners. Approval by the commissioners and an amendment to the county code would be required before the office could be created.
Guy said the inspector general would serve as an internal watchdog and auditor for county operations and taxpayer spending. The office would review county departments, policies, contracts and financial practices.
Former Parks Director Admits Role in Kickback Scheme
Fallacara, 59, of Bayonne, pleaded guilty July 8 before U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi in Newark. He admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud through an information filed in federal court…