Union City has hired a career federal prosecutor to serve as its inspector general, a new post created to provide oversight of public contracts and government budgets to the city government and the Board of Education.
David Malagold joined the Justice Department as a trial attorney in 2002 and has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey since 2006. He spent six years as chief of the Organized Crime/Gangs Unit, and seven years in the Cybercrime Unit.
“As we value ethical standards and government efficiency, we are excited to welcome Mr. Malagold to Union City. We look forward to his vast law enforcement expertise and impeccable career experience further assisting us in maintaining our high standards of government integrity and efficiency for residents,” said Mayor Brian Stack. “We are confident that his presence will provide even greater productivity for both residents and students.”…