N.J. Admin. Code § 7:22-2.19
The recipient bears primary responsibility for the administration and success of the grant project, including any subagreements made by the recipient for accomplishing grant objectives. Although recipients are encouraged to seek the advice and opinion of the Department on problems that may arise, the giving of such advice shall not shift the responsibility for final decisions from the recipient to the Department. The primary concern of the Department is that grant funds awarded pursuant to this subchapter be used in conformance with applicable Federal and State requirements to achieve grant and program objectives to promote the most efficient use of public funds, and to make optimum contributions to the betterment of the environment.
N.J. Admin. Code § 7:22-2.19