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New Jersey Division of Local Government Services (CRF ID #525)

ADDRESS
101 S. Broad St.
PO Box 803
Trenton, NJ 08625-0803

PHONE
609-292-6613

FAX
609-292-9073

EMAIL
dlgs@dca.state.nj.us

URL
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/lgs/

ADMINISTRATOR
Susan Jacobucci, Director

HOURS
MON-FRI: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

DESCRIPTION
The government agency, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which ensures the financial stability of local government by channelling federal and state funds to municipalities and and providing supervision and technical assistance to local and county governments to help them operate more efficiently and effectively.

PROGRAMS
Bureau of Financial Regulation and Assistance: Oversees the review of the budgets and audits of all local units of government, and ensures financial compliance with statutory law. Call 609-292-4806.

Bureau of Local Management Services: Helps local governments explore cost saving initiatives through regionalization. It answers questions about laws affecting local government; provides assistance to towns looking to attract new business through tax abatement programs, and oversees aid programs that help defray the cost of local police and fire programs. Call 609-292-7842.

Bureau of Authority Regulation: Oversees the more than 400 local authorities and fire districts in New Jersey and reviews their budgets and audits. It also oversees contracts awarded to privatize the water supply, waste treatment or solid waste disposal functions managed by local authorities. Call 609-984-0133.

Local Finance Board: The government agency which is responsible for ensuring the financial stability of local government. Municipal tax collectors, chief financial officers, clerks and public works managers must be certified through a rigorous academic and practical program that is run through this agency. It consists of 8 members who serve 5 year terms: 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, who serves ex-officio. Call 609-292-0479.

SUBJECT
SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

DATE MODIFIED
02-07-06