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New Jersey Division of Local
Government Services
ADDRESS
101 S. Broad St., PO Box 803
Trenton, NJ 08625
PHONE
609-292-6613
FAX
609-292-9073
INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/lgs/
ADMINISTRATOR
Susan Jacobucci, Director
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.
SUBJECTS
Civic Organizations
Legal Services
LAST UPDATED
2/08