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Division of Local Government Services
Overview:
The Division of Local Government Services (“DLGS”) serves as an advocate for local government interests. DLGS provides technical and financial assistance in budgeting, financial reporting, joint services, purchasing, and management issues. Most importantly, however, it is responsible for the financial integrity of all local government units. DLGS reviews and approves all municipal, county and fire district budgets and reviews many local government financial actions and governs and guides the conduct of local government officials.
The Local Finance Board in the Division of Local Governmental Services has the statutory responsibility for promulgating rules and regulations on the fiscal operations and fiscal reporting, as well as overseeing the fiscal condition of all New Jersey municipalities, counties, local authorities and special districts.
The Local Finance Board is also responsible for the administration of the Local Government Ethics Law. Annual Financial Disclosure Statements for local officials, minimum ethical standards for local government employees, investigation of complaints and the issuance of advisory opinions all fall within the purview of the Board.
As part of its broader mission, the DLGS is renewing its partnership with municipalities to cultivate best practices in government and to support local best efforts with the State’s comprehensive network of available resources. The Division provides high-level technical assistance through comprehensive management consulting services to local government agencies utilizing experienced local government professionals and data-driven analytics at no cost to local agencies.
Potential Areas of Internship for Students with the following Academic Majors: Accounting; Business Administration; Law and Justice; Political Science; Pre-Law; Public Policy.
Position 1: Local Finance Board
Working with the Executive Secretary of the Local Finance Board, the intern would assist in researching pertinent information required by the Local Finance Board to evaluate applications presented to the Board for their approval. The intern would also be involved in researching ethics complaints that are filed with the Local Finance Board.
Position 2: Administrative Services Unit
Working with the DLGS Staff, the intern would assist in the monitoring of grant awards provided to local governmental entities to ensure compliance with the grant specifications. The grant programs include the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant Program, which will help local and regional fire departments in New Jersey provide first responders with proper protective and cleaning equipment and the Local Recreation Improvement Grant, a competitive grant that supports improvement and repair of public-school recreational facilities including local parks, municipal recreation centers, and local stadiums.