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General NewsImportant FAST Annual and Supplemental Debt Statement Update - 09/05/2025 The Division of Local Government Services has created standardized Excel templates for Annual Debt Statements and Supplemental Debt Statements, replacing the existing process of completing data entry directly in FAST and generating a PDF copy of the submitted information. State Fiscal Year municipalities are currently using the new template for their SFY 2025 Annual Debt Statement, while Calendar Year municipalities and all counties will use the new template starting with their CY 2025 Annual Debt Statement. All municipalities and counties, regardless of budget cycle, must use the Excel template of the Supplemental Debt Statement starting today, September 4, 2025. All templates are made available on the Division's FAST webpage: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/Fast.shtml. The Annual and Supplemental Debt Statement submission process is similar to that of the Budget and Annual Financial Statement, where, upon completion of the Excel workbook, it is uploaded to FAST and submitted by the Chief Financial Officer. All existing user access to these modules will remain intact, with those with the data entry level of access able to upload documents, while those with CFO access will be able to upload and submit documents. No data entry will be required in FAST itself for these modules. Data entry tabs will be removed, and uploads and submission will take place on the "Attachments & Submission" tab within the record. For Supplemental Debt Statements, additional statuses will be added in order for municipalities and counties to indicate to the Division the final action on a bond ordinance. When an SDS is submitted, it will default to the status of "Filed - Pending Adoption." Within each SDS record, the CFO will be able to update the status to "Filed - Approved" or "Filed - Rescinded," indicating whether the ordinance was ultimately adopted. This functionality will be available soon. For any questions regarding this update or FAST technical assistance, contact Matt Gallello at Matthew.Gallello@dca.nj.gov. DEADLINE APPROACHING - 2025 Governor's Conference on Housing and Econo - 09/05/2025The event will be held on September 16 -17, at the Harrah's Atlantic City Waterfront Conference Center. DEADLINE APPROACHING! The Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development is quickly approaching! Advance, online registration is only available through September 8, so make sure to register today at: https://web.cvent.com/event/0fe091cd-4a30-4e9d-9a9a-d68adf370043/summary. Join us and learn valuable information and effective strategies to improve affordable housing and economic development across the state. On-site registration will be available at the conference at a cost of $350. We will accept credit card, check, or purchase order payments ONLY. No cash or invoicing will be accepted. For more information, visit our attendee FAQs at: https://web.cvent.com/event/0fe091cd-4a30-4e9d-9a9a-d68adf370043/websitePage:fb35e5e4-0f6a-4e5a-8f68-c86e9666abf8. Register Now for the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development at: https://web.cvent.com/event/0fe091cd-4a30-4e9d-9a9a-d68adf370043/summary. REMINDER: Additional details are constantly being added to this year's conference. Make sure to bookmark njhousingconference.com to stay up to date! SIGN UP FOR THE BUS TOUR! Get ready to explore the vibrant layers of Atlantic City beyond the famous Boardwalk and casinos. This guided tour takes you through the heart of a city undergoing dynamic transformation - where history, culture, community, and opportunity intersect. Date: September 16 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM Note: Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups will be available at the conference. HOTEL INFORMATION -WHILE AVAILABILITY LASTS! Overnight accommodations can be booked for Monday, September 15, 2025 and Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Harrah's Resort in the Waterfront Tower using the online link https://book.passkey.com/go/SH09GC5. Reservations can also be made by phone at 888-516-2215 and using the group code SH09GC5. Book Your Room Today at: https://web.cvent.com/event/0fe091cd-4a30-4e9d-9a9a-d68adf370043/websitePage:9884efc7-534e-42b2-a7c7-39168fc0ea36. Each year, the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development attracts an increasing number of public and private sector housing development professionals. Your support ensures the success of this conference. - The JAHMA Foundation Thank you to our Sponsors!
Our Sponsors: Hospitality Sponsor: Enterprise Lanyard Name Badge Holder Sponsor: WinnCompanies Conference App Sponsor: Dimension Energy PNC Bank Networking Reception Sponsor: LISC New Jersey Netflix New Jersey's Clean Energy Program The Community Preservation Corporation The Michaels Organization Thriven Design Walters Group Charging Station/WIFI Sponsor: OceanFirst Bank PS&S Architecture & Engineering PSE&G Red Stone Equity Partners LLC Restrepo & Associates Dessert Reception Sponsor: NJ Lecet NJ Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation Zillow Video Sponsor: United Methodist Communities (UMC BEAM) Urban Practice LLC Women and Business Session Sponsor: NJ Womens Affordable Housing/Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Bus Tour Sponsor: Connell Foley LLP Moderate Income Management Company General Sponsor: Boston Financial Cohen Liuzzo PLLC Columbia Bank KOW Building Consultants MaGrann Associates M&T Bank Nan McKay & Associates Pennrose Piazza & Associates, Inc. PRC Regions Affordable Housing V.J. Scozzari & Sons, Inc. Exhibitors: - New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA): https://www.jahma.org/ - NJ Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/ - NJ Economic Development Authority: https://www.njeda.gov/ - NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/ - NJ Redevelopment Authority: https://njra.us/ - African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ - American Architectural Window & Door - Anchor Pest Control - August Mack Environmental, Inc. - Bay Point Electric - Brucato Foot & Ankle Surgery - CohnReznick - Corbett Exterminating - CORT - Cozy Living Furniture Solutions - Department of Community Affairs, Fire Safety - DECORS USA LLC - Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, P.C. - Fabuwood - Fresh Focus - Goldstein LePore LLC - GZA, GeoEnvironmental, Inc. - Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey - Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey - KMA Design Studio - Lerepco IT Group - LTCO/I Choose Home NJ - M. Miller & Son - MarbleJam Kids Inc. - MidAtlantic Engineering Partners LLC - Monarch Housing Associates - National Tenant Network - Navicore Solutions - NeighborWorks America - New Jersey Community Capital - NJ Department of Environmental Protection - New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Parker Connected Communities - Potential in Us LLC - Quarks Advantage - RetireReady NJ - South Jersey Gas/Elizabethtown Gas - Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey - The Housing Partnership of New Jersey - The Partnerships for America - TN Ward Company - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Westwood Hardware Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates! If you have any questions, please contact us at njhousingconference@njhmfa.gov. Get Connected, Follow Us on Social! Follow the Governor's Conference on Housing and Economic Development on https://www.facebook.com/Njhousingconf and https://www.instagram.com/njhousingconf/. You can also follow our host agencies to learn about programs, events, and resources relevant to you and your community.
- New Jersey Affordable Housing Management Association (JAHMA): https://www.jahma.org/ - NJ Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/ - NJ Economic Development Authority: https://www.njeda.gov/ - NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/ - NJ Redevelopment Authority: https://njra.us/ - African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ - American Architectural Window & Door - Anchor Pest Control - August Mack Environmental, Inc. - Bay Point Electric - Brucato Foot & Ankle Surgery - CohnReznick - Corbett Exterminating - CORT - Cozy Living Furniture Solutions - Department of Community Affairs, Fire Safety - DECORS USA LLC - Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza & Reed, P.C. - Fabuwood - Fresh Focus - Goldstein LePore LLC - GZA, GeoEnvironmental, Inc. - Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey - Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey - KMA Design Studio - Lerepco IT Group - LTCO/I Choose Home NJ - M. Miller & Son - MarbleJam Kids Inc. - MidAtlantic Engineering Partners LLC - Monarch Housing Associates - National Tenant Network - Navicore Solutions - NeighborWorks America - New Jersey Community Capital - NJ Department of Environmental Protection - New Jersey Department of Children and Families - Parker Connected Communities - Potential in Us LLC - Quarks Advantage - RetireReady NJ - South Jersey Gas/Elizabethtown Gas - Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey - The Housing Partnership of New Jersey - The Partnerships for America - TN Ward Company - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Westwood Hardware NJSTART Q3 2025 Newsletter - 09/03/2025
The NJSTART Quarterly Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest updates, important announcements and highlights from the past few months. Each edition is packed with valuable insights, upcoming training & events, NJ State Contract updates, and other valuable resources. Reminder to make sure your organization is registered with NJSTART. Register at https://njstart.info/users-buyers-registration. For additional information, please refer to https://njstart.info/supplier-quarterly-newsletter-q3-2025. NJSTART 101 Training Webinar Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm For questions, email: coop-njstart@mdfcommerce.com. DCA’s Lead Remediation and Abatement Program - 08/21/2025This notice is being sent on behalf of DCA's Division of Housing and Community Resources. We are reaching out to share an important grant opportunity that may benefit many residents in your community. The Lead Remediation and Abatement Program provides funding to help homeowners and renters address lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978. Lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially to young children. This program is designed to make homes safer and healthier by identifying and eliminating lead-based paint hazards. Key benefits of the grant: - Free lead inspections and risk assessments - Funding to cover the cost of lead remediation or abatement work - Improved long-term property value and enhanced family health The household residing in the unit must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income. For additional information, please refer to https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/lrap.shtml. For questions regarding this program: If residents have questions or need help getting started, our team is available to assist. Please contact Tamara Canady at lrap@dca.nj.gov. Municipal Clerks, please forward to notice to: Health Department, Construction Official, or appropriate personnel who handle lead inspections.
NJSTART Q3 2025 Newsletter - 09/03/2025 The NJSTART Quarterly Newsletter is your go-to source for the latest updates, important announcements and highlights from the past few months. Each edition is packed with valuable insights, upcoming training & events, NJ State Contract updates, and other valuable resources. Reminder to make sure your organization is registered with NJSTART. Register at https://njstart.info/users-buyers-registration.
For additional information, please refer to https://njstart.info/supplier-quarterly-newsletter-q3-2025.
NJSTART 101 Training Webinar Tuesday, September 16 at 2:00 pm
For questions, email: coop-njstart@mdfcommerce.com. Garden State C-PACE Program Now Live - 08/08/2025In August 2021, Governor Murphy signed into law P.L. 2021, c. 201 authorizing the establishment of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program. The Garden State C-PACE Program is a voluntary financing tool which allows qualifying commercial real property owners to access financing for undertaking qualifying energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency improvements on their buildings. The loan financing the C-PACE project is repaid through a local improvement assessment imposed as a continuous first lien on the property (save for subsequent taxes, charges, or assessments) and billed to the property owner. Upon collecting the assessment installment, the municipality must remit the proceeds to the lender. The principal amount of the C-PACE assessment, when combined with mortgage and other lien obligations on a property shall not exceed 90 percent of the appraised value of the property after including the value created by the C-PACE project. The maximum duration of a C-PACE assessment shall not exceed the weighted average useful life of the improvements in the C-PACE project or 30 years, whichever is less. A property with delinquent taxes, charges, or assessments shall not be eligible for a C-PACE assessment. P.L. 2021, c.201 directed the NJ Economic Development Authority (EDA) to develop guidelines for Garden State C-PACE, including the standard forms of documentation to be used by program participants, and to implement, administer and oversee the Program. Further information on the process, including program guidelines and standard documents, can be found at https://www.njeda.gov/c-pace/. Please thoroughly review these materials. In order for a property owner to take advantage of the Garden State C-PACE program, a municipality must first adopt an Opt-In Ordinance. There is no cost to a municipality to participate. A model opt-in ordinance can be found at https://www.njeda.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Appendix-B-Model-Opt-In-Ordinance-1.docx Please reach out to gardenstatecpace@njeda.gov for more information or if you plan on pursuing adoption in your municipality. Now that the Garden State C-PACE Program is fully launched through the auspices of EDA, the prior PACE program under L. 2011, c.187 requiring DLGS approval has sunset. NJLM Webinar on OPRA Update for All Municipal Officials - 08/04/2025This notice is being sent on behalf of: New Jersey League of Municipalities On August 27, 2025 from 10:00a.m. - 11:40a.m. the New Jersey League of Municipalities will be hosting a webinar on the topic of the new NJ ELEC reporting requirements. This webinar will provide attendees with a brief and basic understanding of OPRA and how the changes implemented under P.L. 2024, c.16 are going. In addition to the presentation, we will have an "Ask OPRA" segment. Have your OPRA question answered by the experts. Please submit your questions before the seminar to dholland@njlm.org using the subject line "Ask OPRA." Presenters: Frank F. Caruso, Executive Director, Government Records Council
Registration Fee: Member Rate: $45.00 per attendee Non-Member: $65.00 per attendee
CEUs: CMFO/CCFO-2.0 Off Mgmt; CTC-2.0 Gen/Sec; CPWM-2.0 GOVT; RMC-2.0 Rec; QPA 2.0 Off Admin/Gen Duties; CPA-2.0 PD; CRP-1.5 Classroom; NJCLE-2.0; PACLE 1.5*; LGLP-3.0; SHRM-1.5 PDC; RPPO/RPPS-2.0 M/S; Planning Board-1.5 Technical, Zoning Officials-1.5 Technical, Land Use-1.5 Technical; Rutgers Diplomate-2.0 To Register for the program, go to: https://njlm.regfox.com/opra-webinar For Questions regarding this program: Danielle Holland, Senior Manager, Continuing Education, 609-695-3481 ext. 118 or dholland@njlm.org Municipal Attorney Training Program - 07/28/2025This Notice is being sent on behalf of Rutgers Center for Government Services Rutgers University's Center for Government Services (CGS), in partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys (NJILGA), is pleased to open registration for the Fall 2025 semester of the Diplomate in New Jersey Local Government Law Program. This advanced training initiative is designed for municipal attorneys seeking to deepen their knowledge, enhance their professional skills, and earn their Diplomate in NJ Law certificate. Three courses will be offered this fall; all approved for CLE and DCA DLGS continuing education credits. For additional information, please refer to: https://cgs.rutgers.edu/programs/municipal-attorney-training. For questions regarding this program: cgs@docs.rutgers.edu. Municipal Clerks, please forward to Municipal Attorneys New Prompt Payment Interest Rates: Construction & Non-Construction Con - 07/18/2025Circular 26-03-OMB from the NJ Treasury - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announces the new prompt payment interest rate for construction and non-construction business concerns for State Fiscal Year 2026. As of July 1, 2025, the prompt payment interest rates are 8.5% (construction contracts) and 3.0% (non-construction contracts) respectively. These interest rates are subject to change annually. OMB Circular 26-03-OMB is available on the NJ Local Agency Procurement Laws webpage at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/lpcl_docs/cir26-03-OMB.pdf and on the State Infobank webpage for circular letters at https://www.nj.gov/infobank/circular/cir26-03-OMB.pdf. Please review Local Finance Notices 2006-21 (construction) and 2019-02 (non-construction) for a detailed explanation on how these prompt payment laws impact local governments and boards of education. New LFN 2025-10 Storm Recovery & Response - 07/17/2025Governor Murphy has declared a state of emergency via Executive Order 392 in response to the severe storms on July 14. Local Finance Notice 2025 -10, available at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2025/2025-10.pdf, provides valuable guidance on post-storm budget and procurement matters. Storm-impacted local units and boards of education should read this Notice thoroughly. CY 2025/FY 2026 State Aid Recapitulation & Payment Schedules - 07/10/2025 Local Finance Notice 2025-09 (https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2025/2025-09.pdf) summarizes the State Aid payment program for CY 2025 and SFY 2026 municipal budgets. The State Aid breakdown and amounts for each payment cycle on the dynamic Municipal Aid Recapitulation Schedule are posted on the Division of Local Government Services website at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/resources/Muni_StateAid.shtml under the State Aid Recapitulation and Payment Schedules heading.
FY2025 LEAP Grant Awards - 07/08/2025 DCA Awards More Than $5.9 million in Local Achievement Assistance Program (LEAP) Grants; Grant Funding Will Help Promote and Accomplish Shared Services Initiatives TRENTON, NJ - The Murphy Administration, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and the State's Shared Services Czars today announced the Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant awards for fiscal year 2025. These grants, totaling $5,922,935, provide financial assistance to local government entities such as counties, municipalities, school districts, authorities, and fire districts across the State of New Jersey to identify, study, and implement shared services initiatives. The program, which is administered by DCA's Division of Local Government Services (DLGS), is aimed at encouraging towns to incorporate shared service agreements into their management strategies to increase governmental efficiency, enhance community services, and help save taxpayer dollars. "Shared services continue to prove their value as an effective tool for local governments to reduce expenses and streamline resources. It's a win-win for neighboring communities that are looking for innovative ways to coordinate and even enhance their existing services," said DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez. "We are pleased that local leaders across the state are taking advantage of these taxpayer-saving opportunities, and we look forward to the resulting shared service agreements that come from this new round of LEAP grants." The LEAP grants provide direct support to advance shared service implementation across New Jersey. Since the program launched in fiscal year 2020, there have been 150 LEAP grants awarded, totaling more than $22.3 million. For a complete description of each grant, please visit https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/Leap_grants.shtml. A copy of the grant management guidelines can also be found at: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/Leap_grants.shtml. New LFN 2025-08 - Contracting Threshold Adjustments - 07/08/2025 Local Finance Notice 2025-08, available at https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/lfns/2025/2025-08.pdf, announces contracting thresholds recently updated by State Treasury (public bidding) and by the Office of the State Comptroller (procurement review). The current bid thresholds for Local Public Contracts Law (LPCL) and Public School Contracts Law (PSCL) contracting units are as follows: LPCL without QPA: $17,500 PSCL without QPA: $39,000 LPCL and PSCL with QPA: $53,000 Please review this Notice for a thorough review of procurement-related thresholds applicable to your contracting unit. GPANJ - Fall Mini Conference - 06/26/2025The Governmental Purchasing Association of New Jersey (GPANJ) will be holding its Annual Fall Mini Conference on September 25, 2025. Windsor Conference Center/Holiday Inn 399 Monmouth St. East Windsor, NJ 08520. CEU's have been approved by DCA for the following certifications: QPA, RMC, CMFO/CCFO, CTC, and CPWM. Credits have also been approved by Rutgers for RPPO and RPPS certifications. A continental breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Additional details, including the schedule of sessions with CEU credits and online registration, are available at: http://www.gpanj.com. Notice of Adjustment to Statutory Contract Review Thresholds - 06/02/2025This Notice is being sent on behalf of the Office of the State Comptroller - Public Contracting Oversight Division. Take notice that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:15C-10(d), the Office of the State Comptroller, after consultation with the Department of the Treasury, has exercised statutory authority to adjust the threshold amounts set forth in N.J.S.A 52:15C-10 (a) and (b). Accordingly, as of July 1, 2025, all "contracting units" as defined pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:15C-10(a) shall notify the Office of the State Comptroller of contracts that meet or exceed the below thresholds as follows: (1) For contracts involving consideration or an expenditure of more than $3,000,000, but less than $15,200,000, no later than 20 business days after the contract award; (2) For contracts involving consideration or an expenditure of $15,200,000 or more, at the earliest time practicable as the contracting unit commences the procurement process, but no later than the time the contracting unit commences preparation of: any bid specification or request for proposal; concession offering; proposal to purchase, sell, or lease real estate; or other related activities and contracts, but not less than 30 days prior to public advertisement or other public or private solicitation; and (3) For contracts issued pursuant to an emergency or public exigency involving consideration or an expenditure of more than $3,000,000, no later than 30 business days after the award of a contract. For additional information, please refer to https://nj.gov/comptroller/about/work/contracting/contracts.shtml. For questions regarding this program: contracts@osc.nj.gov. Commissioner Suarez - Shared Services Symposium - 05/23/2025The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez invites municipal leaders and key decision-makers to attend a virtual Shared Services Symposium that will feature the community benefits of shared service agreements. Attendees will learn how to access funding, and learn about free, expert services available through DCA's Division of Local Government Services Local Assistance Bureau. Presenters will share their first-hand experiences in successfully navigating shared service agreements and the positive outcomes achieved for their communities including enhanced services, heightened efficiency, improved safety, and reduced costs. They will share unique and creative ideas that shared services may be used. VIRTUAL SHARED SERVICES SYMPOSIUM Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Register through this link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/acd0d617-1a53-4d58-8b99-6a0d6f3422b4@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7. Presenters: - DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suarez - DCA Chief of Staff Kia King - Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson - Acting Administrative Director of NJ State Administrative Office of the Courts, previous Atlantic County Judge Michael J. Blee - Atlantic County Judge Mark H. Sandson - Mercer County Executive Dan Benson - Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden R.S.V.P. required. Click this link to register: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/acd0d617-1a53-4d58-8b99-6a0d6f3422b4@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7. For questions, email: Judith.drucker@dca.nj.gov. Municipal Clerks, please forward this message to the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Mayor, Shared Services Coordinators, Health Department, Public Safety Director, Municipal Attorney, Court Administrator, Construction Code Officials, Recreation Director, Tax Accessor, Municipal Court Judge, Municipal Auditor, Senior Center Director, and other Municipal Staff interested in learning more about shared service agreements. Notice sent to: County Managers/Administrators; Municipal Managers/Administrators; Municipal & County Clerks; Municipal & County CFOs; Clerks - County Boards of Commissioners; Public Works Managers; Authority Officials; Fire District Officials; Public Works Managers; Tax Collector; Qualified Purchasing Agents. NJHOMES Roadshow Events - 05/21/2025The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) invites key decision-makers to attend NJ Housing Opportunities for Municipal Equity and Success (NJHOMES), an innovative program designed to help municipal leaders successfully plan affordable housing that aligns with their community. It's your opportunity to gain early access to state-supported tools, funding pathways, and technical assistance that can drive growth, meet housing obligations, and strengthen your municipality's future. ALL ROADSHOW EVENTS ARE 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday 6/11: Moorestown Town Hall, 111 West 2nd Street Moorestown, NJ Tuesday 6/17:Essex County, Location TBD Thursday 6/26: HomeFront,101 Celia Way Ewing, NJ
Presenter: DCA Staff and other State Leaders Please be advised that this is an invitation-only event with limited seating available. Reservations will be limited to mayors, economic development directors, business administrators, municipal housing liaisons, and municipal attorneys. R.S.V.P. required. Send an email with the desired event date, your name, title, and municipality/organization to NJHomes@dca.nj.gov. For questions, email: NJHomes@dca.nj.gov. Municipal Clerks, please forward this notice only to Economic Development Directors, Municipal Housing Liaisons, Municipal Attorneys, and Mayors. Notice sent to: Municipal Clerks, Chief Financial Officers, and Municipal Managers/Administrators. LEAP Grant Application Deadline Reminder - 05/14/2025Local government entities are reminded that the deadline to submit a Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant application for FY 2025 is May 30, 2025. It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as possible due to the LEAP program's popularity and funding availability of the FY 2025 LEAP appropriation. Applications initiated in SAGE that are "in-progress" will not be evaluated or considered for LEAP funding if not submitted prior to the deadline. Grant applications are to be submitted through the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) at https://dcasage.intelligrants.com/portal.asp under the grant ID Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) 2025. Applications must include a resolution of the lead agency, resolutions of the participant agencies, completed supplemental forms (available at web address below), and a copy of the draft or finalized shared service agreement. Additional information about FY 2025 LEAP Program Guidelines, Grant Management Guidelines, applications, sample resolutions, supplemental forms and other detailed information is available at: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dlgs/programs/Leap_grants.shtml. Please direct questions to: DLGS.LeapGrant@dca.nj.gov. FAST Adopted Budget Certification - 05/02/2025Similar to prior years, municipalities and counties are reminded that certified copies of adopted budgets are typically made available in July, coinciding with the adoption of the State budget. Tax levy certifications are completed concurrently with budget certifications. Once available, a PDF copy of the certified adopted budget is posted in the FAST system and emailed by FAST to the CFO of the municipality. NJLM Mini Conference is Open for Registration - 04/30/2025The NJLM Mini Conference is a one-day conference held at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Attendees can earn up to 8 CEUs in one day for their professional licenses. Registration costs are $125 for members and $135 for nonmembers. To register: https://njlm.regfox.com/miniconference. For additional information, please refer to www.njlm.org/836/NJLM-Mini-Conference. For questions regarding this program, contact Danielle Holland, Continuing Education Manager at 609-695-3481 ext. 118 or dholland@njlm.org. |
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