Government Finance Officers Association of NJ

Today is Day One of life in New Jersey under the aggressive social distancing measures we put in place yesterday to #FlattenTheCurve. I thank everyone who is taking these measures to heart, and urge others to follow their lead. If there is no reason to go out, don't go out. See the full message here.

NJ DCA - DGLS - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS & BUSINESS GUIDANCE

Given the recent attention to the potential impacts of cornoavirus, the NJ Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) issues this notice as a general precaution and to remind local units of options available to ensure the continued regular operation of government.

The Division of Local Government Services reminds local units that, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., (the "Open Public Meetings Act," or "Act"), public meetings may be held in person or by means of communication equipment, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b), to include streaming services and other online meeting platforms. Click here to continue reading. Also, a new link to provide guidance for businesses impacted by COVID-19 can be viewed at http://cv.business.nj.gov/.

GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE ORDER 104

TRENTON - 03/16/2020 - Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 104, implementing aggressive social distancing measures to mitigate further spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey. Among the directives, Governor Murphy's Executive Order indefinitely closes all public and private preschools, elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education, as well as closes all casinos, racetracks, gyms, movie theaters, and performing arts centers. The order also mandates that all non-essential retail, recreational, and entertainment businesses must cease daily operations from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. All restaurant establishments, with or without a liquor license, are limited to offering only delivery and/or take out-services only, both during daytime hours and after 8:00 p.m. Click here to view the executive order directs and Executive Order 104.

CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE: EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT & USE OF STORM RECOVERY RESERVES

Governor Murphy has declared a state of emergency via Executive Order 103 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Local Finance Notice (LFN) 2020-06 is being issued to provide emergency procurement guidance as well as guidance on the use of storm recovery reserves for coronavirus response. Please be aware that Executive Order 103 only addresses State-level procurement. For emergency procurement on a local level, please click here to read LFN 2020-06.

NJ STATE BUDGET DOCUMENTS
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Address
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget in Brief
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget at a Glance

2020 GFOA of NJ ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE

Registration for sponsors and exhibitors is now open. Reserve your sponsor and exhibit space today! The Government Finance Officers Association of New Jersey will be holding its 2020 Annual Fall Conference at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City from September 22nd to September 25th. Connect with over 500 attendees. Establish new partnerships and reconnect with existing ones. This event attracts CFOs, finance directors, budget directors, tax collectors, treasurers, controllers and others alike from all over the state of New Jersey who are focused on local, county and state government finance. Details on sponsorships and exhibition can be found in the GFOA of NJ Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information Packet.

EGG NOTICE – SUBMITTAL of the 2019 AFS and 2020 BUDGET THROUGH FAST

The Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) has released an EGG Notice. This notice provides updated guidance to municipalities and counties regarding submission of the 2019 Annual Financial Statement and 2020 Budget documents through the Financial Automation Submission and Tracking (FAST) Portal. Click here for the EGG Notice.

GFOA of NJ FALL CONFERENCE CEUs 2019

Please click here to obtain your GFOA of NJ Fall Conference CEUs 2019. Listed here are instructions on how to print and save your 2019 GFOA of NJ Fall Conference CEU Certificates.

If you would like to view the Power Point Presentations and videos of the seminars, please click here. Photos of the conference may be viewed here.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Did you know that GFOA of NJ offers a Mentorship Program for newly-licensed or soon-to-be licensed CMFO's who currently hold the CMFO title? The program is designed to provide knowledge, assistance and support for new CMFO's. You would be matched with a seasoned CMFO in your area who will gladly field questions and share their experiences. The initial questionnaire may be submitted to Sharon Smith at SharonESmithNJ@gmail.com upon completion. If you have been a CMFO for 5+ years and are interested in serving as a mentor, please contact Sharon Smith at SharonESmithNJ@gmail.com to take the next step. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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