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2020 GFOA of NJ ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE 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. Registration for sponsors and exhibitors is open. Reserve your sponsor and exhibit space today! 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. COVID-19 Policies NJ Department of Health Executive Directive 20-023 - Health & Safety Standards for Outdoor Amusement and Water Parks NJ Department of Health Executive Directive 20-022 - Health & Safety Standards for Pools and Aquatic Facilities NJ Department of Health Executive Directive 20-021 - COVID-19 Child Care & Youth Summer Camp Standards Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQs for State Employees Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Guidelines for State Employees Executive Order 159 on Extending Certain Statutory Guidelines (APPENDIX) Executive Order 159 on Extending Certain Statutory Guidelines Press Release - Governor Signs State Spending Plan Into Law for Extended Fiscal Year to Help Weather Continued Fallout from COVID-19 NJ Department of Health Executive Directive 20-019 (REVISED) - COVID-19 Protocols for Food or Beverage Establishments Offering Services on Outdoor Dining Areas Updated Travel Advisory as of June 30, 2020 Executive 158 - Temporarily Prohibits Resumption of Indoor Dining Until Further Notice Travel Advisory FAQs as of June 26, 2020 Executive Order 157 on Indoor Dining and Recreational Activities NJ Department of Health - COVID-19 Protocols for Food or Beverage Establishments Offering Service in Outdoor and Indoor Areas NJ Department of Education - Schools Reopening: Restart & Recovery Plan for Education Tri-State Advisory on Travel Self Quarantine Executive Order 155 - Limited In-Person Instruction at Institutions of Higher Education or Trade/Training Schools on July 1, 2020 OEM Administrative Order 2020-16: Reopening of Retail Mall with Certain Restrictions on June 29, 2020 NJ Department of Health - Guidance for Sports Activities Executive Order 154 - Reopening of Personal Care Services on June 22, 2020 OEM Administrative Order 2020 - 15: Reopening of Venues, Libraries, Schools, Real Estate Open Houses, Essential Retail Businesses, Car Washes, Yard Sales, Special Events and Private Tutoring Facilities DCA Administrative Order 2020-09 - Reopening of Personal Care Services: Cosmetology, Massage and Bodywork Therapy Services Executive Order 153 - Opening of Outdoor Swimming Pools on June 22, 2020 Executive Order 152 - Increase on Limits of Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings NJ Department of Health - Information on Opening of Outdoors Swimming Pools NJ Department of Health - COVID-19 Youth Camp Standards Executive Order 150 - Outdoor Dining Division of Alcohol Beverage Control - Temporary COVID-19 Permit to Expand Liquor Licensed Premises NJ Department of Health - Protocols on Outdoor Dining Press Release: Governor Murphy Announces Entering Stage 2 of Restart & Recovery on June 15th Adjustment to Public Bidding Threshold Executive Order 149 - Resumption of Child Care Services, Youth Day Camps and Youth Organized Sports Information Concerning Alternatives to Commencement Ceremonies COVID-19 Short-term Rental Assistance Program NJ DCA - DLGS - LFN 2020-13 Fiscal Deadlines NJ DCA - DLGS - DLGS Director Extension Order NJ DCA - DLGS - Emergency Regulations Concerning Local Unit Electronic Procurement NJ DCA - DLGS - Emergency Regulations Concerning Administration of Competitive Contracting Process NJ DCA - DLGS - Emergency Regulations Concerning Contracts Subject to Public Bidding Press Release: Modified In-Person Graduation Ceremonies to Begin on July 6 Report on the Financial Condition of the NJ State Budget for Fiscal Years 2020 & 2021 Press Release - NJ State Projected Budget Cuts as Part of Revised Fiscal Plan to Weather COVID-19 Crisis NJ Administrative Order 2020-13 - Authorization to Reopen Car/Motorcycle/Boat Dealerships and Bike Shops on 05/20/2020 NJ Department of Health - Guidance for Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Resume Elective Surgery and Invasive Procedures NJ Department of Health - Guidance for Hospitals to Resume Elective Surgery and Invasive Procedures Executive Order 147 - Authorized Certain Outdoor Activities The SMART Act Strategic Restart of the Economy The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health through Public Health Executive Order 146 - Charter Fishing and Watercraft Rental Businesses Executive Order 145 - Elective Surgeries Executive Order 144 - Vote-by-mail July 2020 Primary Election Executive Order 143 - Reopening of State Beaches and Lake Communities Executive Order 142 - Non-essential Construction, Curbside Pickup, & Car Gatherings Executive Order 141 - Expanded Testing for Contact Tracing NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Adds More Online Services NJ Department of Law & Public Safety - Letter to Department of Education on High School Graduations NJ Administrative Order 2020-12: Recreation & Entertainment Activities NJ Department of Health - NJ Student Nurses Strong Initiative Executive Order 138 - Extension on Public Health & State Emergencies NJ DCA - DLGS - Local Finance Notice 2020-12: Operational Strategies NJ DCA - DLGS - Local Finance Notice 2020-11: Fiscal Recovery Executive Order 136 - Environmental Statutory Deadlines Executive Order 135 - Wedding and Working Papers Administrative Order 2020-11-Construction of Religious Facilities Press Release-Schools Remain Closed for Remaining Academic Year NJDOC COVID-19 Testing and Housing Program for First Responders NJ Dept. of Children and Families - CSOC Quick Facts NJ Dept. of Health - Antibody Testing Guidance NJ Dept. of Health - Animal Health Issues During COVID-19 Executive Order 133 - Reopening of State Parks and Golf Courses Executive Order 132 - Electronic Petition Submission & Signature Collection on Initiatives & Referanda NJ Dept. of Labor Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Executive Order 130 - Property Tax Grace Period Administrative Order 2020-10 Essential Retail Businesses Executive Order 129 - Gun Permit Governor Murphy's Six Principles Executive Order 128 - Tenants Use of Security Deposits Second Omnibus Order on Court Operations & Legal Practice Administrative Order 2020-9 on Hotels, Motels & Guest Rooms NJ DCA - DLGS - Property Tax Interest Rate FEMA Public Assistance Grant NJ DEP Public Hearing Fees NJ MVC Operations NJ Division of Revenue - Notary Public Manual Updated NJ Division of Revenue - Notary Public Manual Appendix Updated NJ DCA - Forclosure Intention Filing System for Residential Properties IBank Municipal Bond Support NJ DCA -DLGS - Local Operational Guidance
NJ DCA - DLGS - Local Finance Notice - Supplemental Procurement Guidance Executive Order 127 on Rulemaking Process
Executive Order 126 on Telecommunications Providers Executive Order 125 on Additional Mitigation Executive Order 124 on Temporary Reprieve for Certain At-Risk Inmates Housed in State Prisons
Executive Order 123 on Insurance Premium Grace Periods
Executive Order 122 on Non-Essential Construction
Executive Order 120 on Postponement on June 2nd Primary Election until July 7th
NJ DCA– DLGS - Local Finance Notice FEMA Public Assistance Program
NJ DCA - GRC Guidance on OPRA
Executive Order 118 on State/County Parks Closings
Executive Order 117 on Student Assessments
Executive Order 116 on School Elections
Executive Order 115 on Hiring Certain Retirees During COVID-19
Administrative Order 2020-8 on Hotels, Motels and Guest Homes
New State and Federal Programs Related to Enhancing Liquidity in the Municipal Debt Market
Governor Murphy Announces Mortgage Payment Relief
US Dept. of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions & Answers
NJ DOH Updated COVID-19 Information Sharing with Law Enforcement
SNAP Assistance and Benefits During COVID-19
NJEDA Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Murphy signs S-2304 - Family Leave & Disability Benefits During Epidemic-Related Emergencies
Governor Murphy's Executive Order 110 on Day Care Centers
NJ DCA - DGLS - LFN - State Aid Certification for Municipalities
NJ DCA - DGLS - LFN - Guidance on Budgets, Tax Bills & Deposit of Funds
Administrative Order 2020-6 Essential Retail Businesses - COVID-19
NJ Treasury Disclosure Statement - Reserve Monies - COVID-19
GOVERNOR MURPHY'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS 03/21/2020
Executive Order 2020-3 Mandatory Facility Closures
Executive Order 107
Executive Order 108
NEW GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
NJ Attorney General COVID-19 Message
NJ Law Enforcement COVID-19 Guidance
Temporary SLEO III COVID-19
GOVERNOR MURPHY'S ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER TO CLOSE CERTAIN FACILITIES
COVID-19 Mandatory Facility Closures
GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY'S MESSAGE DURING COVID-19
March 17, 2020 - "#COVID19 UPDATES: We've received 89 new positive test results since yesterday, bringing our statewide total to 267.
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
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
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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 info@gfoanj.org upon completion. If you have been a CMFO for 5+ years and are interested in serving as a mentor, please contact write to info@gfoanj.org to take the next step. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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