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NJ S386

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Pennacchio

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the State Auditor's authority to conduct performance review audits of entities receiving funds from political subdivisions of the State, in addition to those receiving State funds

  • Requires the State Auditor to prominently publish all audit reports and performance review results on the Legislature's homepage for at least 14 calendar days following release, and maintain them on a dedicated State Auditor webpage

  • Mandates performance review audits of all New Jersey Economic Development Authority business assistance and incentive programs at least once every two years

  • Audits must cover all EDA programs providing monetary or financial assistance, including grants, loans, loan guarantees, tax credits, tax exemptions, and other benefits to businesses, including film and digital media production companies

  • Requires the State Auditor to transmit audit reports to the Legislature within six months of completing each biennial performance review

Legislative Description

Expands audit powers of State Auditor; requires online publication of certain materials; requires performance review audits of certain business incentive programs.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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