As previously reported, The Division of Local Government Servies (DLGS) has issued Local Finance Notice 2025-13 updating the Best Practices Inventory due October 24.
New for this year, municipalities operating on both a State and Calendar Fiscal Year budget cycle must submit their completed Best Practices Inventory to DLGS by close of business on October 24.
There are a total of 70 questions on the Best Practices Inventory with six new scored questions and nine unscored questions. Each municipality must receive a minimum score of 32 to receive its full final aid payment. Please see DLGS Best Practice Inventory Instructions and the FAQ for more details concerning directions and login and access information. If technical assistance is required, please email Matthew.Gallello@dca.nj.gov. For questions regarding the best practices inventory, please email bestpractices@dca.nj.gov.
Contact: Erin Knoedler, Legislative Analyst, EKnoedler@njlm.org, 609-695-3481, x116.