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A 5299·NJ·house

Requires local budgets to be prepared using generally accepted accounting principles.

In CommitteeFiled Jun 23, 2026
Sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee

Jun 23, 2026

Summary

The bill would mandate that all municipal and county budgets in New Jersey be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). It targets local government finance offices and aims to make budgeting more consistent and transparent. The measure has been introduced in the House and sent to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.

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