Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Impact
The study mandated by A559 aims to identify the most effective methods for streamlining local government services without compromising the quality of service provided to residents. It will examine various aspects of service delivery including municipal courts, construction and fire code enforcements, health services, property tax assessments, public works, and emergency services. This targeted approach is expected to yield insights that can lead to data-driven policy changes that enhance efficiency and potentially lower costs associated with local governance.
Summary
Assembly Bill A559 mandates the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, to conduct a comprehensive study focused on determining the efficiency and scaling of local government services. This initiative arises from an acknowledgment that New Jersey residents face the highest property tax burden in the United States, prompting a legislative priority to reduce this burden through improved local service delivery. The bill supports the legislature's ongoing efforts to streamline services by exploring more efficient systems and structures for local government operations.
Contention
While the intention behind A559 is to alleviate the financial pressure on New Jersey taxpayers by improving service delivery systems, the practical implementation of the findings could lead to contention among local government officials. Detractors may express concerns regarding the feasibility and potential pushback against restructuring local services, especially if it involves significant changes to long-standing practices. Additionally, the bill raises questions about the balance between state oversight and local autonomy as it encourages shared services and joint contracts among local units, potentially leading to debates over the control and quality of these services in different municipalities.
Carry Over
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Carry Over
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake strategic forecasting analysis of impact on each municipality of fulfilling court-ordered affordable housing obligation for current round ending in 2025; appropriates $50,000.
Requires Director of Division of Local Government Services in DCA to establish grant program to enhance local government efficiency; appropriates $1.5 million.
Requires Director of Division of Local Government Services in DCA to establish grant program to enhance local government efficiency; appropriates $1.5 million.
Requires boards of education, municipalities, counties, and certain other local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services.
Requires boards of education, municipalities, counties, and certain other local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services.
Requires boards of education, municipalities, counties, and certain other local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services.
Requires boards of education, municipalities, counties, and certain other local contracting units to determine and utilize cost-saving practices when procuring goods and services.
Amends requirements for certain mixed use parking projects undertaken by municipal redevelopers under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program; increases total available tax credits by $25 million.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake study to determine efficiency and scaling in delivery of local government services.
Requires Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy to undertake strategic forecasting analysis of impact on each municipality of fulfilling court-ordered affordable housing obligation for current round ending in 2025; appropriates $50,000.
Provides for the development of a long term plan to create regional governmental service centers for the delivery of state services. (8/15/10) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)