Jackson Township (Ocean)

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Finance & Audit - FA

11 Yes Payments In Lieu of Taxed (PILOTs) are often used as a tool for economic development. It is imperative that municipalities monitor PILOT agreements to ensure recipients complying with all agreement terms, including but not limited to timely payment and reporting. Does your municipality 1) have an official designated to monitor exemptions granted pursuant to the Long-Term Tax Exemption Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.) and Five-Year Exemptions/ Abatements granted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:21-1 et seq., and 2) have in place a documented process for ensuring compliance with the terms of each PILOT agreement?

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10 N/A Audit findings address areas needing improvement. Ignoring these findings devalues the process; therefore, municipalities should correct noted deficiencies. Have all audit findings from the 2014 audit been 1) identified in the corrective action plan and 2) addressed such that they are not repeated in the 2015 audit? If the answer is no, please list the repeat findings, along with the date the corrective action plan was submitted to DLGS, under Comments. Only answer "N/A" if there were no audit findings in 2014.

12 Yes N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires municipalities to complete their annual audit for the preceding fiscal year within 6 months after the close of their fiscal year. Further, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6 requires the municipality's auditor to submit a certified duplicate copy of the audit report and recommendations with the Division within 5 days after filing the original with the municipal clerk. Has your municipality received its completed audit for the preceding fiscal year within the statutory timeframe, and confirmed that your auditor has filed a certified duplicate copy of the audit report with the Division? You may only answer this question "N/A" if the Director expressly granted an extension in response to a governing body resolution petitioning for same.