MUNICIPAL BUDGET LOCAL EXAMINATION QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
One of the following Certifications must be signed by the Chief Financial Officer if your municipality is eligible for local examination.
CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFYING MUNICIPALITY
The outstanding indebtedness of the previous fiscal year is not in excess of 3.5%
All emergencies approved for the previous fiscal year did not exceed 3% of total appropriations;
The tax collection rate exceeded 90%
Total deferred charges did not equal or exceed 4% of the total tax levy;
There were no "procedural deficiencies" noted by the registered municipal accountant on Sheet 1a of the Annual Financial Statement; and
There was no operating deficit for the previous fiscal year.
The municipality did not conduct an accelerated tax sale for less than 3 consecutive years.
The municipality did not conduct a tax levy sale the previous fiscal year and does not plan to conduct one in the current year.
The current year budget does not contain a levy or appropriation "CAP" referendum.
The municipality will not apply for Transitional Aid for 2014.
The undersigned certifies that of the above criteria in determining its qualification for local examination of its Budget in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.5. this municipality has complied in full in meeting ALL
Municipality: Chief Financial Officer: Signature: Certificate #: Township of Jackson
CERTIFICATION OF NON-QUALIFYING MUNICIPALITY
The undersigned certifies that above and therefore does not qualify with N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.5.this municipality does not meet Item(s)# of the criteria for local examination of its Budget in accordance
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