New Jersey S2538 authorizes the State Auditor to conduct cost-benefit analyses of certain programs and initiatives.

New Jersey S2538 authorizes the State Auditor to conduct cost-benefit analyses of certain programs and initiatives. The analyses must include an evaluation of direct and indirect costs, tangible and intangible benefits, and key assumptions. The State Auditor can conduct these analyses at the direction of the Legislative Services Commission, the presiding officer of either House of the Legislature, or on their own initiative. The bill requires the State Auditor to submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature and make an electronic copy of the report publicly available.

New Jersey S2538 authorizes the State Auditor to conduct cost-benefit analyses of certain programs and initiatives.

New Jersey S2538 authorizes the State Auditor to conduct cost-benefit analyses of certain programs and initiatives. The analyses must include an evaluation of direct and indirect costs, tangible and intangible benefits, and key assumptions. The State Auditor can conduct these analyses at the direction of the Legislative Services Commission, the presiding officer of either House of the Legislature, or on their own initiative. The bill requires the State Auditor to submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature and make an electronic copy of the report publicly available.