Establishes a grant program to enhance local government efficiency in New Jersey.

The bill mandates the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs to create a grant program aimed at boosting local government efficiency. The program provides grants to local government units for contracting with management consultants to conduct efficiency reviews and recommend cost-saving measures. The maximum grant is $150,000 for county-based units and $100,000 for municipal-based units, with recipients contributing 25% of the grant amount. Local governments must submit detailed reports on grant use and outcomes.

Establishes a grant program to enhance local government efficiency in New Jersey.

The bill mandates the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs to create a grant program aimed at boosting local government efficiency. The program provides grants to local government units for contracting with management consultants to conduct efficiency reviews and recommend cost-saving measures. The maximum grant is $150,000 for county-based units and $100,000 for municipal-based units, with recipients contributing 25% of the grant amount. Local governments must submit detailed reports on grant use and outcomes.