Local Assistance Bureau(LAB)

"The Division Strives to help all local governments achieve excellence, efficiency, and long-term fiscal stability in their operations"

 

OVERVIEW

The Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Local Government Services (Division) regulates the finances of local governments in New Jersey to ensure fiscal solvency. The Division also regulates local procurement, licenses certain municipal employees, and provides strong oversight of distressed municipalities.

As part of its broader mission, the Division is renewing its partnership with municipalities to cultivate best practices in government and to support local best efforts with the State’s comprehensive network of available resources.

To support this effort, the Division launched the Local Assistance Bureau (LAB), which provides high-level technical assistance to local governments.

The LAB employs an innovative approach to local services, providing comprehensive management consulting services to local government agencies utilizing experienced local government professionals and data-driven analytics. Our services are offered at no cost to local agencies.