Gov Murphy Issues Executive Order No. 137

Press release from Sparta Township:

May 5, 2020

To further address the ongoing fiscal disruption and uncertainties caused by COVID-19, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 137, rescinding Executive Order No. 73 (2019), which directed the Department of the Treasury to achieve a $1.276 billion surplus by the end of this current fiscal year.

The Governor’s executive order also authorizes and directs the State Treasurer and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting to continue, update, and expand, as necessary, their ongoing actions and activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Order will take effect immediately.

Gov. Murphy's Executive Order No. 137

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