Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 26:12-14

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
a. The commissioner shall prepare and submit to the Governor and the Legislature at least once during each fiscal year a comprehensive report on the administration of this act, which report may be contained in the general annual report of the department.

b. The commissioner is authorized to request directly from any other department or agency of State Government information, suggestions and other data that may be needed to carry out his functions under this act; and such department or agency is authorized to furnish the information, suggestions or other data requested.

L.1973, c. 375, s. 14, eff. Jan. 9, 1974.