Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 52:32-27

  • 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
Each contracting agency shall submit an annual report to the department according to a schedule announced by the department. This report shall include the following information:

a. The total dollar value and number of contracts awarded to small businesses, minority businesses and female businesses, including a separate accounting of any set-aside contracts, and the percentage of the total State procurements by the contracting agency the figure of total dollar value and the number of set-asides reflect;

b. The types and sizes of businesses receiving set-aside awards and the nature of the purchases and contracts; and

c. The efforts made to publicize and promote the program.

The department shall receive and analyze the reports submitted by the contracting agencies and, utilizing these data, submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature showing the progress being made toward the objectives and goals of this act during the preceding fiscal year.

L. 1983, c. 482, s. 11. Amended by L. 1985, c. 384, s. 12.