Tag: rule change

Proposed rule promotes transparency in contract awards. Submit public comment by March 8th!

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Transparency advocate John Paff has gotten traction on a rulemaking petition he submitted to the Department of Consumer Affairs / Division of Local Government Services (DCA/DLGS) aimed at increasing public disclosure of contract awards. The proposed rule would require disclosure of the contract amount in the chief financial officer’s certification of available funds. The CFO’s certification Read More …

NJ Supreme Court mulling rule change for litigants who use OPRA

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Often when preparing to file a lawsuit against a public agency, a plaintiff submits OPRA requests to gather detail relevant to the case. OPRA research also may continue after the suit is filed and before it is concluded. This is not uncommon. “I have often made requests after winning an OPRA case, but before attorney Read More …