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Camden County Board of Social Services Pioneers a Solution to Serve Those Most in Need

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by Andy Pitman, Director of Business Development - Public Sector Industry Solutions for Microsoft View the entire newsletter for more articles:   Unfortunately, government agencies are sometimes best known for inefficiency and waste and for what some might call squandering taxpayer dollars. The Camden County Board of Social Services in New Jersey is turning that stereotype on its head. Here’s how: During the recession that started in 2008, Camden Country’s Board of Social Services (BSS) experienced a huge spike in demand for services, with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S...
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Antiquated Law Costing NJ Counties and Towns Money

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by Kevin McArdle of NJ 101.5 Doing things electronically is cheaper, faster, and far more efficient, so why is it that in 2015, towns and counties in New Jersey are still paying their bills using paper checks shipped through the mail?  The answer may surprise you - they're not allowed to do it any other way. "Under current law all local governments have to use antiquated paper checks to pay their bills," explained John Donnadio, Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC). NJAC is helping lead the effort to change state law to authorize all local governing bodies to ...
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State House News: August 7, 2015

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Court Security Plan 2015 NJAC is in the process of reviewing the “Administrative Determinations by the Supreme Court on the Report and Recommendations of the Statewide Judiciary Security Committee” issued April 21, 2015 to ascertain the Report’s impact on county resources, and whether the Report imposes an unfunded mandate on local governing bodies struggling to make ends meet. NJAC will also consider filing a complaint with the State Council on Local Mandates established in 1996 pursuant to a constitutional amendment.  The Council is responsible for resolving disputes on whether a law, rul...
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A Healthy Online Habit – The Growth of Telemental Health

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by Daniayla Stein of CFG Health Network Systems, Inc. View the entire newsletter for more articles:   One of the best things about the Internet is its role as a source of connection. It connects us to friends and family through social media, connects us to goods and services through online shopping and websites and now, it can even connect us to our health care services. What is Telemental Health? Telemental health is the delivery of mental and behavioral health services through online videoconferencing. It’s one of the fastest growing applications of telemedicine, which is what it sounds ...
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Training for County Administrators and Professional Staff

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The New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) in cooperation with the Rutgers University Center for Government Services is pleased to announce the 2015 “New Jersey County Administrators Certificate Program.” “We’re very excited about the opportunity to once again partner with Rutgers on this unique continuing education initiative designed for our county administrators, finance officers, department heads, and other professional staff,” said NJAC President and Mercer County Freeholder Ann Cannon. This two day training program is open to all local government employees and elected officials who ...
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New Jersey County Administrators’ Certificate Program

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Day 1 - October 23, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Day 2 - October 30, 2015 - 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Rutgers University Center for Government Services 303 George Street - 6th Floor, Classroom A - New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2020   Rutgers University Center for Government Services, in cooperation with the New Jersey Association of Counties, is pleased to present a certificate program on county administration designed to enhance the operational and functional knowledge of county administrators and professional staff. The two-day Basic Certificate Program covers essential ...
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33rd Annual GSETA Conference

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October 7 & 8, 2015 Bally's Hotel Atlantic City, New Jersey The Garden State Employment and Training Association (GSETA) is a statewide professional organization.  The annual conference is geared towards improving workforce development strategies occurring across our nation.  It draws participants of all levels including:  direct service staff, managers, board members and others who are involved with workforce development.  Past conference attendees included employers, adult educators, community and faith based organizations, county and local welfare agencies, vocational education p...
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NJCJWA 2015 Annual Golf Outing

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October 5, 2015 The New Jersey County Jail Wardens Association is hosting its Annual Golf Outing at: Atlantic City Country Club - One Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, NJ 08225 7:30 a.m. - Golf Check-In and Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start (in scramble format) 3:00 p.m. - Lunch and Awards Ceremony Click here for more details on the several sponsorship levels ranging from Event to Practice Green and how you can sign up for a foursome. Questions should be directed to Warden Ted Hutler (retired) at (609) 384-6932.    The proceeds of this charitable event benefit the NJCJWA Schola...
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