N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90A-3.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:90A-3.8 - Accountability and expenditure

(a) The business manager shall be responsible for maintaining juvenile welfare account funds and recordkeeping.

(b) The Superintendent or designee shall approve all expenditures of juvenile welfare funds in advance and in writing.

(c) Juvenile welfare funds shall be spent on amenities only for the use, benefit and general welfare of the juvenile population as a whole. Such amenities include, but are not limited to:

1. Recreation and sports equipment;

2. Television services;

3. Awards for academic, vocational and sporting achievements;

4. Library books;

5. Movies;

6. Magazines and other subscriptions;

7. Recreation activities;

8. Decorations, food and amenities for holiday and juvenile incentive program events;

9. Stipends for referees and guest speakers; and

10. Resources to enhance access to legal materials.

(d) Juvenile welfare funds shall not be used for the payment of employee salaries or for the purchase of any item or service that is not intended for direct use by the juvenile population.

(e) The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for determinations as to the use of juvenile welfare funds, subject to approval of the Executive Director or designee.

(f) Gifts donated for the direct benefit of the juvenile population shall be spent as designated by the donor, or when undesignated, at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee. The monies from these gifts shall be identified separately in the juvenile welfare fund, so that expenditures can be directly related to the source of funds.

(g) In the event a facility permanently closes, the balance of the facility's juvenile welfare fund shall be reallocated to the juvenile welfare funds at other facilities, at the discretion of the relevant Division Director or designee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:90A-3.8