The rules in this chapter set forth standards for local units, local authorities, boards of education, and county colleges to follow when using standard electronic funds transfer technologies for the payment of claims pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17 and 18A:19-2 or other applicable law in lieu of payment through the use of signed checks or warrants. The rules in this chapter implement minimum fiscal and operational controls applicable to a standard electronic funds transfer technology as a condition of its use by a local unit, local authority, board of education, or county college, thereby mitigating the potential for fraud and abuse in electronic transfer of funds.
N.J. Admin. Code § 5:30-9A.1