Borough of Lakehurst
Finance Department

The Finance Office is responsible for administering the financial matters of the Borough of Lakehurst. A part-time Chief Financial Officer is assisted by the full-time Deputy Treasurer. Chief Financial Officer is required to be certified by the New Jersey Department of human Affairs after numerous training courses and a rigorous certification examination. The finance office has the responsibility of maintaining the financial account of the Borough, which includes maintaining payroll accounts, a fixed asset inventory, and monitoring. Payment vouchers are approved by the governing body at council meetings normally held on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

• DOING BUSINESS WITH THE BOROUGH VENDORS:
  • Have a signed purchase order returned to the Finance Office
  • Purchases over $1,000 require more than one quote
  • Bids must be received for purchases over $21,000

The Municipal Administrator serves as the purchasing agent for the Borough of Lakehurst.