Management Enhancement Review Program Recap

The finalized awards list for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 2026 Management Enhancement Review Program is now out! This is the first round of funding for the MERP program, helping local government units contract with management enhancement review consultants to conduct efficiency reviews and make recommendations to streamline operations and reduce costs.

During this funding round, 5 of the 6 applications submitted by the Aubrey Group were awarded, securing $375,000 for local agencies to conduct their own efficiency reviews. A total of 20 awards were given out, meaning that, for the first round of funding, our clients represent 25% of the total awards!

We want to take this moment to thank all of our clients for their coordination and support in completing these applications! The Aubrey Group will closely monitor whether another round of funding will be available.