In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work effectively for citizens. Factors such as legislative oversight committees, routine engagement with executive agencies, collection of casework data, digital transparency tools, and user-centered policy evaluation were of particular importance. The full report can be found here.
State Summary #
New Jersey provides some avenues for public input in legislative oversight, including documented public testimony and some public input at committee meetings. It is challenging to find minutes or other reports from the oversight committee. A bright spot in New Jersey is its online Governor’s Performance Center, featuring information on a variety of metrics — including those measuring performance in citizen-facing functions that can form a basis for people-centered oversight.
