N.J. Stat. § 40A:4-79 : — MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIESChapter 40A:4 —79 - Certification of director TEXT PDF Immediately after the making of his examination of the budget, the director shall certify the results of his determination to the governing body. A governing body shall not finally adopt a budget until a certification of approval by the director has been received. N.J.S. § 40A:4-79 L.1960, c.169, s.1, eff. 1/1/1962.