For the first time, New Jersey residents can pull up a website and see exactly how their tax dollars are being spent. And it includes all of the details.
Governor Mikie Sherrill launched the New Jersey Report Card on Wednesday. The free, interactive public tool breaks down the state’s $60.7 billion proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The site shows where money is going, which programs are being funded, and how state spending has changed over the past decade.
The launch of the report card builds off a promise Sherrill made on her first day in office when she signed Executive Order No. 5 directing the creation of the tool as part of a broader push for government transparency and accountability.
What You Can See
The Report Card lets residents explore the proposed FY 2027 budget through interactive charts and breakdowns.
The biggest line items in Sherrill’s proposed budget include $12.4 billion for K-12 schools, $7.1 billion for NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), $6.1 billion for the state pension contribution, and $3.3 billion in direct property tax relief.
Beyond the raw numbers, the site includes impact metrics for specific state-funded programs—including the Child Care Assistance Program and the Bringing Veterans Home initiative—so residents can get a full picture of what’s being spent, and what it’s delivering.
Users can also track spending trends going back 10 years, giving context to current budget decisions and how priorities have shifted over time.
The Bigger Picture
Sherrill’s proposed FY 2027 budget totals $60.73 billion—a 1.6% increase over last year. The budget includes nearly $2 billion in spending cuts and closes tax loopholes—all while avoiding new taxes on individual New Jerseyans.
“The New Jersey Report Card is designed to make it easy for people to see where their tax dollars are going and what families are actually getting in return,” Sherrill said.
The site is live now at ReportCard.NJ.Gov. Additional features and data will be added on an ongoing basis.
In an era where government accountability seems hard to come by, Gov. Sherrill is attempting to put New Jersey ahead of the pack with full transparency.