New Jersey Statutes Title 40A. Municipalities and Counties 40A § 4-15

The director may certify any budget not filed with him within the time prescribed. Such budget must be accompanied by a statement of reasons, satisfactory to the director, for such delay.

All actions subsequently taken by the director and the local unit with respect to certification and adoption of the budget are to be taken forthwith and as if the introduction, approval, hearing or filing had occurred on time.