Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.

S 1837 requires certifying officers to complete a specific eligibility checklist and submit supporting documents (like position resolutions and appointment records) when enrolling certain public employees - such as attorneys, engineers, accountants, or physicians - into New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The checklist verifies that these professionals are classified as employees (not independent contractors), based on IRS guidelines, and prohibits certifying officers from relying on the employee’s own statements. Public employers must cooperate with an audit program to review existing enrollments, and certifying officers face fines of $1,000-$5,000 for knowingly enrolling ineligible individuals. This bill directly affects certifying officers, public employers, and the specific professional groups enrolled in PERS.