123-25 Township of West Orange - 12-31-2023 CAP.pdf

Department: Office of the Comptroller; Office of the Business Administrator; Legal Department Respondent: John Ditinyak, Director of Finance Responsible Employee(s): John Ditinyak, Director of Finance; Chief James Abbott; Richard Trenk, Municipal Attorney Finding Number: 2023-15 (Page 163) 1. Condition: During our test of employees, it came to our attention that employees receive waiver payments for those who elect to waive their health benefits. The waiver payments for any type of union members were not traceable to any current collective bargaining agreements or Township approved resolutions. 2. Auditor’s Recommendation: That waiver payments made to employees be outline within collective bargaining agreements or by way of resolution approved by the Township Council. 3. Township Response and Corrective Action: The Township will discuss with the Legal Department to determine what steps, if any, are necessary to ensure compliance with State and Local laws. 4. Implementation Date: May 2025