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

Department: Uniform Construction Code Respondent: John Ditinyak, Director of Finance Responsible Employee(s): Thomas Biondi, Jr., Construction Code Official Finding Number: 2023-20 (Page 164) 1. Condition: Out review of Continued Certificate of Occupancy Permits revealed that some permits were not being charged according to the fee ordinance as it relates to commercial space. 2. Auditor’s Recommendation: That the Construction Department charge Certificate of Occupancy Permits in accordance with the approved fee schedule as it relates to commercial space. 3. Township Response and Corrective Action: The Township will review the transactions with the Engagement Team from Samuel Klein & Company and determine the point of failure in our process. If the issue is that the UCC software is not programmed with the correct rate(s), we can work with the vendor so that all rates are in accordance with pertinent resolutions and ordinances. If the issue was caused by an improper pricing error by our UCC staff, the Department Head will implement better training and review protocols to mitigate future mistakes. 4. Implementation: Q2/Q3 2025