The
information below appeared in public notices. #7-10 are serious abuses that
have existed for years. #7 should certainly apply to Patrick Licata’s salary increases (special
treatment via nepotism).
GENERAL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 Recommendations
1.That IRS Form 1099-MISC be issued to umpires and referees
paid from the designated bank account.
2.That required Dedications by Rider approvals be
obtained for all trust accounts.
3.That all applicable sewer user charges be timely
billed.
4.That municipal liens be referred to the Borough
Attorney to get all properties back on a tax-paying basis.
5.That tickets assigned but not issued over 180 days
old be recalled and reissued.
6.That a fixed asset accounting system be maintained
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.6.
7.That salary increases are only given to individuals
in accordance with existing collective bargaining agreement terms and salary
guides.
8. That a complete record of accumulated absences be
maintained.
9.That all stipends paid be properly authorized.
10.That the practice of paying overtime/stipends in
lieu of overtime to department heads and/or those in management positions be
discontinued.
The synopsis of this report was prepared from the
report of audit of the Borough of Lodi, County of Bergen, New Jersey for the
year ended December 31, 2016. This report of audit, submitted by Di Maria &
Di Maria LLP, is on file at the office of the Municipal Clerk and may be
inspected by any interested person. Carole L. D'Amico, RMC Municipal Clerk
Borough of Lodi September 7, 2017
Compare these
recommendations to those of the past two years:
GENERAL COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Year Ended December 31, 2015
Recommendations
1. That IRS Form 1099-MISC be issued to umpires and
referees paid from the designated bank account.
2. That professional service contracts be executed for
Planning Board and Zoning attorneys.
3. That required dedication by Rider approvals be
obtained for all trust accounts.
4. That the Tax Collector consult with Edmunds system
technicians to correct lien reports balances.
5. That the Municipal Court Administrator properly
reconcile and analyze the balance of teh bail account promptly, on a monthly
basis.
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Year Ended December 31, 2014
Recommendations
1. That a fixed asset accounting system be maintained
in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.6.
2. That disbursement checks in the General and Bail Accounts
require at least two authorizing signatures.
3. That IRS Form 1099-MISC be issued to umpires and
referees paid from the designated bank account. Suggestions That the Borough
contract with a private collection agency to collect outstanding municipal
court debts.
