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Public criticizes HR after payroll errors, $92,000 workers'compensation audit bill; HR director defends quarter figures
Summary
Council heard an HR quarterly report that showed headcount, benefits costs and low turnover. Public commenters and a council member challenged apparent payroll and 1099‑R errors and a $92,000 audit payment for workers' compensation; the borough said staff will address the issues in a work session.
John Krauser, the borough HR director, presented the quarterly human resources report, outlining benefit participation, first‑quarter costs and staffing metrics. Krauser said 83.9% of employees participate in the borough’s Highmark Blue Shield medical plan and reported first‑quarter medical costs of $691,105 and an HSA total of $268,002.50. He reported a total headcount of 136, one new hire in the first quarter, and a turnover rate of less than 1% year-to-date.
During public comment, Ernie (Ernie) Flynn, a Ward 6 council member and resident, raised multiple concerns he said…
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