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Paterson council approves $12.06 million in bills after debate over audits and retroactive pay
Summary
At its April 15 meeting the Paterson Municipal Council voted 7–1 (with one recusal) to approve $12,057,745.71 in disbursements, prompting public council debate about recent audits and outstanding retroactive contract payments for city employees.
Paterson Municipal Council voted Tuesday to approve $12,057,745.71 in disbursements, a payroll and bills package the administration said included a payroll week and large insurance payments.
Councilwoman Ruby Davila presented the summary of disbursements, saying the total was "$12,057,745.71," and that payroll for the period was $5,601,758.29 while computer checks totaled $6,000,004.55, the bulk of which the clerk’s office said covered health insurance for current employees and retirees and a roughly $300,000 workers' compensation payment.
The vote mattered because several council members said the total sits alongside unresolved audit questions and long‑standing contract disputes. Councilman Luis Velez…
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