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Paterson council approves $8.72M in payments despite audit criticism; one councilor votes no
Summary
Council approved weekly disbursements, $8,719,544.12, after debate about audit findings and federal funds reporting. Councilman Jackson opposed the payment citing audit shortcomings and reporting failures; other members said paying employees and vendors is necessary.
At the workshop session the council approved payment of bills totaling $8,719,544.12, including roughly $5.4 million in payroll, after a roll-call vote that recorded 4 in favor and 1 opposed.
Councilman Koligga moved the payment and councilman Mint seconded. Councilman Jackson cast the lone no vote, citing recent state audit and…
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