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Public presses Hudson County Prosecutor's Office over petty cash custodianship and audits; county explains procedures
Summary
Public commenters asked why the petty cash custodian at the Prosecutor's Office was changed and requested records of petty cash use; county officials explained that petty cash is used for small, practical purchases, is documented, replenished as spent, and audited annually by independent auditors. Prosecutor custody change stems from personnel turnover.
A public exchange at the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners' Dec. 11 meeting focused on a change in the named petty cash custodian at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office and on how petty cash is monitored and audited.
What was asked: Public speaker Raymond Mitchell asked for details about a resolution transferring custody of the Prosecutor's Office petty cash from "Esther Suarez" to "Wayne Mello," including how much the fund holds and how the funds were used during Suarez's tenure. Mr. Mitchell asked for itemized uses and said he wanted an accounting.
County response: County…
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