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Borough says Swim Club audit incomplete, pauses lease talks
Summary
Borough Attorney Mark DiPisa told council that the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club has not provided the audited financial records the borough requested, delaying lease-extension negotiations; the auditor reported only 3 of 14 requested items were supplied.
The Borough of Hasbrouck Heights told counsel for the Hasbrouck Heights Swim Club on April 8 that the club has not supplied the audited financial documentation the borough requested and that an in‑house audit remains incomplete.
Borough Attorney Mark A. DiPisa read a letter into the record saying the Swim Club provided documents on March 11 and March 15 but the borough auditor’s memorandum found only 3 of 14 requested items had been produced. DiPisa said the club’s 2023–2024 financial reports were not certified audits and quoted the club’s CPA as saying, "I did not audit or review the financial statements nor was I required to perform any procedures to verify the accuracy or completeness of the information provided." DiPisa added that statements by some club executives claiming the audit was complete and that the borough intended to repurpose the pool property were "blatantly false." He said the borough has no discussions underway to take the property for another use and that the audit is necessary before lease-extension negotiations can proceed.
The letter, included in the meeting materials, reiterates that the borough has requested audited financial reports for 2023 and 2024, a five‑year accounting of membership bonds, and other documentation. It notes the borough issued initial deficiency correspondence on August 30, 2024, and followed with detailed requests on November 8, 2024. The Swim Club provided additional materials in January and March, but the auditor concluded the materials were insufficient.
The letter also states the Swim Club’s current lease is set to expire March 31, 2026, and that the borough will continue to seek full cooperation so the auditor can complete its work. DiPisa told the council he would provide updates if the Swim Club responds further. The council took no formal vote on the matter at the meeting.
What’s next: The borough’s audit remains open; the borough said it will not move forward on lease-extension talks until the auditor’s review is complete.
