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Council calls this year’s budget process "rigorous," auditor review due next month

Old Tappan Borough Council · February 19, 2026
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Councilman Gwan told the council the borough completed budget meetings and described the process as rigorous; he said required auditor review is expected within a month and a formal vote on the budget will follow.

Councilman Gwan told the Old Tappan Borough Council that budget meetings have concluded and described the process as thorough, saying the administration sought to minimize tax increases while meeting mandatory obligations such as wage contracts and insurance. He said the next step is a scheduled review with the auditor and that the council hopes to vote on the budget after that review.

“I think it was a sensible budget, that we've come up with,” Councilman Gwan said, noting mandatory increases (wages, health insurance) and necessary capital replacement. He added the budget will be reviewed with the auditor “within a month,” after which a vote is expected.