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Board reviews May finances and flags suspected fraudulent charges

Board of Recreation, Ridgefield Park · June 22, 2026
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Summary

The Board accepted the May financial report showing a $15,714.56 ending balance and discussed bank-denied fraudulent charges totaling $1,743.25 and $3,486.50 that it will pursue with the village attorney and consumer assistance.

The Board reviewed its financial report for May 2026 showing a starting balance of $14,156.32 and an ending balance of $15,714.56 after deposits (including $150 in archery registrations and a $1,545.17 Easter reimbursement) and credits. The minutes list interest credit of $37.82 and itemized expenses. Howie Jacobs moved and Bella Wagner seconded to accept the financial report; the motion passed unanimously.

The Board noted two suspect fraud items: the bank denied two Ad Mfg. charges totaling $1,743.25 because they were over 60 days old, and the Board reported $3,486.50 fraudulently charged by Ad-Trophy. The minutes state Commissioner Portorreal asked the village attorney to send a letter to Andrew Karmitz of Ad Mfg., and the Board planned to contact consumer-advocacy program 7 On Your Side for assistance recovering funds.