The municipality does not record a liability for unused vacation or sick leave that employees have earned but not yet taken. This means the financial statements may understate expenses and liabilities.

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Original Audit Finding Excerpt

"The Municipality recognizes expenses for accumulating compensated absences when these are paid (commuted or paid as terminal leave benefits). Unused entitlements that have accumulated at the reporting date are not recognized as expense."

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