Plainfield
- 01Certified a house music festival as opioid prevention194,756.18
- 02Certified 64,760.20 to Iris House, which was paid 15,000.0049,760.20
- 03Payroll system names the account a music festival grant6,611.81
- 04Certified Pride event ice cream as overdose harm reduction962.00
What the reports say,
and what the books show.
Plainfield has received $621,573.60 in opioid settlement funds and spent $269,218.18 of it.
The money, four ways.
Four figures describe the same settlement money. Each one comes from a different document.
Certified against the books,
every report year.
Every year this jurisdiction has filed, and the year it has not. The match on each row is computed from the rows, not judged.
filed
- Program name
- Narcan
- Recipient
- Police Department
- Amount expended
- Not stated
- Received to date
- $60,000.00
filed
- Program name
- Narcan
- Amount expended
- $0.00
- Unspent on hand
- $335,215.27
- Received to date
- $335,215.27
filed
- Program name
- 2025 Plainfield Pride Event
- Recipient
- City of Plainfield
- Recipient category
- County or Municipality (including Departments and Municipal Alliances)
- Programs listed
- 3
- Amount expended
- $59,462.00
- Unspent on hand
- $431,234.40
- Received to date
- $490,696.40
filed
- Program name
- 2025 House Music Festival
- Recipient
- Various vendors
- Recipient category
- Community Based Organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations; First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Services; Private/For-profit Organizations
- Programs listed
- 3
- Amount expended
- $209,756.18
- Unspent on hand
- $410,882.81
- Received to date
- $621,573.60
5 findings.
Every finding is verified to the documents in its own row. An inference is labelled as one.
Red with the marker: a certified figure the books contradict.
The FY2026 report certifies 209,756.18 spent between 07/01/2025 and 06/30/2026 in two programs.
One is the 2025 House Music Festival, recipients Various vendors, primary category Primary Prevention, Education, and Training, purpose Opioid awareness, 6,000 served, at 144,995.98 spent (pp8-10). The other is IRIS House a Center for Women, primary category Housing, at 64,760.20 spent (pp6-8). Together they equal, to the cent, the 48 payments on the City's two settlement accounts from 07/01/2025 through 05/28/2026. Iris House received 15,000.00 of that, check 62090. The other 194,756.18 paid for the City's Lenny Cathcart House Music Festival at Cedar Brook Park on 09/20/2025. Best Kept Secrets Entertainment was paid 28,640.00 for the stage, sound and lighting (check 61917), Amazing Drone Shows 35,000.00 for a drone show (check 61945), Garden State Fireworks 16,500.00 of a 30,000.00 fireworks show (check 62419), United Site Services 22,085.00 for restroom trailers and portable toilets (check 62472) and Minuteman Press 12,045.80 for 1,000 t-shirts (check 61951). Police coverage of the festival cost 14,830.20 (check 62170) and 8,262.54 (check 62607). Six DJs were paid 13,500.00 on seven orders and the Mayor's tent cost 5,310.00. City payroll of 6,611.81 was charged to the account the City's labor distribution titles HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 OPIOID GRANT. The remaining 31,970.83 is printing, giveaways, an MC, an interpreter, dance floors, a shuttle, rentals, a social media corner, staff meals, supplies and gift cards for men tested for prostate cancer. The Health and Social Services memo of 06/05/2025 describes a house music festival with a focus on health care screening and does not mention opioids. The report's own goals answer describes the opioid content as an opioid booth at the festival. The report dates the festival 9/27/2025, while the police invoices and the drone contract put it on 09/20/2025. No prevention program is documented, and a music festival is not among the uses Exhibit E lists.
program-misclassification · 13 documents · 10/03/2026The FY2026 report certifies IRIS House a Center for Women at 64,760.20 spent and 18,000.00 encumbered, recipient Various vendor, primary category Housing, purpose Housing Women, 10 served (pp6-8).
Iris House A Center for Women Living with HIV, Inc. was paid once in the year. Check 62090 for 15,000.00 on 09/23/2025 paid two lines of purchase order 25-05217, 3,398.95 from account G-02-22-275-615-440 and 11,601.05 from account G-02-25-275-615-440, each described as 1st draw down for opiod grant. The award application cover page in the same package names the program the Iris House Seeking Safety Harm Reduction Program, not housing, and asks for 30,000.00. Three Iris House orders were still open on 05/28/2026, 15,000.00 from 08/26/2025, 3,000.00 from 09/25/2025 and 25,000.00 from 12/24/2025. Had all 43,000.00 been paid in June 2026, Iris House would have received 58,000.00 in the year, not 64,760.20. The 209,756.18 certified as spent equals the payments through 05/28/2026 to the cent, and the Iris House and festival figures add up to it. The other 49,760.20 certified as Iris House housing is part of the 194,756.18 the City paid to the festival's vendors and staff.
misreported-expenditure · 4 documents · 10/03/2026The City's Multi-Allocation Labor Distribution for 10/02/2025 to 10/16/2025 charges every line to G-02-25-275-615-440 and gives the account the name HOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 OPIOID GRANT.
The City's ledger calls the same account 2025 OPIOID GRANT. The register charges 6,611.81 of wages, 130.50 hours, for 15 employees in seven departments, Legislation, Finance, Health and Social Services, Communications and Technology, Economic Development, Fire and Public Works. With employer taxes the cost is 7,089.17. The ledger posts the wages as Payroll 10.02.25, 6,307.94 on 10/02/2025 and 303.87 on 10/16/2025, which add up to the register's 6,611.81. The FY2026 report certifies every payment of the year as the festival, filed as Primary Prevention, or as Iris House housing. No substance use program employing these staff is documented, and municipal payroll is not among the uses Exhibit E lists.
non-conforming-spending · 3 documents · 10/03/2026The FY2025 report certifies a program named 2025 Plainfield Pride Event, recipient City of Plainfield, primary category Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention, Schedule B strategies Prevent Misuse of Opioids and Prevent Overdose Deaths and Other Harms, funded and launched 06/14/2025, at 962.00 spent (pp2-3).
The report's public engagement answer describes a Pride day event for the City where Narcan kits were given away. The account paid 962.00 for the event on 06/12/2025. Danny's Soft Serve was paid 576.00 for ice cream (check 60699), Family Flava LLC 260.00 with no description printed (check 60703) and a vendor 126.00 for free lemonades (check 60695). The three payments are the certified figure to the cent. No naloxone purchase appears on either settlement account in any year, and the FY2024 and FY2025 reports say Narcan is provided for free. The settlement money paid for refreshments. No overdose program using them is documented, and refreshments are not among the uses Exhibit E lists.
program-misclassification · 3 documents · 10/03/2026The FY2025 report certifies Training of Police Officers at 58,500.00 spent, primary category Primary Prevention, Education, and Training, funded 11/12/2024 (pp4-5).
Resolution R434-24, adopted 11/12/2024, authorizes a contract with Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business, in conjunction with ZSchool, to enroll police officers in an operational readiness program for addressing opioid use disorder, not to exceed 58,500.00. The Stillman School quote of 10/28/2024, INV-0014932, prices the certificate course for 130 officers at 450.00 each. The produced curriculum covers the signs of opioid use disorder, naloxone, co-occurring mental health conditions, referral to treatment and harm reduction. Check 58952 paid ZSchool LLC 58,500.00 on 03/04/2025 under purchase order 24-07986, the certified figure to the cent. The Stillman School invoice of 02/10/2025, INV-000712, bills 58,050.00 at the same rate of 450.00.
conforming-spending · 3 documents · 10/03/2026The ledger, as printed.
Account G-02-22-275-615-440, as printed from the jurisdiction's own accounting system. Classification follows the Exhibit E gates.
| Date | Check | PO | Payee and description | Amount | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2025 | 58952 | 24-07986 | ZSCHOOL LLC · OPOID TRANING R434-24 | 58,500.00 | Paid · Conforming |
| 06/12/2025 | 60695 | 25-03533 | AVILES, CHASETY · Free Lemonades for PRIDE event | 126.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 06/12/2025 | 60699 | 25-03531 | DANNY'S SOFT SERVE CORP. · Ice Cream for PRIDE Event | 576.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 06/12/2025 | 60703 | 25-03532 | FAMILY FLAVA LLC | 260.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 06/17/2025 | open | 25-03744 | Camacho & Son Float Service · HMF FLoat for July 4th Parade | 1,600.00 | Open encumbrance · Non-conforming |
| 06/27/2025 | open | 25-03970 | TRO-JAC ENT AND EVENT PLANNING · DJ Troy: Upcoming Events | 566.00 | Open encumbrance · Non-conforming |
| 07/09/2025 | 61044 | 25-03811 | SPRINGFIELD ABC LLC | 200.88 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 07/09/2025 | 61100 | 25-03847 | STEENSHOTZ LLC · Designs for Flyers - 2025 HMF | 300.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 07/22/2025 | 61208 | 25-03956 | SPRINGFIELD ABC LLC | 717.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 07/22/2025 | 61215 | 25-03970 | TRO-JAC ENT AND EVENT PLANNING · Tro-Jac: Giveaways for HMF | 2,500.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 07/29/2025 | 61302 | 25-04060 | FOTI, JOANN · Giveaways for HMF | 787.50 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 08/12/2025 | 61483 | 25-03872 | STACKABLE SENSATIONS LLC · Giveaways for HMF Float | 346.81 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 08/20/2025 | 61531 | 25-03956 | SPRINGFIELD ABC LLC · Additional Palm Cards - HMF | 200.88 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 08/20/2025 | 61588 | 25-04211 | STEENSHOTZ LLC · Creation of logos & promo item | 450.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 08/26/2025 | open | 25-05217 | IRIS HOUSE A CENTER FOR WOMEN · Opioid Grant Partnership | 15,000.00 | Open encumbrance · Conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61917 | 25-03860 | BEST KEPT SECRETS ENT. LLC | 28,640.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61945 | 25-05210 | AMAZING DRONE SHOWS LLC · drone Show 2025 | 35,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61946 | 25-03742 | ANTHONY WIGGINS · MC for 2025 HMF Event | 750.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61951 | 25-04931 | DIABLO MOON, INC · Giveaways for 2025 HMF-tshirts | 12,045.80 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61952 | 25-03962 | DJ PATTI KANE HOUSE ROYALTY · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 1,500.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61953 | 25-03959 | TENNANT, DWAYNE G · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61967 | 25-03963 | KIMAURI ANTHONY ENTERPRISE LLC · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61971 | 25-03960 | MARCUS IRBY · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61976 | 25-03961 | MUHAMMAD, JIHAD · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61987 | 25-03743 | ZAYKEYA THOMAS · ALS Interpreter for HMF Event | 750.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61990 | 25-05484 | AMAKER & PORTERFIELD INC. · Shuttle Service for 2025 HMF | 1,575.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61991 | 25-04210 | JOHNSON, ANTWAN T · Dancefloors for 2025 HMF | 1,500.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61992 | 25-03964 | MARK FRANCIS · DJ Services for 2025 HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61992 | 25-05482 | MARK FRANCIS · Updated Invoice for HMF | 2,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/16/2025 | 61993 | 25-05425 | STEENSHOTZ LLC · New Banners for HMF | 1,500.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/22/2025 | open | 25-05772 | UNION COUNTY PARKS & RECREATIO · 2025 House Music Festival | 200.00 | Open encumbrance · Non-conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62012 | 25-05516 | AMAZON.COM SERVICES, INC. · Order for 2025 HMF | 148.34 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62043 | 25-05209 | JACQUI WORKMAN · Reimbursement for Gift Cards | 958.40 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62043 | 25-05741 | JACQUI WORKMAN · Reimbursement for HMF Supplies | 386.74 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62043 | 25-05629 | JACQUI WORKMAN · Reimbursement for Gift Cards | 838.60 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62090 | 25-05217 | IRIS HOUSE A CENTER FOR WOMEN · 1st draw down for opiod grant | 11,601.05 | Paid · Conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62090 | 25-05217 | IRIS HOUSE A CENTER FOR WOMEN · 1st draw down for opiod grant | 3,398.95 | Paid · Conforming |
| 09/23/2025 | 62099 | 25-05627 | SAVORY SELECTIONS LLC · hmf | 800.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 09/24/2025 | 25-03842 | Extra Duty Solutions Hart · Plainfield Police Coverage | 11,000.00 | Journal · Non-conforming | |
| 09/25/2025 | open | 25-05821 | IRIS HOUSE A CENTER FOR WOMEN | 3,000.00 | Open encumbrance · Conforming |
| 09/30/2025 | 62170 | 25-05845 | Extra Duty Solutions Hart · Extra Duty Jobs | 14,830.20 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/02/2025 | 256026 | 25-06026 | CITY OF PLAINFIELD · Payroll 10.02.25 | 6,307.94 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/07/2025 | 62260 | 25-05649 | STUDIO 89 LIMITED LIABILITY CO · Social Media Corner - 2025 HMF | 4,100.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/07/2025 | 62280 | 25-03741 | DROBACH EQUIPMENT RENTAL CO | 1,776.80 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/07/2025 | 62294 | 25-05626 | PARTY MASTERS, INC. · Tents, tables & Linens | 1,609.52 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/07/2025 | 62303 | 25-05486 | TASTE OF NEGRIL INC. · Lunch Option 1 for staff | 1,495.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/14/2025 | 62419 | 25-03840 | GARDEN STATE FIREWORKS INC. · 2025 HMF Fireworks Show | 16,500.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/14/2025 | 62423 | 25-06084 | FAMILY FLAVA LLC · Additional meals for staff | 580.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/14/2025 | 62423 | 25-05487 | FAMILY FLAVA LLC · Lunch Option 2 for staff | 600.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/16/2025 | 256238 | 25-06238 | CITY OF PLAINFIELD · Payroll 10.02.25 | 303.87 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/20/2025 | 62465 | 25-03970 | TRO-JAC ENT AND EVENT PLANNING · Tro - Jac Events | 1,734.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/20/2025 | 62472 | 25-03838 | UNITED SITE SERVICES NORTHEAST · Port-a-johns for 2025 HMF | 22,085.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/20/2025 | 62513 | 25-05414 | STACKABLE SENSATIONS LLC · Caution Vests for HMF | 847.16 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/23/2025 | 62607 | 25-03841 | VISUAL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS, INC · UC Police Coverage - 2025 HMF | 8,262.54 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/28/2025 | 62653 | 25-03956 | SPRINGFIELD ABC LLC | 1,582.12 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 10/28/2025 | 62653 | 25-05513 | SPRINGFIELD ABC LLC · Additional Banners for HMF | 2,936.08 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 11/05/2025 | 62732 | 25-05211 | TTT ENTERPRISES LLC · 2025 Mayor's Tent for HMF | 5,000.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 11/05/2025 | 62732 | 25-06515 | TTT ENTERPRISES LLC · 2025 Mayor's Tent for HMF | 310.00 | Paid · Non-conforming |
| 12/24/2025 | open | 25-08732 | IRIS HOUSE A CENTER FOR WOMEN · Opioid Grant Partnership Con't | 25,000.00 | Open encumbrance · Conforming |
| Total paid | 269,218.18 | ||||
| Conforming abatement spending | 73,500.00 |
Vendors, and what paid them before.
What fund carried each payee before the opioid account, and how large the opioid slice is against the whole relationship. Bars share one scale.
Full width is $58,500.00, the largest payee total. Solid is the opioid account. Hatched is every other fund.
All documents are public records produced by the jurisdiction. Titles are the documents' own.
No dated event is published for this jurisdiction yet.
No correction received from this jurisdiction. If a figure on this page is wrong, send the record that shows it. The response is published here word for word.
Correct the recordCan opioid settlement money be spent on police cars or license plate readers?
No. Exhibit E of the national settlement lists the approved uses: treatment, recovery, prevention, harm reduction and related supports. Vehicles and surveillance hardware are not among the uses it lists, and state law bars using the funds to replace money a town would otherwise have spent.The approved uses
What did Plainfield tell the State it spent the money on?
It certified 8 programs to the Department of Human Services. Each program, its recipient and its amount are reproduced above, beside the payments in the account.See the reports
How was this grade computed?
By code, from a published rubric: reporting integrity 50 percent, spending conformity 40 percent, transparency 10 percent, with hard caps for a certified program that has no payee in the books, for an uncertified transfer out, and for a records refusal.The rubric
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The City of Plainfield paid 194,756.18 of opioid settlement money for its 2025 house music festival, certified the festival to the State as opioid prevention, and certified 64,760.20 to an Iris House program that was paid 15,000.00.