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United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010

OR

[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from   to

Commission file number  0-19761

OP-TECH Environmental Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
91-1528142
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 


1 Adler Drive, E Syracuse, NY 13057
(Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)

(315) 437-2065
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
 
Yes   X   or No __

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.

Large Accelerated filer ___   Accelerated filer___ Non-accelerated filer ___  Small Reporting Company ­­X

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files

Yes X or No ___

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes   or No _X_

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date (August 6, 2010)  11,940,372
 
 
 

 
 
OP-TECH Environmental Services, Inc. and Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries

INDEX




PART I.                      FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                          Page No.


   Item 1.                      Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets
-June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009 (Audited)……….……..….... ...........................................3

Consolidated Statements of Operations
-Three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)
- Six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)………. ........................................................4


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
-Six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 (Unaudited)……….. ........................................................5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)……………………..................................................6


   Item 2.                 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations………………………………........................................…….………...… 7

 
   Item 3.                 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk ……………………........................................... 8
 

   Item 4/4T.           Controls and Procedures………………………………………………...….……….......................….................. 8


PART II.                OTHER INFORMATION ……………………………………………....……….….......................................….... 9


                               SIGNATURES      ………………………………………………...…………….................................................… 10









 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Company is including the following cautionary statement in this Form 10-Q to make applicable and take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for any forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, the Company.  This 10-Q, press releases issued by the Company, and certain information provided periodically in writing and orally by the Company’s designated officers and agents contain statements which constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The words “expect”, “believe”, “goal”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, and similar expressions and variations thereof used are intended to specifically identify forward-looking statements. Where any such forward-looking statement includes a statement of the assumptions or basis underlying such forward-looking statement, the Company cautions that assumed facts or basis almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or basis and actual results can be material, depending on the circumstances.  Where, in any forward-looking statement, the Company, or its management, expresses an expectation or belief as to future results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the statement of expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished.
 

 
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OP-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. AND WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
             
             
             
   
(UNAUDITED)
       
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets:
           
   Cash
  $ 667,673     $ 26,845  
   Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
               
      approximately $612,000 in 2010 and $625,000 in 2009, respectively)
    11,444,928       10,251,155  
   Costs on uncompleted projects applicable to future billings
    2,323,185       2,567,053  
   Inventory
    344,780       343,047  
   Current portion of deferred tax asset
    319,100       319,100  
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
    742,348       448,001  
                 
                 
           Total Current Assets
    15,842,014       13,955,201  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    2,346,796       2,602,007  
Deferred tax asset
    1,337,900       1,556,000  
                 
           Total Assets
  $ 19,526,710     $ 18,113,208  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
   Accounts payable
  $ 9,950,707     $ 6,461,236  
   Outstanding checks in excess of bank balance
    -       1,045,720  
   Billings in excess of costs and estimated profit
               
      on uncompleted projects
    693,653       1,101,406  
   Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    1,142,207       1,328,178  
   Note payable to bank under line of credit
    4,212,964       5,073,196  
   Obligation under interest rate swap agreement
    16,274       23,861  
   Current portion of long-term debt
    1,575,830       1,502,498  
                 
           Total Current Liabilities
    17,591,635       16,536,095  
                 
                 
           Total Liabilities
    17,591,635       16,536,095  
                 
Shareholders' Equity:
               
   Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 20,000,000
               
      shares; 11,940,372 shares issued and outstanding
               
      as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
    119,404       119,404  
   Additional paid-in capital
    7,023,891       7,005,891  
   Accumulated deficit
    (5,198,547 )     (5,534,022 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (9,673 )     (14,160 )
                 
           Total Shareholders' Equity
    1,935,075       1,577,113  
                 
           Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 19,526,710     $ 18,113,208  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
               



 
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OP-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. AND WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  
(UNAUDITED)  
                         
                         
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Project revenue
  $ 12,058,774     $ 8,881,259     $ 25,905,461     $ 14,611,837  
                                 
Project costs
    9,268,873       6,315,095       20,820,711       10,368,862  
                                 
Gross margin
    2,789,901       2,566,164       5,084,750       4,242,975  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
    Payroll expense and related payroll taxes and benefits
    1,174,211       1,291,947       2,256,792       2,492,093  
    Office Expense
    177,182       224,937       409,697       414,826  
    Occupancy
    209,889       214,322       471,662       444,535  
    Business Insurance
    116,581       109,165       228,889       243,650  
    Professional Services
    319,503       305,121       472,118       487,034  
    Equipment Expenses, net of usage credit
    129,447       100,998       240,718       234,845  
    Other expenses
    100,882       377,960       214,360       555,252  
      2,227,695       2,624,450       4,294,236       4,872,235  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    562,206       (58,286 )     790,514       (629,260 )
                                 
Other income and (expense):
                               
   Interest expense
    (164,900 )     (75,997 )     (252,143       (154,073 )
   Other, net
    (1,046 )     140       12,104       3,745  
      (165,946 )     (75,857 )     (240,039       (150,328 )
                                 
Net income (loss) before income taxes
    396,260       (134,143 )     550,475       (779,588 )
                                 
Income tax benefit (expense)
    (153,000 )     53,000       (215,000       305,000  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 243,260     $ (81,143 )   $ 335,475     $ (474,588 )
                                 
                                 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
    Basic
  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.04 )
    Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.04 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
    Basic
    11,940,372       11,940,372       11,940,372       11,940,372  
    Diluted
    12,344,938       11,940,372       12,358,109       11,940,372  
                                 
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
         





 
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OP-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. AND WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
             
             
             
   
SIX MONTHS ENDED
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Operating activities:
           
   Net income (loss)
  $ 335,475     $ (474,588 )
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
               
      provided by operating activities:
               
         Gain on sale of equipment
    (13,320 )     -  
         Bad debt expense
    131,300       460,293  
         Depreciation and amortization
    339,682       327,930  
         Warrant modification expense
    18,000       -  
         Expense (benefit) from deferred income taxes
    216,600       (303,745 )
         (Increase) decrease in operating assets and
               
            increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
               
               Accounts receivable
    (1,325,073 )     486,840  
               Costs on uncompleted projects applicable to
               
                   future billings
    243,868       496,012  
               Billings and estimated profit in excess of costs
               
                  on uncompleted contracts
    (407,753 )     166,606  
               Prepaid expenses, inventory and other assets
    230,127       (379,665 )
               Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    3,303,500       (762,710 )
                       Net cash provided by operating activities
    3,072,406       16,973  
                 
Investing activities:
               
   Purchase of property and equipment
    (88,145 )     (158,552 )
   Proceeds from sale of equipment
    16,995       -  
                      Net cash used in investing activities
    (71,150 )     (158,552 )
                 
Financing activities:
               
   Decrease in outstanding checks in excess of bank balance
    (1,045,720 )     (567,458 )
   Proceeds from note payable to bank and current
               
      and long-term borrowings, net of financing costs
    6,637,535       8,794,788  
   Principal payments on current and long-term borrowings
    (7,952,243 )     (8,137,322 )
                     Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (2,360,428 )     90,008  
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash
    640,828       (51,571 )
                 
Cash at beginning of period
    26,845       80,003  
                 
Cash at end of period
  $ 667,673     $ 28,432  
                 
                 
Non-cash item
               
   Non-cash financing of insurance
  $ 526,207     $ 538,397  
                 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 






 
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OP-TECH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
AND WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, quarterly results include all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) that the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of such information for interim periods.

The unaudited financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries; OP-TECH Environmental Services, Ltd, an inactive Canadian company, and OP-TECH AVIX, Inc.  All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2009 has been derived from the audited balance sheet included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.


2. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

   
Three months ended
   
Six months ended
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 243,260     $ (81,143 )   $ 335,475     $ (474,588 )
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
   Change in fair value of cash flow hedge
                               
   net of income tax of $1,600 and $3,000 in
                               
   2010 and $4,000 and $6,100 in 2009,
                               
   for the three and six month periods,
                               
   respectively.
    2,338       6,067       4,587       9,140  
                                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 245,598     $ (75,076 )   $ 340,062     $ (465,448 )

         
3. Revenue Recognition

The timing of revenues is dependent on the Company's backlog, contract awards, and the performance requirements of each contract.  The Company's revenues are also affected by the timing of its clients planned remediation work as well as the timing of unplanned emergency spills.  Historically, planned remediation work generally increases during the third and fourth quarters.  Although the Company believes that the historical trend in quarterly revenues for the third and fourth quarters of each year are generally higher than the first and second quarters, there can be no assurance that this will occur in future periods.  Revenues during the first half of 2010 were higher than the previous year partly due to backlog carried over from jobs delayed from 2009 and may not be reflective of normal seasonal trends.
 
4. Related Party Transactions

The Company utilizes subcontract labor purchased from St. Lawrence Industrial Services, Inc., which is owned by a director of the Company.  The costs for these services amounted to approximately $1,102,000 and $623,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $528,000 and $318,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively.  Amounts owed to St. Lawrence Industrial Services, Inc. which are included in Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities were $327,000 and $36,000 at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.


5.  Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average shares outstanding.  Diluted earnings per share includes the potentially dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, which include outstanding options under the Company’s Stock Option Plan and warrants that were issued to a financial advisor in May 2002 to purchase 480,000 shares of common stock at $0.066 per share.  These warrants were scheduled to expire in May 2010, at which time there were extended to May 2013.  The Company recorded $18,000 of consulting expense during the second quarter for the value of the extended warrants and recorded $18,000 of additional paid in capital.


6.     Reclassifications
 
Certain reclassifications have been made to the June 30, 2009 financial statements to conform with the 2010 presentation.


7.  Going Concern

At June 30, 2010, the Company has negative working capital with current liabilities exceeding current assets by $1,749,621.  The bank agreement in effect at June 30, 2010 associated with the line of credit expires August 31, 2010, requires that the Company seek replacement financing by that date, and requires a capital infusion of $500,000 by July 31, 2010.  As a result, the Company has substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to the working capital deficit and obligations under the bank financing agreement.

The Company has made several workforce reductions and has improved project volume consistently over the first six months.  Overall variable monthly operating expenses have been reduced significantly with a significant increase in revenue.  The Company has exceeded their net income plan for the first six months of 2010.

 
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The Company continues to maintain a significant project backlog, and based on the revisions to the business plan, they believe they will be able to continue to operate profitably.  The Company believes we can seek replacement financing and that will allow for the classification of the line of credit balance as long-term to significantly enhance working capital.  Therefore, the Company has accounted for the financial statements assuming that it will continue as a going concern.

8.  Subsequent Events

Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the bank amended the agreement to extend the new capital requirement to August 20, 2010.
 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At June 30, 2010, the Company had cash of $667,673 compared to $26,845 at December 31, 2009.

At June 30, 2010, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,749,621 compared to $2,580,894 at December 31, 2009, with a current ratio of 0.9 to 1 at June 30, 2010 and 0.84 to 1 at December 31, 2009.  The increase in the current ratio is related to the increase in profitability in 2010 coupled with the increase accounts receivable and costs on uncompleted projects applicable to future billings due to the increase in project revenue offset by increased current liabilities.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company’s net cash provided by operations was $3,072,406 compared to net cash provided by operations of $16,973 during the six months ended June 30, 2009.  The cash provided by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was primarily a result of an increase in accounts payable partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable.

The Company’s net cash used in investing activities of $71,150 during the first six months of the year primarily attributable to the purchase of two pieces of field equipment and an upgrade to the Company’s IT infrastructure.

The Company’s net cash used in financing activities was $2,360,428, which was primarily due to the reduction of outstanding checks in excess of bank balance, pay downs of the line of credit, and the payments of the Company’s long-term debt.

As of June 30, 2010, the Company had a loan agreement that provides for borrowings up to $6,500,000 on a revolving basis, collateralized by all accounts receivable, inventory and equipment now owned or acquired later.  The loan is payable on August 31, 2010, bears interest at a LIBOR plus 7%, is subject to certain restrictive financial covenants, and is subject to default if there is a material adverse change in the financial or economic condition of the Company.  The agreement in place at June 30, 2010 requires the Company to seek replacement financing and to obtain $500,000 in capital infusions by July 31, 2010.  The bank agreement was executed on March 29, 2010 and includes a $120,000 fee which is being amortized over the life of the agreement.  Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the bank amended the agreement to extend the new capital requirement to August 20, 2010.  As of June 30, 2010, borrowings against the revolving loan aggregated $4,212,964.

The loss of the availability of this line of credit after August 31, 2010 could have a material adverse effect on the Company if alternate financing sources are not available.

During the second quarter of 2010, all principal payments on the Company’s debt were made within payment terms.  The Company has chosen to show the long-term debt as current based on the revised expiration date with the lender and the requirement to seek replacement financing.  The Company was in compliance the financial covenants as of June 30, 2010 in its financing agreement.



The Company expects, based on its operating results and the continued availability of its line of credit, that it will be able to meet obligations as they come due.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


PROJECT REVENUE

The Company's project billings for the second quarter of 2010 increased 36% to $12,058,774 from $8,881,259 for the second quarter of 2009.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010 the Company’s revenues have increased 77% to $25,905,461 from $14,611,837 for the same period in 2009. The increase in revenue is attributed to several large projects performed in the first six months and a large increase in New York State remediation projects.


PROJECT COSTS AND GROSS MARGIN

Project costs for the second quarter of 2010 increased 47% to $9,268,873 from $6,315,095 for the same period in 2009.  Project costs as a percentage of revenues were 77% and 71% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Gross margin as a percentage of revenue for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to 23% from 29% for the same period in 2009.  The gross margin decrease is attributed to project mix and several large projects bid with lower gross margins.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, project costs increased 101% to $20,820,711 from $10,368,862 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Project costs as a percentage of revenues were 80% and 71% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Gross margin for the six months ended June 30, 2010 decreased to 20% from 29% for the same period in 2009 as a result of several large projects for New York State DEC bid at lower margins.

 
OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 decreased 15% to $2,227,695 from $2,624,450 for the same period in 2009.  For the six-month period ended June 30, 2010, operating expenses decreased 12% to $4,294,236 from $4,872,235 for the same period in 2009. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 17% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 33% for the comparable period in 2009.

When comparing the second quarter of 2010 to 2009, the decrease in operating expenses was a combination of the following:

·  
Payroll and payroll related expense decreasing 9% to $1,174,211 from $1,291,947 due to several personnel reductions necessary to operate more efficiently.

·  
Other expenses decreasing 73% to $100,882 from $377,960 primarily attributed to lower bad debt expense as compared to the prior year second quarter.


INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased 117% to $164,900 from $75,997 for the same period in 2009.  Interest costs for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased 64% to $252,143 from $154,073 for the same period in 2009.  This increase is due to the increase in interest rates paid on the Company’s floating-rate debt and the amortization of the $120,000 bank fee.



NET INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Net income before income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $396,260 compared to net loss before income taxes of $(134,143) for same period in 2009.  Net income before income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $550,475 compared to a net loss of $(779,588) for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Net income before income taxes is primarily a result of the increase in project billings and the reduction in operating expenses.



INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) BENEFIT

The Company recorded income tax expense of $(153,000) for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to an income tax benefit of $53,000 for same period in 2009.  The Company recorded income tax expense of $(215,000) for the six months June 30, 2010 compared to an income tax benefit of $305,000 for the same period in 2009.  This is primarily a function of the Company’s change in profitability over the periods.

 
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NET INCOME (LOSS)

Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $243,260 or $.02 per share basic and diluted compared to net loss of $(81,143) or $(.01) per share basic and diluted for same period in 2009.  Net income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $335,475 or $.03 per share basic and diluted, and $(474,588) or $(.04) per share basic and diluted, respectively.
 
 
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Management has identified the following critical accounting policies that affect the Company's more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements.  The preparation of the Company's financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company's management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.  On an on-going basis, management evaluates those estimates, including those related to assets held for sale, revenue recognition, issuance of stock options and related compensation expense, valuation allowances on deferred tax assets, allowance for doubtful accounts and contingencies and litigation. The Company states these accounting policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and in relevant sections in this discussion and analysis. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to the Company and on various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could vary from those estimates.

The Company believes that the following critical accounting policies affect significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements:

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Contracts are predominately short-term in nature (less than six months) and revenue is recognized as costs are incurred and billed.  Revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed are recorded as an asset.  In the event interim billings exceed costs and estimated profit, the net amount of deferred revenue is shown as a current liability.  Estimated losses are recorded in full when identified.

·  
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments, which results in bad debt expense.  Management determines the adequacy of this allowance by continually evaluating individual customer receivables, considering the customer's financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions.  If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

·  
The Company maintains a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets to reduce these assets to their realizable amounts.  Recognition of these amounts and the adjustment of the corresponding allowance is dependent on the generation of taxable income in current and future years.  As circumstances change with respect to management’s expectations of future taxable income, the valuation allowance is adjusted.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

Not applicable


Item 4/4T. – Controls and Procedures

(a)  
Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
As of the end of the period covering this Form 10-Q, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures”. OP-TECH conducted this evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

(i) Definition of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. As defined by the SEC, such disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in such a manner as to allow timely disclosure decisions.

(ii) Limitations on the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Controls.
OP-TECH recognizes that a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as well as a system of internal controls), no matter how well conceived and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Further, the design of such a system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented in a number of ways. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, system failures may occur and not be detected. However, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that our system of disclosure controls and procedures provides reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.

(iii) Conclusions with Respect to Our Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures, that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to OP-TECH required to be included in OP-TECH’s periodic SEC filings.

During the preparation of our annual report, we concluded that we did not maintain effective controls over reconciliation of costs and standard gross margins on uncompleted projects.  Specifically, several in-process projects had unearned revenue recorded in excess of the actual expected.  We did not maintain effective controls over the evaluation of the valuation of accounts receivable.  Specifically, an agreement with a customer was not properly accounted for and accounts receivable was overstated. As a result of these control deficiencies uncovered in the year-end reporting process, the Company restated quarterly results for the periods ending June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009.

We are reviewing our disclosure controls and procedures to determine the best steps for the Company to take to make the disclosure controls and procedures effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the Company enacted changes to internal controls over financial reporting based on a material weakness identified for the year ended December 31, 2009 regarding unearned revenue and financial reporting.  The unearned revenue review process now includes a more in-depth cost and standard gross margin analysis, review with field personnel, and a comparison to subsequent billing by job.  Additionally, financial reporting controls have been enhanced to include an in-depth review of collectability by customer with collection and sales personnel to ensure any customer agreements made have been properly disclosed.


 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

The Company received a $155,000 payment from a customer who subsequently filed bankruptcy.  The customer is seeking repayment claiming the payment was made during the 90 days prior to filing bankruptcy as a preferential payment.  The Company maintains the payment was received in the ordinary course of business and it should not be consider a preference item.  Accordingly, the Company has not recorded a liability for this matter at June 30, 2010.
 

 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
No material changes
 
 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
None
 
 
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None
 
 
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None
 
 
Item 5.  Other Information.

None

 
Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Acting Principal Accounting Officer
Exhibit 32.1 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit 32.2 Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Acting Principal Accounting Officer




 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

OP-TECH Environmental Services, Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 


Date: August 11, 2010 /s/ Charles B. Morgan
                        Charles B. Morgan
                        Chief Executive Officer


                         /s/ Jon S. Verbeck
                         Jon S. Verbeck
                         Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer