Select Board delays audit transfer while procurement group refines scope

Oct 7, 2026

The Select Board discussed a proposed audit and a working group's effort to narrow scope and cost. Staff recommended not transferring funds now and instead seeking a smaller advisory transfer after the working group refines pricing; board members agreed to let the group continue work.

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The Select Board received an update from the procurement and internal controls working group, which reported splitting into five subgroups to refine scope around procurement, IT and HR. Staff (S3) said members, including CPAs, believed the audit scope could be sharpened to reduce cost and recommended holding off on a full transfer at this town meeting so the group can refine the estimate.

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