Resident flags $285,000 DA fund shortfall and urges budget transparency

Oct 6, 2026

At Mendon’s town board meeting a resident and CPA, Beth Gates, told the board the DA fund shows a $285,000 negative balance and urged clearer accounting and enforcement of existing procedures; the board said it will address the shortfall at the next meeting and requested projections from staff.

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Beth Gates, who identified herself as a resident and certified public accountant, told the Mendon Town Board she reviewed the August financial balance sheet and found "the DA fund has a negative balance of $285,000," a shortfall she said had been mentioned at recent meetings and should be prioritized for correction.

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