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Treasurer flags leftover funds, commission approves interpreter invoice for ADA Day
Summary
Treasurer Susie Santone reported incomplete source labeling from the treasurer's office and lingering 'leftover' line items; commissioners unanimously approved payment for interpreters used at last year's ADA Day event.
Framingham Disability Commission Treasurer Susie Santone reported continued difficulty reconciling historical line items and told commissioners she has been working with city finance staff to clarify balances. She said some earlier allocations have remained in the commission account for years without clear finality.
Santone told the commission she had received a police-department update showing overtime spending on handicap parking enforcement for December totaling $4,205.10 and described a set of ‘leftover’ balances dating to 2019 that require confirmation with the finance committee.
To address outstanding vendor obligations, the commission voted to direct the treasurer’s office to pay a $520 invoice for interpreters who provided services at the 2024 ADA Day event. Santone introduced the motion: “I would like to make a motion that the disability commission approve, me to direct the treasurer's office to, to pay the bill for the interpreter for ADA day.” The motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Why it matters Commissioners said reconciling historical balances is a priority so the commission knows how much discretionary grant funding is available. Members asked the treasurer to coordinate with the city finance office and the finance committee (FinCom) to resolve whether previously held funds should be formally returned to the commission or require FinCom approval.
Follow up Santone said she will continue to work with City Hall staff and present a clarified account reconciliation at the next meeting. The commission also asked staff to help locate any outstanding invoices (for example, a previously discussed $1,000 authorization to the Doug Flutie Foundation) and submit minutes that document prior approvals so finance staff can process payments.
