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Committee asks staff to research AI dashboard tools and revisit credit-card controls
Summary
The committee asked staff to inventory existing financial software capabilities and evaluate AI dashboard overlays; members also requested a review of the town—s credit-card and purchasing policies (including the $1,000 cap) following recent county audit coverage.
Committee members requested two follow-ups for future meetings: a technology assessment of AI-enabled financial dashboards and a review of credit-card controls.
On technology, staff was asked to investigate whether the town—s current financial software supports AI overlays or whether an add-on/dashboard would meet the committee—s needs. One member noted vendors increasingly bundle tools, which can complicate independence and procurement.
Separately, in light of a county audit story about a school district—s credit-card practices, a council member asked the finance committee to review the town—s existing credit-card policy (which currently includes a $1,000 cap and signoff requirements) and recommend any updates. The committee agreed to place both items on a future agenda for staff reports and recommended policy review.
