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Auditor gives Northborough a clean review; board discusses how and when to use reserves
Town of Northborough Select Board · January 27, 2026
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Summary
Contracted auditor Tom Scanlon found strong controls and no audit disagreements; the board discussed the town’s roughly $13.3 million unassigned fund balance and debated using reserves for one‑time expenses with an emphasis on a multiyear replenishment plan.
The select board heard on Jan. 26 from Tom Scanlon, the town’s contracted auditor, who delivered a largely positive audit assessment and urged careful policy for any use of reserves.
Scanlon told the board, “The audit went very well. We had no disagreements with management. We gave no…
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