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Residents and board debate procurement irregularities and contract awards after citizen audit
Summary
A resident auditor flagged missing invoices, altered bid line items and a potential refund; the board approved several bid awards (pool chemicals, equipment/operators) while members questioned bidder counts and asked for documentation of savings.
Public commenters and several town board members pressed for more transparency in public‑works procurement and invoice review at the March 24 meeting.
Resident auditor Don Philipsky said his review of contracts and invoices for public works uncovered multiple red flags: unsigned invoices, missing invoices, scope changes not matching bid documents, and apparent line‑item alterations in winning bids. He told the board his audit indicated the town “is due at least $3,51.34” (an amount he asked staff to verify) and that invoices reviewed suggested overpayments and…
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