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Board of Finance approves Sinnamon & Associates as town auditor in 3-1 vote
Summary
After debate over a late bid, the Board of Finance on Feb. 11, 2026, approved Sinnamon & Associates as North Canaan's auditor on a 3-1 vote; the board discussed bid timing, prices, and satisfaction with the incumbent firm.
The North Canaan Board of Finance voted 3-1 on Feb. 11, 2026, to hire Sinnamon & Associates on a three-year flat-rate contract after reviewing competing bids from Claremont Associates and incumbent King and King.
Board member Christian Allyn moved to approve Sinnamon & Associates' three-year $35,000 flat bid; Mr. Chris Sorrell seconded the motion, and it passed on a 3-1 roll-call. Chairman Doug Humes opposed accepting the late-submitted bid, saying he was "satisfied with the current auditors even though they are more expensive." The three written proposals on the table listed Claremont Associates at $42,300 (26/27), $42,500 (27/28) and $42,800 (28/29); King and King at $49,875 (26/27), $52,365 (27/28) and $54,985 (28/29); and Sinnamon & Associates by email at a flat $35,000 for three years.
Debate centered on procurement fairness and the audit committee's opportunity to review the late submission. Chairman Humes argued the late email should not be allowed because the committee had not reviewed it; Mr. Allyn responded that the town has no procurement rules barring acceptance. The board's approval concludes the selection process for the next three fiscal-year audits.
Provenance: This article draws on the board's discussion and vote recorded during the audit-proposal agenda item.
