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Litchfield officials press for answers after Region 20 audit raises $1.1 million shortfall
Summary
Public comment and board discussion at the Litchfield Board of Finance meeting centered on unresolved Region 20 audit discrepancies; local officials said they will seek reconciliation, possible insurance claims, and a forensic review with neighboring towns.
Chairman Sam Olmstead and several board members heard public comment urging the town to pursue remedies after an audit of Region 20 and Litchfield Public Schools left outstanding questions.
Selectman John Bongiorno asked the Board to “get our money back from David Cappelletti’s firm for the audit, as numbers do not line up, and invoices are still coming in,” saying the town had paid for an audit that has not reconciled billed items. Matt Tobin said that “after a payment by Region 20 on behalf of Litchfield BOE, it brings Litchfield’s $819,000 shortage to $1.1 million,” and that additional reconciliation remains to be done.
First Selectman Denise Raap said she met with Dr. Villar, who is willing to send Litchfield BOE invoices and will report to the Region 20 board next week on the audit that has not been completed. Chairman Olmstead said the town will consult with the Town Attorney and pursue an errors-and-omissions claim if appropriate, and that it may be preferable to have the auditor return to reconcile last year’s records with BOE staff.
Board members agreed to pursue remedies and to coordinate with Region 6 towns as needed; Raap said the Board of Selectmen will form a committee to pursue a forensic audit. No formal reimbursement has been received and the timeline for any recovery or audits was not specified.
