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Town votes to eliminate elected auditor position in favor of licensed accountant audits (61–5)
Summary
On a paper ballot held during the meeting, Johnson voters chose to eliminate the elected office of town auditor in favor of audits by a licensed public accountant; moderator reported 66 ballots cast, 61 yes and 5 no.
Article 9 asked voters whether the town should eliminate the office of town auditor and instead have future audits performed by a state‑licensed public accountant. Because statute allows this to be handled by ballot at an annual meeting, the moderator arranged a paper ballot that attendees cast during the meeting.
When ballots were tallied the moderator reported: "There are 66 votes cast, 61 yes, 5 no. Motion is carried." The advisory and procedural steps required by statute were followed at the meeting, and the result means the town will discontinue electing auditors and procure audits from a licensed accountant going forward.
Moderators and board members noted that some subsequent ministerial steps will follow to implement the change, including updating procurement and audit contracts and informing the appropriate state offices. The ballot result was definitive and carried by a large margin.
