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Board debates forensic‑audit back charges after audit presentation exposed account details
Summary
Trustees reviewed charges tied to a forensic audit that included staff time, printing and attorney review after a presentation that displayed account numbers; some trustees argued for charging the vendor only direct costs and removing or reducing legal fees, and the matter will be brought to a public vote.
Staff presented a forensic‑audit invoice that included time to close and reopen accounts, printing and legal review after trustees said the auditor displayed account numbers during the presentation. One attendee who reviewed the audit presentation said, “We've never had an audit that was flashed up on the screen with all of our account numbers,” and several trustees said the exposure was unusual and a reason to question some charges.
Trustees debated whether to pay the full contracted amount to the firm, with several members saying the village should not pay for avoidable expenses charged by the vendor. One trustee said the village could remove attorney fees from the invoice while holding the vendor accountable for costs tied to reissuing checks and printing; the item was placed on the public agenda for a board vote so the community can see how members position themselves.
