Auditors flag delinquent Hubbard Brothers account, request older statements

The Middletown Springs auditors reported that the Hubbard Brothers account is delinquent and that the town has been incurring finance charges because invoices are being paid after their due dates. "We're paying at 02/13; the due date for the invoice is 02/12," the Chair said, citing a routine one-day delay that has produced repeated late fees.

Auditors said they need additional documentation from Hubbard Brothers, including statements for years before 2025, because two invoices appear to be missing from the town's records. The Chair described the account as "delinquent by a substantial amount" and said the auditors will request older statements and continue reconciling prior years to determine the exact shortfall. No formal vote was taken on remediation; the auditors flagged follow-up as an action item for the next meeting.