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Resident questions district procurement policy after comptroller audit
Summary
Resident Albert Feasley urged the board to adopt a specific dollar threshold for professional‑services RFPs, citing the recent corrective action plan sent to the New York State Comptroller and recommending a yearly or fixed threshold like neighboring districts.
During public comment, resident Albert Feasley asked the board to clarify a recent statement in the corrective-action plan about the district's approach to procuring professional services. He quoted the board’s response that "the district does not intend to establish a specific dollar threshold for professional services" and contrasted that with policies in other districts that set thresholds above which an RFP is required.
Feasley referenced the New York State Comptroller's audit covering Oct. 14, 2020 to March 2024 and suggested the board either set a fixed dollar threshold or adopt a yearly‑review threshold based on last year’s service usage. "By not establishing a specific dollar threshold, what is the board's intention?" he asked, urging the board to consider a policy change or clarification and to ensure future adherence to procurement procedures noted in the audit.
