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Board votes to seek state comptroller audit amid governance committee debate
Summary
After debate over a proposed governance committee, the board voted unanimously to draft a resolution requesting a financial audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office; council members expressed differing views about oversight and transparency.
The Town Board voted 4–0 to draft a resolution asking the New York State Comptroller's Office to perform a financial audit of town operations after discussion about forming a Committee on Laws, Ordinances and Policies.
Councilman Adam Boudreau cautioned that an appointed governance committee could be ineffective or present conflicts if board members influence selections, describing it as a potential "song and dance." Village Trustee Eric Shaheen urged the town to invite the State Comptroller, citing past municipal audits that he said helped restore confidence in local finances. Boudreau said he has been in contact with the Comptroller's Office and supported inviting state auditors to review town finances.
The board also voted to take the previously tabled governance-committee motion off the table for further consideration. The resolution to contact the Comptroller will be drafted for future action.
