Select Board — February 24, 2026
The meeting was professional and administrative, focused on standard operational approvals and addressing audit findings through corrective actions.
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During the February 24 Select Board meeting, the town addressed critical findings from the FYE 2024 Financial Audit. Finance Director Matt Coughlin reported that the audit identified significant governance issues, specifically regarding cybersecurity and the 'segregation of duties.'
In plain terms, the audit flagged risks where a lack of separation between different financial roles could lead to errors or lack of oversight. To resolve this, the town is moving to restructure these responsibilities, splitting the roles of Finance Director, Treasurer, Assistant Town Administrator, and HR Director to ensure proper checks and balances are in place.
In other business, the Board also addressed several operational needs, including the urgent replacement of a Fire Department vehicle (Car 2) following an engine failure and the approval of 12-month heating oil contracts despite rising global market prices.
We will continue to follow the implementation of these new financial structures to ensure the town's corrective actions meet the standards required by the audit.
Public impact
Replacement of an urgent service vehicle (Car 2) following engine failure to maintain emergency response capabilities.
Securing 12-month rates amid global market volatility and a reported slight price increase.
Topics discussed
The Board reviewed and approved the public and non-public minutes from the February 29, 2026, meeting.
An announcement was made regarding the Supervisory Checklist session on February 28, 2026, for voter registration and changes.
Finance Director Matt Coughlin presented the annual audit, covering governance letters, cybersecurity, restatements regarding the Meeting House and sewer infrastructure, and segregation of duties.
Discussion regarding the transition of DPW crews to a four-day, ten-hour work week schedule for the upcoming construction season.
The DPW presented the hazard mitigation grant project to replace the Monona Road culvert and requested authorization to begin the bidding process.
The Fire Chief presented an urgent need to replace 'Car 2' due to an engine failure and requested approval to purchase an in-stock 2025 Tahoe SSV.
Approval of various items including employee status reports, event permits, cemetery lot exchanges, and professional service contracts.
Review and approval of tax deferrals, veterans' tax credits, and other exemptions.
The Assistant Town Administrator presented results for the heating oil bid, noting a slight price increase due to global market conditions.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Financial Audit Deficiencies
Public comment
Decisions logged
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