Groton Town Council Committee of the Whole and Special Town Council - 6/9/26

The Groton Town Council Committee of the Whole and Special Town Council meetings held on June 9, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions. The Committee reviewed and accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which included an external audit by CLA. The audit reported an unmodified opinion on the town's financial statements but noted significant deficiencies related to the Board of Education's internal controls, including untimely bank reconciliations and journal entry reviews. The audit also identified a control finding regarding the lack of documented vendor suspension and debarment checks before contract awards. The Council discussed improvements underway, including new software implementation for asset management. Additionally, the Council approved the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Program and a reallocation of $175,000 in capital improvement funds for sewer main extension design and pipeline assessment projects. The meetings concluded with motions passed unanimously on these procurement and budget items.