Board of Finance 07/29/2026

The Town of Southington Board of Finance held a meeting on July 29, 2026, primarily focused on financial and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the appropriation of a state grant of $83,394 to the Board of Education for fiscal year 2026-27, which involved adjusting the town's budget and mill rate accordingly. The board also approved multiple departmental budget transfers and carry-forward funds totaling several hundred thousand dollars, covering various town departments such as the Board of Education, economic development, fire department, engineering, library, police, and sewer fund maintenance. Additionally, the board received a clean audit report for fiscal year 2024-25 from Clifton Larson Allen, highlighting sound financial management and no significant deficiencies. The meeting also addressed procedural improvements for future budget reviews to enhance transparency and clarity in budget adjustments and mill rate setting.