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By Kristine Coulter
At the town board's recent meeting Fishkill Supervisor Bob Lacolla said the New York State Comptrollers Office would be working with town officials on town finances.
"In our exit interview, they recognized marked improvement in the financial condition of the town," said LaColla recently.
He said the state auditors also mentioned "they see a long way to go."
"While the auditors were here, the town administration uncovered some irregularities in one of the departments and we're working with the NYS Comptroller to address that," the supervisor stated.
When asked what department, LaColla responded that he was asked not to say at this time which department.
In regards to the Siscar sewer project, LaColla said, "They recognized, as we had, that money was to be held in reserve for the Siscar sewer project and they've asked us to book that on a reserve account. By doing so, that's going to increase the deficit of the Dutchess Park Sewer." (District)
The amount that is to be booked on the reserve account is $758,000.
"We are coming close to proposing a payment plan to the City of Beacon and when we come to terms we'll be able to chart a timetable of payment for Dutchess Park Sewer," said LaColla
LaColla added, "There are irregularities like that everywhere, we're just trying to address them. Unfortunately, it means a increase (in) water and sewer rates of Dutchess Park."
Brian Butry, Deputy Press Secretary from the NYS Comptrollers Office, said in an email, the office's audit of the town is still ongoing.
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