NEW CITY – Clarkstown
Town Supervisor George Hoehmann wants to create an independent audit committee
to help continue his commitment to fiscal responsibility and reform.
The three-member panel will consist of experts in accounting, finance
or both and not be compensated.
“Since taking office, I, along with the town board, have cut government
spending, reduced borrowing, and have provided much needed property tax
relief for the first time in over 30 years,” said Hoehmann, who
noted the audit committee “is yet another step on the road to financial
reform and stability.”
The committee will advise on the selection of a CPA firm to perform the
required annual audit of the town’s accounts; review the audit scope
to be performed by the firm; meet with town officials to review audited
financial statements; and review the audit firm’s recommendations.
A public hearing on creation of the audit committee will be held by the
town board of January 31.
