News And Blogs

News And Blogs

Town Accountants are needed.

There is no doubt in my mind that there is a gap on what is needed and the availability and skill level of Town Accountants in Massachusetts.  The same holds true for Treasurer/Collectors and Assessors as well.  These are niche professions in the larger scope of the economy but vital to the financial stability and […]
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Our Recent Peer Review

We are happy to have passed our recent Peer Review.  This is a good process so we like to do a handful of attestation engagements to augment our consulting practice.COMLTR1-Acceptance Letter Peer Review Report 6-30-22
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Budget Guidance from DLS is now available for FY 2022

The DLS has provided their annual guidance relative to a variety of issues that pertain to FY 2022 Budget development.  This is excellent guidance for the FY 2022 budget. FY 2022 Budget memo issued by DLS
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2020 DLS Bulletins #1 through #10

The DLS has come out with some important guidance this year. I found it helpful to combine the files into a single document. DLS 2020 Bulletins #1 through #10 (7-30-20)
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An Act to address COVID-19 challenges

Addendum to COVID 19 Bulletin (DLS BUL-2020-3) An Act to Address COVID-19 Challenges (DLS BUL-2020-02) It is good to have this guidance available as we move through the next couple of months in our Massachusetts municipalities.
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Emergency Expenditures Related to Covid-19

DLS has provided guidance related to emergency expenditures related to Covid-19. The Law allows the incurring of a liability without an appropriation for emergency expenditures In order to pay the invoices for emergency expenditures, each Selectboard will need to make a request to the Director of Accounts Our recommendation is as follows: 1. Read the […]
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