Town Council - Regular Meeting

Approval of Minutes

Report of Town Manager

Appearances before Council

Council Comments

Report of Council Committees

Revisions to Agenda

Acceptance of Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2025

In accordance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Uniform Guidance, the Town of Bedford is required to undergo an annual audit of its federal award expenditures because the Town expended more than $750,000 in federal funds during the fiscal year. The report is a supplement to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and focuses specifically on internal controls and compliance related to federal programs. The audit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 was completed by Brown Edwards & Company LLC. The report is typically issued with the ACFR, but was delayed this year due to a delay in the release of guidance from the federal government. The primary objective of the report is to describe the scope of testing of internal control and compliance and the result of that testing. The results of the audit are included on the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs, with the only finding comment relating to public safety and parks expenditures that exceeded the final revised budget of the Town. No instances of noncompliance, deficiencies, or material weaknesses were reported.

Downtown Action Strategy Update – Discussion of Vacant Building Registry

Staff is working to implement the provisions of the Downtown Action Strategy which was approved by Council on January 6, 2026. One of the Policy & Administration recommendations of the Strategy is adoption of a Vacant Building Registration Ordinance. In cooperation with the Town Attorney, staff has developed a formal draft of such an ordinance which is attached.