City Council Committee on Finance

City Council Committee on Finance adjourns after dispute over auditor selection. The committee met for nine minutes on June 10 before Vice Chair Meg Robbins left over concerns about the procurement process for the city's next independent auditor. Councilor Deborah Klemer, Chair, had obtained quotes

Northampton Finance Committee receives clean audit on city finances. The FY2025 audit of Northampton received an unmodified opinion, the highest classification possible, with independent auditor Thomas J. Scanlon, Jr., praising the city's financial controls and management. Finance Director Charlene

Finance Committee deadlocks on $2.2 million order, forwards without recommendation. The committee split 2:2 on recommendations for Order 26.022 after disputes over school capital items included within it. School Committee member Amy Martyn requested the school items be removed for separate review,

Northampton Finance Committee approves $2.1 million free cash appropriation. The City Council Committee on Finance unanimously voted on February 25 to recommend Order 26.003, appropriating $2.1 million in free cash to various reserve accounts. Chair Deborah Klemer, Vice Chair Meg Robbins, Councilor

Finance Committee holds FY2027 budget listening session with community input on priorities. Councilor Deborah Klemer, chair, outlined the statutory timeline: the mayor must submit the proposed budget by May 15, 2026, and the City Council must vote within 45 days for a July 1 effective date.