Saugerties improperly OK’d credit card purchases, state audit finds

Saugerties improperly OK’d credit card purchases, state audit finds

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. —  A state Comptroller’s Office audit has found that the Town Board improperly authorized credit card purchases and did not properly audit claims. The audit found that the Town Board improperly authorized $22,820 in bills, failed to find $14,320 in math errors and that 36 credit card purchases totaling $10,868 were not properly authorized. The audit recommended “training to understand the claims auditing process and Board duties…