I would like to thank the reader by the name of 'Peter Pan' who may also go by the aka Tinkerbell, aka Mickey Mouse for bringing to my attention the following information. As they stated,  Comment: Okay...lets see. The first one is the COMPTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION as per Dutchess County Personnel. Does this agree to your interpretation?

The second is Town Law - by LAW job duty of the Comptroller. Has this or any Comptroller appointed by Martino SATISFIED the law requirements?

I would like to note that this particular reader has made it well known that they feel that Ms. Joanne Lown is qualified for the dissolved position of bookkeeper and created position of comptroller. The findings of the 2006 audit report can dispute those claims as they recommended additional supervision of this individual by the supervisor as well as having to correct $320,455 in liabilities that were not recorded correctly. A Dutchess County Supreme Court Judge also agreed with the Town's decision to eliminate the position of bookkeeper based upon the business model. Not based upon the best interests for Ms. Lown. Ms. Lown's salary that was reported in 2010 was over $50,000, of which was essentially was funded from tax dollars. Ms. Lown was not held accountable for the errors she made (nd denied mking) and continuted to make by the past administrations. Unfortunately the record of the errors and findings are printed in black and white so it is quite difficult to dismiss them as being 'lies.' Unless of course, taken from the script from Conspiracy Theory, there is a  

One burning question remains. In the private sector, would an individual still remain employed if they made errors totaling $320,455 in the reporting of the company's finances? Obviously this reader does not realize that Ms. Lown does not have experience working in the private sector  (in the private sector job security is largely based upon job performance) because they believe that she (Ms. Lown) is entitled to this job rather than the performance and merit.  This statement can not only be based upon the lawsuit that she filed and lost, but also on her faithful attendence at the Town Board meetings in which she regularly comments on her opinion that she is qualified to be a Comptroller.   

Further elaborating on the above statement, while the loss of employment can be devastating at the time, the majority of those who find themselves unemployed are able to move forward, whether it be returning to school or obtaining new employment. From the comments that were posted by Mickey Mouse, aka Peter Pan, aka Tinkerbell, the bitterness that is emitted from their comments is obvious and unfortunately, no matter what the auditors report, the number of errors that were found or the amount of those errors, they will never believe and admit to that they possibly erred.

1. Comment: COMPTROLLER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is an exempt class position responsible for the general superintendence of the fiscal affairs of a municipality. The incumbent works under the administrative supervision of the governing body of a municipality who reviews work for conformance to the law and policy.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Maintains records of appropriations, encumbrances, and expenditures, and prescribes approved methods of accounting for all units of local government;
2. Certifies the availability of funds for all requisitions, contracts, purchase orders and other documents for which the municipality incurs financial obligations;
3. Prescribes the form of receipts, vouchers, bills and claims otherwise prescribed by the State Comptroller;
4. Audits and certifies for payment all lawful claims or charges;
5. Audits the financial records and accounts of all units of the government;
6. Submits reports to the governing body;
7. Has all the powers and performs all the duties conferred or imposed by law;
8. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of financing, major economic objectives and policies; good knowledge of budget preparation and financial forecasts; knowledge of operational adjustments due to tax revisions; knowledge of insurance coverage and protection against property losses and potential liabilities; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience, one (1) of which shall have been in a responsible capacity and graduation from a college or university recognized by the State University of New York with major work in accounting or business administration; or five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or auditing work and graduation from a standard senior high school; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.


2. Comment: B. Record and reporting requirements.
(1) The town comptroller as accounting officer shall:
(a) Keep detailed accounting records.
(b) Render a detailed monthly report to the town board of all receipts and
disbursements and file a copy in the town clerk's office.
(c) Prepare and file with the town clerk by January 31 each year an annual financial
report of the monies received and disbursed, with bank certifications showing the amount
of money on deposit; and shall publish a copy of the report in the official newspaper.
(2) In lieu of preparing the report as described above, within 60 days after the close of
the fiscal year, the town comptroller may file with the town clerk a copy of the annual
financial report to the State Comptroller.
(3) Within 10 days after receipt thereof, the town clerk shall publish in the official
newspaper and in such other newspapers as the town board may direct, either a summary
of such report or a notice that the report is available in the town clerk's office for public
inspection and copying [Town Law § 29(10-a)].
C. Additional responsibilities. In addition to the above, the town board may also
provide (by ordinance or local law) that either or both of the following powers and duties
of the supervisor shall devolve upon the town comptroller:
(1) Keeping appropriation accounts and preventing overdrafts;
(2) Drawing upon funds and appropriations, provided checks are countersigned by the
supervisor.
D. Town Law § 34(2) provides that the "town comptroller shall furnish the
supervisor with such information and data as the supervisor may require for the purpose
of enabling him to exercise his powers and perform his duties or make reports required by






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