Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Pumper Truck Procurement (2023M-27)

Issued Date
May 26, 2023

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Audit Objective

Determine whether the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) procured a pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices.

Key Findings

The Board did not procure a $748,676 pumper truck in accordance with statutory requirements and good business practices. As a result, officials have less assurance that the purchase was made in the most prudent and economical manner.

District officials could not support that the District sought competition, or, in the alternative, properly used a valid exception to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in New York State (NYS) General Municipal Law (GML).

Key Recommendation

  • Comply with competitive bidding statutes and the District’s procurement policy.

District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they will initiate corrective action.