Forks Fire District #3 - Financial Planning (2018M-20)

Issued Date
May 11, 2018

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Audit Objective

Determine if the Board properly manages fund balance.

Key Findings

  • The Board did not adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan.

Key Recommendations

  • Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, the funding and use of reserves and a multiyear financial plan.
  • Consult with the District's attorney and ensure the capital reserve funds are properly established.

District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on the District’s response.