SB 1011
Allowing volunteer fire departments to submit audit paperwork electronically
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Bill overview
This bill changes the way volunteer fire departments in West Virginia handle their audits. It allows these departments to submit their audit paperwork electronically, rather than through traditional methods. The West Virginia Legislative Auditor will continue to review the finances of these departments, but the shift to electronic submissions aims to streamline the audit process. This change is intended to make it easier for volunteer fire departments to comply with audit requirements.
Key provisions
- Allows volunteer fire companies to submit audit paperwork electronically.
- Maintains the West Virginia Legislative Auditor’s authority to review volunteer fire company finances.
- Requires audits to be conducted at least every five years.
- The scope of audits includes all income, assets, liabilities, and expenditures of the company.
- The Legislative Auditor can request the State Auditor to investigate financial misconduct.
Who is affected
- Volunteer Fire Departments
- West Virginia Legislative Auditor
- State Auditor
Notable changes
- Shifts audit paperwork submission from physical documents to electronic submissions.
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