Oyster Bay Fire Company No 1

“The members of the fire department elect the trustees and officers who are charged with governance, management of the fiscal and operational affairs of the department, and lead emergency response teams and other day-to-day activities.”

“Typically, the board of trustees is provided with a draft of the financial statements which is prepare with the assistance of an independent internal accountant and the independent external auditor. Once the audited financial statements have been reviewed and approved, the independent internal accountant assists the board with the preparation for of the department's annual 990 series tax return. A draft of the proposed return, along with the financial statements, is provided to the board; after the review period, the president asks the governing body for their formal approval of the draft return before same is signed and submitted.”

“A review of any possible infractions of the conflict of interest policy has been inserted into the agenda of each board meeting held. Moreover, the trustees and officers are required to annually disclose actual or perceived conflicts of interest, whether direct or indirect. The board reviews all such disclosures. Any person with an actual or perceived conflict of interest is required to recuse themselves on such matters.”

“The executive board conducts an annual review of the department's paid officers, and considers and discusses available comparability data across surrounding independent fire departments and fire companies. All such matters, including the final decisions rendered, are contemporaneously documented in the official meeting minutes of the board of trustees. The company has no other compensated staff and substantially relies on the time and efforts donated by its volunteer members.”

“The company makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and annual 990 series form available upon request.”

“EMS PROGRAM: Program service expenses 61,310. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 61,310. RECOGNITION AWARDS: Program service expenses 31,244. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,244. DRILL TEAM: Program service expenses 27,667. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,667. MORALE BUILDING EVENTS: Program service expenses 25,132. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,132. APPARATUS FUEL & OIL: Program service expenses 20,055. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,055. PROVISIONS: Program service expenses 17,378. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,378. LICENSES, FEES & OTHER CHARGES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 14,812. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,812. UNIFORMS & BADGES: Program service expenses 12,222. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,222. MEMBER HEALTH & WELLNESS: Program service expenses 8,470. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,470. GOOD & WELFARE: Program service expenses 1,600. Management and general expenses 5,332. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,932. FIRE PREVENTION: Program service expenses 1,846. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,846. ASSOCIATION DUES & MEMBERSHIPS: Program service expenses 1,435. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,435. COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Program service expenses 1,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,000. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Program service expenses 520. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 520.”