Fletcher Fire and Rescue Department Inc.

“Employee dishonesty during the fiscal year ending june 30, 2016, management discovered that an employee obtained cash for personal use through unauthorized cash advances using the department's credit card. The theft of cash occurred over an approximately seven year period prior to and during the fiscal year ended june 30, 2016. Management has estimated the total loss to the department at approximately 400,000 for the entire period. Approximately 384,000 of the theft occurred prior to june 30, 2015. Fraudulent cash advances in the amount of 15,800 were made during the first half of the fiscal year ending june 30, 2016 prior to the fraud being discovered. The department incurred 96,424 in professional fee expenses related to legal and forensic accounting services obtained by the department related to this matter during fye 2016. During the fiscal year ended june 30, 2017, there were additional professional fees related to forensic accounting and legal services. The department also received reimbursement from their insurance carrier of 100,000 and restitution of 103,386 from the former employee. The former employee's car was also titled to the department and subsequently sold for 17,000.”

“The organization has approximately 12 volunteer members. There are no dues involved with being a volunteer member.”

“General membership participates in nominations to the board of directors and officers. There are also outside community members of the board.”

“A copy of the 990 is provided to the president of the board of directors for their review prior to filing.”

“Periodic review and documentation of any known conflicts.”

“Board of directors' approval.”

“Time studies and compensation amounts by similar departments are used to help determine compensation of employees as well as the level of certification these employees have.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”