Senate Bill 500 streamlines the auditing process for volunteer fire departments (VFDs) by reducing redundant reporting requirements and aligning audit procedures with current operational standards. This legislation aims to alleviate administrative burdens on VFDs, allowing them to focus on community safety and emergency response.
Although Senate Bill 500 consolidates the audits of volunteer fire departments with the Legislative Auditor, existing Code will remain unchanged as to the requirement that audits or financial examinations “shall be scheduled as to complete a review of each volunteer fire company at least once every five years.”
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