For the first time int he history of the Orland Fire Protection District, detailed budget documents along with contracts, are being posted online for public viewing. In the past, the OFPD Posted a Budget Summary, or annual report offering general overviews of budget issues and spending. But last month, the OFPD board President Jim Hickey directed that the detailed Audit of the last full budget year be published online. The Audit provides a detailed look in to the district's spending and is issued usually in the Spring following the completion of the prior year.
Click here to view the budget audit.
Hickey and members of the board has promised that all public documents will be placed on the OFPD web site for easy public viewing.
"The public has a right to know exactly what the district is doing," said President Hickey.
Hickey's directive is endorsed by two new board members, Blair Rhode and Christopher Evoy.
"I think it is very important for the public to know exactly how their tax dollars are being spent so they have an accurate understanding about the district," Rhode said.
The OFPD budget office is also working on converting the annual budget for placement on the web site. That should be completed this month.
For more information on public information, visit www.OrlandFire.org
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