By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
An audit of the Salkum area fire department issued on Monday gave good marks for the agency’s accountability during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Lewis County Fire District 8 protects about 200 square miles with annual budgets of roughly $400,000, according to the Washington State Auditor’s Office.
The state auditor’s routine evaluation of public agencies looks at activities such as compliance with bid laws, open meeting requirements, payroll and finances.
In the areas examined, the fire district complied with state laws, regulations and its own policies and procedures, the audit report dated June 1, 2010 noted. The audit also concluded the district’s internal controls were adequate to safeguard public assets, in the areas it reviewed.
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