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I'm all for smart spending cuts, but never to first responders.

Allen VFD also being reviewed by auditors


by Jack Latta
Staff Writer

Nov 07, 2012 | 1111 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print






Last week’s revelations into the financial workings of one of the county’s volunteer fire departments may not be the last.

According to the the state auditor’s office, a preliminary review of Allen Volunteer Fire Department is being conducted, after complaints were made with regard to that department’s spending.

Irregular spending came to light last March, when the findings in several financial reports were scrutinized from within the department and without.

Some of the more notable spending included $5,000 on water heater repair, $1,500 for replacing light bulbs, and nearly $20,000 on concrete work. Much of the work performed was attributed to one contractor, Lawson Contracting.

All total, The Times received copies of 13 invoices dated Feb. 2 to March 16, totaling $175,267.94. The invoices were all tied to Lawson Contracting Inc., a corporation located in Garrett and owned by Darren Lawson.

Since then, both Fire Chief Roy Compton and Assistant Chief Larry Castle have resigned, and a new tax board has been created.


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just because it goes to first responders doesn't mean it money well spent.
Hopefully even you can see that a water heater doesn't cost $5,000.00 dollars.