Marrero-Harvey volunteer fire department found to have violated financial policies, investigation finds

MARRERO, La (WGNO) — The Jefferson Parish Inspector General found that the Marrero-Harvey Volunteer Fire Company violated some financial policies.

On Thursday, Jan. 18, leaders with the JPIG reported that they found a lack of basic management over payroll, expenditures, vehicles and fuel in an investigation that took place between January 2021 to December 2021.

The JPIG found that 34 out of the 41 expenditures reviewed, totaling $160,193, didn’t have written approval prior to purchase. 39 out of the 41 expenditures, totaling $196,701, didn’t contain a needed signature on the invoice, indicating board approval after the purchase.

It was revealed that the MH VFC did not title vehicles worth over $3 million to District 8. The MH VFC also paid $21,200 in bonuses to full-time employees.

Although the parish did not agree with LPIG’s findings, the MH VFC did agree to several.

Leaders with the JPIG recommend that the MH VFC gain an understanding of its policies and procedures and improve its internal controls over cash, expenses and budgeting, payroll, vehicles and fuel expenses.

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