The Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) has been found to have failed to bill for $32.7 million in fully reimbursable out-of-state fire incident expenditures due to a lack of oversight. This was revealed in a recent state audit of the division’s financial practices. The division, which operates with a budget of just $4.5 million, relies on contingency funds and advances for ongoing operations and regularly requests funds from lawmakers. Lawmakers have expressed concerns about the division’s finances and ordered an audit to address the financial issues.
The division has since implemented a new billing system to address the problems identified in the audit and has started seeking reimbursement for costs. Despite facing turnover in the billing department and confusing billing practices, the division is working to correct the issues raised in the audit. The division has updated its policies and procedures and is working towards achieving the recommended efficiencies outlined in the audit. They are expected to provide a 60-day plan for corrective action and a six-month report on the status of the recommendations.
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