Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I | In 2012, following allegations of financial impropriety by certain officers of the Department and their subsequent resignations and indictments in Harris County, Texas, and in response to questions and concerns by the new management regarding financial balances reflected on the financial statements of the Department(e.g.: ownership of various large assets and related debt obligations, large unreconciled differences in depreciation and net assets, negative balances, etc.), the Department initiated audits of the books and records for 2011 through 2013. The 2013 audit was completed in 2015, and is the basis for this amended return. This 2013 amended return reflects changes to balances as follows: * Beginning net assets - a reduction of $50,076 reflecting the cumulative changes in net assets for 2011 through 2012 * Total assets increased $705,309, including a decrease in cash of $9,489, an increase in accounts receivable of $600, and increase in property of $277,390 and a decrease in accumulated depreciation of $436,808 * Total liabilities increased $242,048, including an increase in accounts payable of $81,317, an increase in secured mortgage notes payable of $161,848 and a decrease in unsecured loans payable of $1,117 * Total revenue - an increase of $50 * Total expenses - an increase of $239,171, including increases in other salaries and wages of $79,747 and payroll taxes of $1,250, increases in contract labor of $190 and office supplies of $50, increase in depreciation of $167,282, increase in interest expense of $33,073 and decreases in equipment leasing expense of $40,147 other equipment related expenses $2,269. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 | The Bylaws were changed effective April 2013. These Bylaws establish, among other things, the Board of Directors which are elected by the Members, Offices of the Department and related minimum qualifications and duties, and Classification of Memebers as "Active Volunteer Member", "Probationary Member" and "Duty Crew" and related membership requirements. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Department's Bylaws establish Membership categories as "Active Volunteer Members", "Probationary Members" and "Duty Crew". |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Department's Members elect the Board of Directors from among it's Membership, as follows: Three (3) positions will be elected in January of even numbered years, and will start their terms on the date of election. These three (3) positions will be open to Active Volunteer members. Two (2) positions will be elected in January of odd numbered years, and will start their terms on the date of election. These two (2) positions will be open to paid Duty Crew members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | This Form 990 was reviewed by the Chief and copies were provided to Board of Directors for review and comment prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | Information is provided upon request |
| Form 990, Part XI, line 9: | Change in beginning unrestricted net assets - Please see explanation of problems with financial account balances and the Department's efforts to resolve these issues. -50,076. |
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