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Biggs’s TRUE Accountability Act Unanimously Passes House

Audit finds Calif. city spent nearly $5M responding to non-emergency EMS calls

In Sacramento, nearly 40% of EMS calls were classified as non-emergencies, tying up ambulances and EMS crews, delaying urgent responses

FEMA announces $420M in grants for emergency management

Funding will support emergency response capabilities and emergency operations centers nationwide

Calif. invests $100M in community disaster preparedness

The Ready California program funds local groups providing emergency training, disaster supplies, translated information and alert sign-ups for vulnerable communities

Airservices disputes claims of $135m taxpayer bill for ARFF proposal

The United Firefighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch has pointed to a new report from the Centre of Full Employment and Equity as evidence the plan would leave taxpayers “$13...

Province Welcomes Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario to Ontario Corps

Ontario building network of partners and volunteers to help protect communities during emergencies and disasters

Ottawa committee OK's $1M fund for extreme weather preparation and responses

Funding would be available to eligible non-profit community groups that demonstrated governance and accountability practices and delivered projects and services to Ottawa residents

Ontario expected to activate disaster funding this week after Canada Day floods

Nearly 5,800 flooded basements have been reported as the city awaits provincial help to get residents back on their feet.

FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwide

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications...

Govt approves RM267m to keep Bomba on 100pc standby ‘at all times’ for emergencies

TELUK INTAN, June 7 — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has allocated substantial funds to ensur...

Arizona Auditor General to Conduct Special Audits on Student Safety and Taxpayer Dollar Use

Funding call for firefighters sparks new questions about public sector restructuring

Updated: Even as MPs hose down a proposal to fund Fire and Emergency NZ as a core department, it lights up opportunities in consolidating back-office functions like payroll

Poor planning, budgeting issues identified as flaws in SPSA by provincial auditor

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) was unprepared for last year’s wildfires, the provincial auditor found in her summer report.

Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for the Township of Bonfield

Province investing up to $380,000 for emergency response and repair costs due to flooding

FEMA Frees $15.4M for Flood, Earthquake and Wildfire Projects in California

The Federal Emergency Management Agency released federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in California to address flood, earthquake and wildfire risks. Congress authorized t...

Watchdog: Bill mandating more reporting from tax-exempt hospitals ‘common sense’

(By Thérèse Boudreaux and The Center Square) — Thousands of hospitals subsidized by American taxpayers could face heightened fiscal scrutiny under new legislation heading to the U....

Sen. Hesselbein: Introduces No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act

MADISON – Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein introduced the No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein released the following statement:...

Ontario Announces Disaster Recovery Funding for O’Connor Township

Province investing up to $30,000 for emergency response and repair costs due to flooding

Union calls for hundreds more tax centre workers to clear adjustment backlog

A taxpayers ombudsperson report cited Canada Revenue Agency delays in resolving complex adjustments.

Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response

Canada needs to create an office to co-ordinate responses…

Emergency Fire Cost Committee meets June 2

SALEM, Ore. — The Emergency Fire Cost Committee (EFCC) will meet at 10 a.m. on June 2 in the Tillamook Room, Building C, Oregon Department of Forestry at 2600 State Street in Salem...

Canada's taxpayers' watchdog launches CRA complaints investigation

Unclear recourse options are leaving taxpayers without timely resolutions

Senate committee report calls for better co-ordination of wildfire response

Canada needs to create an office to co-ordinate responses to wildfire emergencies, says a Senate report.

Saskatchewan auditor finds public safety agency lacks planning to fight wildfires

A report from Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province’s public…