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State Audit Finds $67,000 in Questionable Spending at Port Angeles Pool
A fraud investigation report released Monday by the Washington State Auditor’s Office found that the William Shore Memorial Pool District, led by Executive Director and Port Commissioner Steve Burke, lacked basic financial controls, resulting in at least $41,000 in personal benefit to Burke and $25,980 in additional questionable spending over a six-year period.
The 10-page report details how Burke — who also appears to have been reelected to the Port of Port Angeles with 85% of the vote — used public funds for personal fuel purchases, an oil change for his spouse’s car, prescription glasses…
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