Port Angeles – At the most recent Port of Port Angeles Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Colleen McAleer provided a statement referring to the recent allegations of potential financial fraud by her fellow commissioner and Executive Director of Shore Aquatic Center Steve Burke.

We reported last Friday that the Washington State Auditor’s Office, following an investigation of the Shore Aquatic Center’s finances, had found evidence of potential fraud. The report specifically alleges that Burke personally benefitted from self-insurance payments, at least one Social Security tax refund, and credit card purchases, all totaling over $41,000.

The report said the Pool District lacked adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with state regulations. The findings were referred to

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