Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association of Bear Lake Fire Department, Warren County, Bear Lake, PA – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association of Bear Lake Fire Department for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, aimed to ensure corrective actions were taken regarding past audit findings and compliance with state laws. The audit revealed that the relief association successfully addressed one of the two prior findings but failed to remedy a significant issue involving their checking account being incorrectly registered under their affiliated fire service organization’s name and federal tax ID, not their own. Additionally, the association failed to update their bylaws, as mandated. This noncompliance could lead to withholding of state aid. The audit team discussed these findings with the association’s management, stressing the importance of rectifying these issues to avoid future penalties. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.