Published November 17, 2025
About This Audit
The Auditor General conducted a Limited Procedures Engagement for the Bernville Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, to ensure compliance with the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act and the Fiscal Code of Pennsylvania. The primary objective was to confirm that funds were used for authorized purposes and state aid funds were appropriately received and deposited. The engagement involved reviewing financial documents, interviewing officials, and verifying timely deposits of state aid. The association expended $63,141 during this period, with a major portion allocated to fire services. No unauthorized expenditures or deposit issues were found. The audit, which does not strictly follow Government Auditing Standards, found the relief association’s records in order. The audit was conducted based on information provided by the association, which is a separate legal entity from the Bernville Community Fire Company No. 1. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.