New Berlin Fire Company Number One, Inc. Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Union County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the New Berlin Fire Company Number One, Inc. Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association, covering the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, was conducted under the authority of relevant state laws, including the VFRA Act. The audit aimed to assess whether the relief association addressed a prior finding and complied with state laws concerning state aid and fund expenditure. Key findings indicate the association failed to correct a previous audit recommendation by not obtaining its own Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number, instead relying on another entity’s exemption number. This noncompliance could lead to potential withholding of state aid. The relief association is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and conducting financial affairs properly. The audit concluded that significant issues remained unaddressed, which the association needs to resolve to avoid future financial penalties. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.