Springfield Township Volunteer Firemens Relief Association – Mercer County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Springfield Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association (relief association) was conducted for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This audit aimed to assess if previous corrective actions were implemented and whether the association adhered to relevant laws and procedures regarding state aid and funds expenditure. The audit, not governed by Government Auditing Standards, found that while the relief association generally complied with regulations, there were issues such as unauthorized expenditures and failure to update bylaws. Specifically, unauthorized costs included pediatric AED pads and sales tax, totaling $489. Additionally, checks were issued non-sequentially, risking financial recording inaccuracies. Despite these findings, the association took corrective actions on previous issues. The management’s cooperation during the audit process was acknowledged, and recommendations were made to address the identified shortcomings. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.