West Grove Fire Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Chester County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted for the West Grove Fire Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. The audit, mandated by Pennsylvania’s governing regulations, aimed to verify corrective actions from a previous audit and compliance with relevant laws regarding the receipt and expenditure of state aid. The association appropriately addressed prior findings and largely complied with legal and procedural standards, although a failure to formally define discretionary benefits was noted. The audit disclosed significant financial activity including $896,664 in expenditures, with details on benefits and equipment investments. The relief association’s adherence to regulations was generally found satisfactory, but the audit suggested establishing a formal policy on discretionary benefits. The report was discussed with the association’s management. The audit confirmed compliance but recommended formalizing certain benefits policies. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.