Published February 12, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of the Gratz Area Fire Company #1 Relief Association, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, aimed to verify corrective actions from prior findings and ensure adherence to state laws regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The audit followed the guidelines set by Pennsylvania’s Constitution, The Fiscal Code, and the VFRA Act. The audit confirmed that the relief association effectively addressed previous audit findings and was in substantial compliance with relevant laws and procedures. The audit’s findings were discussed with management, and auditors thanked association officials for their cooperation. The relief association operates as a charitable organization to financially support volunteer firefighters, and it maintained proper records for a total of $48,061 in cash and investments as of December 2024. Total expenditures were $45,235 for benefits, fire, and administrative services. Officials were commended for maintaining accurate equipment rosters and addressing unauthorized expenditure issues. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.