Chatham Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Tioga County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

In March 2026, a compliance audit was conducted on the Chatham Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to assess compliance with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures related to state aid receipt and fund expenditure. The audit found that, for the period under review, the relief association generally complied with applicable regulations, though one key issue was identified: insufficient surety (fidelity) bond coverage for the association’s disbursing officer. This oversight led to non-compliance with both the VFRA Act and the relief association’s bylaws. The association plans to increase bond coverage to safeguard funds against potential fraudulent acts by officers, aligning with legal requirements. Association management agreed with the findings and will implement corrective measures, which will be reviewed in the next audit cycle. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.