Catawissa Hose Company No. 1 Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Catawissa Hose Company No. 1 Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association was conducted for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to ensure compliance with applicable state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures regarding state aid and fund expenditure. Although the relief association generally complied with the requirements, the audit identified unauthorized expenditures totaling $7,368 related to insurance policy premiums for the affiliated fire company, which are not allowed under the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. The relief association was advised to reimburse the amount and improve familiarity with authorized expenditures as per the VFRA Act. The relief association’s management agreed with the audit findings and recommendations. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.