Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association – Erie County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The audit of the Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, evaluated compliance with state laws and corrective actions from a prior report. Conducted by the Department of the Auditor General, the audit found that the association took appropriate corrective actions and generally complied with regulations, except for unauthorized expenditures. These expenditures, totaling $4,775, included commercial insurance premiums and body cameras, which are not authorized under the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. The report noted that such expenditures diminished available funds for approved purposes. Relief association officials acknowledged the errors, crediting them to unawareness and procedural mistakes. The audit emphasized the importance of appropriate fund management and compliance with the VFRA Act regulations to ensure funds are used correctly and efficiently. The association’s cooperation was recognized during the audit process. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.