Published April 6, 2026
About This Audit
A compliance audit was conducted on the Township of Independence, Washington County’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to assess compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) criteria outlined in Publication 9 regarding the receipt, expenditure, and reporting of these funds. Key procedures included reviewing financial submissions and municipal operations, comparing reported figures to actual records, and verifying allowable expenditures totaling $144,335.34. The audit found that Independence Township largely complied with the criteria and concluded with a necessary adjustment to Form MS-965, which was approved by the municipality’s management. The audit concluded that the township complied with standards for the use of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.