Published April 9, 2026
About This Audit
An audit was conducted on the Township of Newton’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the period January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit examined Form MS-965 With Adjustments, assessing its compliance with established criteria under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s guidelines and related legislation. The audit, carried out according to American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, concluded that the Form presented the required information accurately. Liquid Fuels Tax allocation supports local infrastructure, distributed based on population and road mileage. Funds are subject to regulations under Act 655 and can be used for road maintenance and equipment purchases, with reporting obligations and fund management handled per specific guidance. The report’s purpose is to aid the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in regulatory oversight. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.