Franklin Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Erie County -Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The Franklin Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association in Erie County, Pennsylvania, underwent a compliance audit for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit, not conducted under Government Auditing Standards, aimed to assess adherence to state laws, contracts, and administrative procedures concerning state aid and fund expenditures. The association complied significantly with regulations, but the audit identified two key issues: a failure to conduct an annual inventory of equipment and a need to update outdated bylaws. Relief association officials agreed with these findings and have committed to implementing corrective measures. The report thanks officials for their cooperation and emphasizes the ongoing responsibility of relief association management to maintain effective internal controls and compliance with state laws, particularly those outlined in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. The audit report and recommendations will undergo verification in a future audit. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.