Orangeville Firemen’s Relief Association – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

An audit of the Orangeville Firemen’s Relief Association in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, was conducted for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The aim was to verify compliance with state laws and administrative procedures related to state aid receipt and expenditure of funds. While most aspects were compliant, a significant finding was the Association’s failure to update its bylaws to align with the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act (VFRA Act). The bylaws referenced outdated legislation, and there was insufficient member participation to implement changes. Despite this, the Association’s financial records as of December 31, 2024, indicated a cash balance of $271,412, although independent confirmation of part of this balance could not be obtained. Relief association officers committed to addressing the bylaw issue, and compliance will be verified in subsequent audits. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.