Everett Fire Company, No. 1 Fireman’s Relief Association – Bedford County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

A compliance audit was conducted on the Everett Fire Company, No. 1 Fireman’s Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The audit aimed to evaluate whether the relief association addressed previous audit findings and complied with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures concerning the receipt and expenditure of state aid. The audit confirmed that the relief association took appropriate corrective action regarding prior audit findings but noted unauthorized expenditures, inappropriate pre-signing of blank checks, and a failure to update bylaws. Despite these issues, the relief association largely adhered to the requirements set by the state. Overall, the relief association was found to be mostly compliant, with a few areas needing improvement. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.