Published August 14, 2026
About This Audit
A compliance audit was performed on the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of Benton Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, according to state requirements. The audit assessed the township’s adherence to criteria specified in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. Procedures included reviewing financial forms, municipal operations, internal controls, and expense transactions totaling $459,885.90 out of $541,832.23 in expenditures. Issues identified included recurring non-availability of price quotations, project approvals not obtained, and non-permissible expenditures. Adjustments were proposed and approved, affecting reported compliance levels. Despite these findings, Benton Township generally complied with the criteria, except where noted. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.