Published August 17, 2026
About This Audit
A compliance audit of the Independent Firefighters Relief Association in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, was conducted to evaluate adherence to state laws, contracts, bylaws, and procedures regarding the receipt and expenditure of state aid. The audit revealed compliance with these requirements, with exceptions noted in two findings. Firstly, the audit identified an inadequate financial record-keeping system due to the lack of detailed financial transaction records, which hampers effective monitoring and increases risks of errors. Secondly, there was a lack of segregation of duties between the secretary and treasurer. These findings indicate areas needing improvement to ensure proper financial management and compliance; the relief association has acknowledged these issues and intends to take corrective action. Compliance will be verified in subsequent audits. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.