Mahoning Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Lawrence County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

The compliance audit for the Mahoning Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, identified noncompliance with state regulations and prior audit recommendations. The audit, carried out under the authority of various Pennsylvania state codes and the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act, aimed to assess adherence to laws, evaluate financial management, and ensure corrective actions were taken from previous audits. Significant areas of concern included the association’s failure to obtain its own Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number, retain meeting minutes, and update bylaws. These deficiencies suggest a lack of compliance with state regulations, potentially leading to the withholding of future state aid. The audit findings were communicated to the management of the relief association, emphasizing the necessity for corrective measures. The commitment of the relief association’s officials was acknowledged, along with their cooperation during the audit process. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.