Mt. Bethel Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Northampton County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of the Mt. Bethel Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association, conducted for the period between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025, aimed to evaluate corrective actions taken on prior audit findings and compliance with state laws regarding the administration of funds. While the association addressed some previous issues like updating the equipment roster and maintaining meeting minutes, it failed to complete an annual physical inventory of equipment and amend inadequate bylaws. The audit found noncompliance in areas such as undocumented expenditures and outdated association bylaws, highlighting ongoing challenges. Despite these issues, the relief association largely adhered to state legal requirements related to state aid and fund usage. The audit underscores the need for continuous improvement in compliance areas to enhance the association’s operational integrity. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.