AuditsAudit Category: Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations

Presston Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Allegheny County – Audit Period October 3, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Presston Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from October 3, 2023, to December 31, 2024. Conducted under state authority, the audit aimed to verify compliance with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and procedures regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The audit was not conducted under […]

Newell Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Fayette County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

The Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) of the Newell Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association was conducted for the period January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024, to determine if funds were expended for authorized purposes and state aid funds deposited as required by the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act and Act 205 of 1984. The investigation involved […]

Bainbridge Firemen’s Relief Association, Bainbridge, Pennsylvania – Lancaster County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

Archbald Borough Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association – Lackawanna County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) audit of the Archbald Borough Volunteer Firefighters Relief Association, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, assessed the handling of funds to ensure compliance with the VFRA Act and Act 205. The review examined financial transactions, state aid deposits, and internal controls without utilizing Government Auditing Standards. The association […]

Dover Township Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association – York County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit of the Dover Township Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023, assessed the organization’s adherence to state laws and regulations regarding fund management. The audit, not conducted under Government Auditing Standards, focused on corrective actions from a prior report and compliance with financial regulations. The relief association […]

Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association – Luzerne County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted for the Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to ensure compliance with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures concerning the receipt and expenditure of state aid and funds. The audit found overall compliance, […]

Volunteer Firemans Relief Association of Mutual – Westmoreland County – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted on the Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association of Mutual in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, for the period January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to assess whether the association addressed past recommendations and complied with state laws regarding state aid and fund usage. It was found that the association […]

Neversink Fireman’s Relief Association – Lebanon County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit of the Neversink Fireman’s Relief Association, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023, aimed to assess corrective actions on previous findings and adherence to state laws concerning state aid receipt and fund expenditures. While the association addressed three out of four earlier findings, it failed to rectify the “Inadequate Signatory Authority […]

Summit Hill Firemen’s Relief Association – Carbon County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) conducted on the Summit Hill Firemen’s Relief Association, for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, aimed to ensure funds were used for authorized purposes and that state aid was deposited appropriately. The engagement was conducted under Pennsylvania’s constitutional and legislative provisions, focusing on examining financial transactions […]

Warsaw Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association – Jefferson County – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit of the Warsaw Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, found that the association took appropriate corrective actions from previous audits. However, significant compliance issues remain, leading to potential withholding of future state aid. Three main findings were reported: (1) the […]