Benton Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the Benton Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, covering the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The audit followed the guidelines in the Constitution of Pennsylvania, The Fiscal Code, and the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. This audit aimed to evaluate if corrective actions were taken from previous findings and if the association complied with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures related to state aid and fund expenditures. The audit confirmed that the association took appropriate corrective actions and complied with relevant rules. Total funds expenditure during the period was $76,645, which included benefit, fire, and administrative services costs. The association received state aid totaling $21,142 in 2024 from several municipalities. While $55 was spent unauthorizedly, it was considered a minor issue. Overall, the association is commended for its compliance and proper management of funds. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.