Chester Township Volunteer Firemen Relief Association – Delaware County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of the Chester Township Volunteer Firemen Relief Association for January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024, revealed that while three findings from a prior audit were addressed, six issues remain unresolved. The audit aimed to assess if the association had corrected previous findings and adhered to state laws regarding funding. Key issues persisted, such as unauthorized expenditures, failure to maintain a fidelity bond, inadequate financial record-keeping, and incomplete membership and equipment rosters. Although the association mostly complied with laws on managing state aid, the repeated issues from past audits indicate the need for immediate corrective measures. Overall, the audit highlights significant areas for improvement in the association’s financial and administrative practices. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.