Chicora Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Butler County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

A compliance audit was conducted on the Chicora Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. The audit aimed to assess the association’s adherence to state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The audit found that the association addressed prior audit findings and generally complied with applicable standards, but identified issues including an undocumented expenditure of $562, inadequate signatory authority for fund disbursements, and outdated bylaws. These findings were discussed with the management, and their responses were included in the report. The audit assessed the proper expenditure of state aid, revealing total expenditures of $90,464 and highlighting the need for improved documentation and procedural updates to prevent errors and ensure compliance. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.