Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Pike County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

The Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association in Pike County, Pennsylvania, underwent a compliance audit covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to verify if the association addressed previous findings and adhered to state laws, contracts, bylaws, and procedures concerning state aid and fund expenditures. Conducted under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s constitutional and statutory authority, the audit confirmed corrective action on prior issues and compliance with legal requirements, although financial statement balances could not be independently confirmed. The association finances primarily come from state aid allocations based on municipality metrics. Total contributions received in 2023 were $57,499, with total expenditures amounting to $268,040 for the audited period. Efforts have been recognized to maintain compliance with legal and administrative standards. Independent verifications of $228,366 in cash and investments worth $23,000 were unsuccessful. However, the association proved good financial governance practices.