Eastern Berks Fire Department Relief Association – Berks County – Limited Procedures Engagement for the Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) conducted on the Eastern Berks Fire Department Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, examined whether the association properly expended funds and received state aid as required by the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act and Act 205. The LPE reviewed the association’s financial transactions, totaling $193,910 in expenditures, across various categories including benefit services, fire services, and administrative services. The methodology involved checking documentary evidence such as accounting records and bank statements for compliance with legal requirements. The report concluded that no unauthorized spending or mismanagement of state aid funds was identified. The relief association should continue maintaining thorough financial documentation, as future compliance audits may be conducted. The association’s officers are tasked with safeguarding assets and ensuring financial operations comply with state rules.  This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.