Fairmount Twp. Vol. Firemen’s Relief Association – Luzerne County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit for the Fairmount Township Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association covered the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. Conducted by the Department of the Auditor General under Pennsylvania laws, the audit examined whether the association adhered to state laws and procedures concerning state aid receipt and fund expenditures. The audit concluded that the association complied fully with the relevant regulations. During the audited period, the association managed funds from the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax, provided through Act 205, based on municipal factors such as population and real estate value. The relief association’s total expenditures amounted to $31,122, with significant spending on fire service equipment and insurance premiums. The report emphasized the responsibility of relief association officers to maintain adequate financial records and internal controls, ensuring compliance with state requirements. The cooperative participation of the relief association officials during the audit was also acknowledged.