Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 Firemen’s Relief Association – Northampton County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 Firemen’s Relief Association covered January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. It assessed whether the association addressed previous audit findings and complied with relevant laws, contracts, bylaws, and procedures concerning state aid and fund expenditure. The audit confirmed past corrective actions were taken, but noted a significant issue: proceeds from a joint equipment sale were incorrectly deposited into a fire company account instead of the relief association’s account. This mix-up, due to a misunderstanding of a joint purchase agreement, highlights the need for effective internal controls to prevent funds from being misallocated. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.