Hopewell Township Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Beaver County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the Hopewell Township Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to determine if corrective actions from previous findings were implemented and if the association complied with state laws and bylaws regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The audit found that the association took appropriate corrective action from the prior report, but there was a significant issue noted—the failure to maintain surety (fidelity) bond coverage for its authorized disbursing officer, which expired on November 14, 2023. Despite this, the association generally complied with applicable regulations. The audit underscored the officers’ responsibility to ensure sound financial management in accordance with the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. The report was discussed with management, and cooperative engagement was acknowledged. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.