Lakeville Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Wayne County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of the Lakeville Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, was conducted for the period between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024, under applicable state laws and the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. The audit aimed to assess whether prior audit findings were addressed and if the relief association complied with relevant laws and procedures regarding state aid and fund expenditure. The audit identified several issues, including failure to maintain a Pennsylvania sales tax exemption number, undocumented and unauthorized expenditures, and inadequate bylaw provisions. These findings highlight noncompliance and raise concerns over potential withholding of state aid. The report emphasized the need for management to implement corrective actions promptly. Despite providing a memorandum to association officials outlining these findings, no response has been received by the audit’s completion date. The relief association failed to rectify issues reported in the previous audit, underscoring the urgency for reform. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.