Markle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Westmoreland County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of Markle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, aimed to evaluate corrective actions following previous audit findings and assess compliance with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and procedures related to state aid and fund expenditures. The audit found that the association adequately addressed prior issues but noted insufficient surety bond coverage. This gap leaves the association’s cash balance vulnerable in the event of fraudulent acts by the disbursing officer, thus breaching the VFRA Act and bylaws. To resolve this, it is recommended that the association increases its fidelity bond coverage to align with statutory requirements. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.