North East Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Erie County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the North East Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association in Erie County, Pennsylvania, covering the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit’s objective was to assess whether the association complied with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures concerning state aid receipt and fund expenditures. The association maintained effective internal controls, ensuring proper management of state aid and funds. The audit, conducted using specific procedures to gather sufficient evidence, concluded that the association complied substantially with relevant regulations during the reviewed period. Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor shared the audit results, which were discussed with the relief association’s management. The association ended the period with $295,633 in total cash and investments and had expenses totaling $184,522. Minor unauthorized expenditures were noted but deemed insignificant. These findings were communicated to relevant parties, including the Governor and local municipal secretaries. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.