Published September 2, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of the Portage Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Relief Association, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, was conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General. Its objectives were to assess corrective actions on prior audit findings and adherence to relevant laws and procedures concerning state aid and fund expenditures. While the relief association satisfactorily addressed prior findings and complied with most legal requirements, the audit identified a failure to update bylaws in accordance with the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act (VFRA Act). Consequently, the bylaws contain outdated references to Act 84 rather than the current VFRA Act. The audit recommended that the relief association updates its bylaws to ensure compliance. The management agreed to address the issue. This report underscores the need for maintaining up-to-date governance documents to support effective operational compliance. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.