Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company’s Relief Association – Bradford County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

An audit was conducted on the Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company’s Relief Association in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to verify compliance with state laws and the rectification of past audit findings. While it found general compliance with state laws regarding the use of state aid and relief association funds, there were notable exceptions. Three significant issues were identified: inadequate signatory authority for fund disbursement, as the assistant treasurer was not an authorized officer; insufficient surety bond coverage; and failure to update the bylaws as intended. The report suggests updating the bylaws to rectify the unauthorized signatory issue and enhancing the surety bond coverage. It also emphasizes the responsibility of relief association officers in maintaining effective internal controls and adhering to state laws. The findings and subsequent recommendations were discussed with the association management. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.