Russell Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Warren County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Russell Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, found that while the association generally complied with state laws and procedures, it failed to implement previous audit recommendations. Specifically, the association did not hold meetings as required, with missing signatures in the minutes, nor did it update its bylaws as previously advised. The audit, conducted under Pennsylvania state authority, aimed to assess whether corrective actions from a prior audit were addressed and if the association adhered to applicable regulations regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The association’s officers are responsible for maintaining effective control and compliance, which remains a concern due to their lack of action on past findings. The relief association’s management is encouraged to adopt the recommended changes to improve governance and audit compliance. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.