Stancliff Hose Company Firemen’s Relief Association of the County of Erie, State of Pennsylvania – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Stancliff Hose Company Firemen’s Relief Association in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, assessed adherence to state laws and internal procedures regarding state aid receipt and fund expenditures. The audit, not conducted under Government Auditing Standards, identified three key findings: inadequate signatory authority for fund disbursements, failure to hold and document meetings, and failure to disclose related party transactions. The audit found that while the association generally complied with relevant regulations, these exceptions were significant and required attention. Officials were advised to enhance internal controls and ensure compliance with bylaws to mitigate financial risks. The association, primarily receiving funds from Waterford Borough and Township, managed assets and expenditures significant to its operations. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.