The Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association of North Coventry Township – Chester County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association of North Coventry Township for the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to assess whether the relief association addressed prior audit findings and complied with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures regarding state aid receipt and fund expenditure. The audit revealed the association corrected four of five previous issues but failed to maintain a complete equipment roster and conduct an annual inventory. It also identified unauthorized expenditures and failure to secure a joint purchase agreement. Despite these deficiencies, the association adhered substantially to legal and procedural requirements. These findings were discussed with the management for corrective actions, and the cooperation of the relief officials during the audit was appreciated. The audit underlines the association’s obligation to implement effective internal controls for proper fund management and legal compliance. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.