Published November 6, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of the Township of Bastress’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund covered the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The audit aimed to evaluate compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9 concerning the handling of Liquid Fuels Tax Fund money. Procedures involved reviewing financial reports, municipal meeting minutes, and expenditure documentation to ensure permissible use and accurate reporting. The audit assessed internal control processes to prevent non-compliance and verified timely and correct deposit of funds. A significant portion of the $130,000 expenditure was tested for compliance. The audit concluded that the Township of Bastress adhered to the criteria outlined in PennDOT’s Publication 9 for the specified period. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.