Published May 22, 2025
About This Audit
The audit report examines the Township of Hopewell’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the period between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. The township’s management is responsible for presenting the Forms MS-965 with adjustments, which are governed by criteria from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The audit, conducted under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants standards and Government Auditing Standards, found that the Forms MS-965 with adjustments fairly present the required information in all material respects. The audit did not identify significant internal control weaknesses or instances of noncompliance. However, providing an opinion on compliance with provisions of laws and regulations was not the objective. The purpose of the report is to ensure that the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund’s expenditures comply with relevant laws and regulations. The audit confirmed no misstatements, emphasizing that the township adhered to the financial criteria described for the audit period.