Published August 18, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Metal in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, was conducted for the period between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to verify municipal compliance with criteria set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and outlined in their Publication 9 regarding fund receipt, expenditure, and reporting. Detailed procedures included reviewing internal controls, testing significant financial transactions, and examining the accuracy of reported amounts. The audit identified misstatements which were subsequently corrected with management’s approval. The audit concluded that the township complied with most criteria, though noncompliance was noted in advertising and bidding requirements. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.