Published September 19, 2025
About This Audit
The independent auditor’s report examined the Township of Rice’s Form MS-965 With Adjustments for its Liquid Fuels Tax Fund from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit was conducted in compliance with the standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, ensuring a thorough assessment of risks related to material misstatements due to fraud or error. The report confirmed that the Form MS-965 With Adjustments accurately presented the necessary information required by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The Liquid Fuels Tax Fund provides municipalities like Rice Township with funds for maintaining streets, roads, and bridges, based on local road mileage and population. The report’s purpose is to assist PennDOT in regulatory oversight, highlighting that the financial presentation is specific to liquid fuels tax activities, not a complete depiction of the municipality’s total financial status. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.