Venango Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Crawford County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit for the Venango Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association covered from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to check if the association addressed past issues and complied with state regulations on state aid usage. It was found that they took appropriate corrective actions from previous audits and mostly complied with relevant rules. However, a finding noted was the untimely receipt and deposit of state aid for 2023 and 2024. For example, the 2023 state aid from Hayfield Township was deposited only in 2025, and a delay occurred with 2024 aid from Venango Borough. To ensure accountability, volunteer firefighters’ relief associations must maintain proper records and comply with state laws when handling funds. Despite this finding, other aspects of their financial handling showed adherence to guidelines. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.