Auditor General DePasquale Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in Seven Counties
Auditor General DePasquale Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in Seven Counties
HARRISBURG (May 19, 2020) – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Butler, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lycoming, McKean and Westmoreland counties.
“Relief associations help to provide essential life-saving equipment, critical training and insurance for thousands of volunteer firefighters and emergency service providers,” DePasquale said. “Many fire departments are struggling because traditional fundraisers cannot be held, so please remember firefighters when making donations to support your community.”
State aid for VFRAs comes from a 2 percent tax on fire insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania by out-of-state companies. In 2019, 2,518 municipalities received nearly $60 million for distribution to VFRAs to provide training, purchase equipment and insurance, and pay for death benefits for volunteer firefighters.
The Department of the Auditor General distributes the state aid and audits VFRAs. The full audit reports for VFRAs with findings are available online using the links provided below; others are available online at: www.PaAuditor.gov/audit-reports.
Bucks County
Warrington Township VFRA - No findings.
Butler County
Eau Claire VFRA - No findings.
Dauphin County
Middletown VFRA – No findings.
Lackawanna County
Greenfield Township VFRA – No findings.
Lycoming County
Plunketts Creek Township VFRA – No findings.
McKean County
Lafayette Township VFRA– No findings.
Westmoreland County
Derry VFRA – No findings.
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