Published February 11, 2025
About This Audit
The independent auditor’s report for the Township of Bedford’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, examined Form MS-965 With Adjustments. The township is tasked with presenting this form according to specific criteria outlined in the report’s Background and the Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The audit, carried out per American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, aimed to ensure the form’s alignment with these criteria and not to assess internal controls or compliance comprehensively. No significant deficiencies or material weaknesses were identified. The Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, governed by legislation, supports road maintenance based on local road mileage and population. Municipalities need to manage these funds following specific regulations to continue receiving allocations. The auditor confirmed that the form was presented accurately and acknowledged the assistance extended by the Township of Bedford during the audit.