Published March 19, 2025
About This Audit
The independent auditor’s report reviews the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of Clifton Township, Lackawanna County, for 2023. The report evaluates the financial information presented in Form MS-965 With Adjustments. The audit, adhering to standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, provides assurance that the form is materially correct according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s criteria. The auditors found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the internal controls and no compliance issues that affect the form’s accuracy. The report’s purpose is to ensure the fund usage aligns with legal standards and is not intended for other uses. The audit process included testing compliance with laws affecting fund usage, ensuring that the township met all reporting requirements, and reviewing the municipality’s adherence to administrative regulations. The report indicates that the fund transactions adhered to the established standards and that the township complied with relevant regulations appropriately.