Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder Relief Assoc., Inc. – Monroe County – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit of Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder Relief Association, Inc., covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, aimed to verify corrective actions from previous audits and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Conducted under Pennsylvania state authority, it assessed management’s handling of state aid and financial practices. The audit found that the relief association appropriately addressed prior audit findings and generally complied with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures. It highlighted that the relief association’s total cash and investments amounted to $280,482 as of December 31, 2023, with total expenditures during the audit period of $486,848, primarily on benefit and fire services. This audit did not follow Government Auditing Standards. Its findings were discussed with relief association management, who were thanked for their cooperation. The report, also distributed to local stakeholders, is publicly accessible for further scrutiny.