Brookside Fireman’s Relief Association – Erie County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit of the Brookside Fireman’s Relief Association, Erie County, Pennsylvania, for January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023, was conducted under state laws and regulations. The audit aimed to check if the association implemented corrective actions from the prior audit and complied with state laws regarding state aid and fund expenditures. The audit concluded that the association took appropriate corrective actions and generally complied with most requirements, except for issues such as undocumented expenditures and incomplete equipment roster. The report includes findings, highlighting areas of non-compliance, and offers recommendations for improvement. The association is required to ensure proper documentation and record-keeping to comply with the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act and safeguard assets effectively. The audit findings were discussed with management, and responses are included in the report. The Department of Auditor General thanked the association officials for their cooperation during the audit process.