Germania Hose Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Luzerne County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted on the Germania Hose Company Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. The audit aimed to determine compliance with state laws, contracts, bylaws, and administrative procedures regarding the receipt of state aid and the expenditure of funds. The audit, conducted under the authority of Pennsylvania’s constitution and relevant state laws, concluded that the relief association complied with all applicable requirements during the specified period. The Relief Association received and managed funds primarily sourced from the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Distribution Law, serving to financially protect volunteer firefighters. Total cash as of 2023 stood at $20,089, with expenditures totaling $24,314 across benefit, fire, and administrative services. The audit’s findings were discussed with the association’s management, and appreciation was extended for their cooperation. Overall, the audit confirmed the association’s adherence to legal and procedural standards.