Turbot Township Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association – Northumberland County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit was conducted of the Turbot Township Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, covering activities from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. The audit was authorized by Pennsylvania state laws, including the VFRA Act, to ensure appropriate use of state aid and proper financial management by the association. The audit aimed to verify corrective actions taken since a previous audit and the association’s compliance with relevant laws and bylaws. The audit found that the association addressed three of the five previous issues but failed to resolve inadequate meeting minutes and incomplete equipment rosters. The audit confirmed compliance in significant areas, but highlighted these shortcomings. Discussions with the association’s management addressed these findings, aiming for improvements. The audit underscores the importance of maintaining proper records and transparency in financial practices of such associations.