HARRISBURG — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale on Tuesday announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in McKean and Elk counties.

“My audits of volunteer firefighter relief associations ensure that critical state funds are used properly in helping volunteer firefighters save lives and protect communities,” DePasquale said.

There were no findings in the audits of Horton Township VFRA in Elk County, or in Eldred Borough VFRA in McKean County, DePasquale said.

State aid for VFRAs comes from a 2 percent tax on fire insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania by out-of-state companies. Each year, more than 2,500 municipalities receive approximately $60 million for distribution to VFRAs to provide training, purchase equipment and insurance, and pay for death benefits for volunteer firefighters.

The Department of the Auditor General distributes the state aid and audits VFRAs.