HARRISBURG — Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in McKean and Potter counties.

“Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and protect volunteer firefighters and the communities they serve.”

The Department of the Auditor General distributes state aid for VFRAs and audits how they use the funds, which are generated by a 2% tax on fire insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania by out-of-state companies.

In McKean County, there was one finding on the audit for the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Department Relief Fund Inc. The relief association’s money market account was inappropriately registered under the affiliated fire services organization’s federal tax identification number. The report noted the association corrected the finding.

In Potter County, there were two findings for the Coudersport Firemen’s Relief Association. The auditors found Insufficient surety (fidelity) bond coverage and inadequate minutes of meetings. The report noted the association corrected the findings.