Published January 28, 2025
About This Audit
The independent auditor examined the Township of Mahoning, Carbon County’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund Form MS-965 with Adjustments for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The township management prepared the form according to criteria in the report’s Background section and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The audit was conducted under standards from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards. The auditor expressed a positive opinion, confirming the form complies materially with the stated criteria. No significant deficiencies or noncompliance were found. The audit aimed to evaluate fund expenditures’ compliance with laws and regulations. The report is purposed for this assessment only, with any other use considered unsuitable. The township cooperated throughout the examination. Completion of specific reports and adherence to state regulations ensure compliance and qualification for fund allocations. The auditor did not provide an opinion on internal controls or compliance beyond Form MS-965’s presentation criteria.