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Centerville Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association – Crawford County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Centerville Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association, conducted for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, revealed several issues. The audit aimed to assess corrective actions taken in response to previous findings and verify compliance with state laws and regulations concerning state aid receipt and fund expenditure. It concluded […]

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CHS Berwick Freestanding Psychiatric Hospital – Columbia County – Amended Financial Report for the Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

The amended financial report for CHS Berwick Freestanding Psychiatric Hospital, covering the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, includes various worksheets and statistical data adjustments related to the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (MA) Program. The department conducted procedures at the request of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to certify the costs in […]

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West Mead Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Crawford County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the West Mead Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan for January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024. The audit ensured compliance with state laws, regulations, contracts, procedures, and local policies under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The audit checked the correct determination and deposit of state aid […]

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Stonycreek Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Somerset County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Stonycreek Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, covering January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2024, was performed under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The audit aimed to verify corrective actions from prior findings and assess the pension plan’s compliance with […]

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Independence Health System – Butler Memorial Hospital – Butler County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 14 out of 19 claims from Butler Memorial were verified as qualifying extraordinary expense claims. The facility’s reported data on inpatient and MA days were evaluated, with some discrepancies noted and necessary adjustments advised. The engagement confirmed the eligibility and payment methodologies for the upcoming settlement, emphasizing […]

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Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report pertains to the Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital’s compliance with the Tobacco Settlement Act’s requirements for receiving payments for uncompensated care services. This engagement specifically verifies the eligibility for extraordinary expense claims and the accuracy of inpatient and Medical Assistance days data for the facility’s submissions for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025. […]

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Independence Health System Frick Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital was evaluated for eligibility for the 2027 settlement. The hospital reported three potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. All claims met the criteria for funding, suggesting eligibility for payment in 2027. The hospital’s inpatient and MA days reported for fiscal year ending June 30, […]

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St. Luke’s Hospital Grandview Campus – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

An audit evaluated claims submitted by the hospital to verify their eligibility and authenticity. Out of 28 submitted claims for extraordinary expenses during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, only ten qualified. Insurance payments disqualified many claims, necessitating their removal from the self-pay list. The hospital’s reported inpatient days for the fiscal year 2024 […]

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Township of Vernon – Crawford County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

The department audited the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Vernon, Crawford County for the year 2024, as documented in Form MS-965 With Adjustments. The report confirms that the municipality’s management presented the form in compliance with the criteria set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, aligning with the statutory requirements. The report […]

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Borough of Summit Hill – Carbon County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

The report pertains to the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Borough of Summit Hill, Carbon County for 2024, prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requirements. The Liquid Fuels Tax is allocated to municipalities for the maintenance and repair of streets, based on road mileage and population. The Form MS-965 summarizes expenditures, fund […]

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