Auditor General DePasquale Releases Audits for School Districts in Lancaster, Northampton, Washington, Westmoreland Counties
Auditor General DePasquale Releases Audits for School Districts in Lancaster, Northampton, Washington, Westmoreland Counties
HARRISBURG (Sept. 29, 2016) – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Lancaster, Northampton, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
The Department of the Auditor General examines the records of school districts, charter schools, intermediate units, and area vocational-technical schools. The audits — among other things — assess whether or not school entities received the state subsidies and reimbursements to which they were entitled, accurately managed taxpayer funds, and complied with ethics codes. The audits also determine whether or not teachers and administrators were properly certified for the positions they held during the audit period.
The full audit reports are available online using the links provided below.
Lancaster County
Properly implemented policies and procedures for internal controls, budgetary practices, Right-to-Know and Sunshine laws; and complied, in all significant respects, with relevant requirements.
Northampton County
Pen Argyl Area School District
Properly implemented policies and procedures for internal controls, budgetary practices, Right-to-Know and Sunshine laws; and complied, in all significant respects, with relevant requirements.
Washington County
California Area School District
Complied, in all significant respects, with applicable state laws, contracts, grant requirements and administrative procedures except as noted in the following: the district’s general fund decreased by 69 percent over a three year period and as of June 30, 2015, the district has a current balance of $602,469, and errors in the district’s reporting of transportation data resulted in underpayments of over $72,000.
Properly implemented policies and procedures for internal controls, budgetary practices, Right-to-Know and Sunshine laws; and complied, in all significant respects, with relevant requirements.
Westmoreland County
Properly implemented policies and procedures for internal controls, budgetary practices, Right-to-Know and Sunshine laws; and complied, in all significant respects, with relevant requirements.
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