Published September 10, 2025
About This Audit
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0288 in Pittsburgh was examined by the Auditor General’s Department from September 16, 2024, to July 30, 2025. The examination, while not conforming to formal auditing standards, assessed compliance with operational procedures. Key areas scrutinized included inventory accuracy, financial deposits, compliance with internal controls, and transaction integrity. Although the store generally adhered to prescribed procedures, an inventory discrepancy exceeding $200 was identified concerning seven liquor codes, which was attributed to potential theft and inventory record inaccuracies. The manager acknowledged these discrepancies, with plans to rectify and monitor inventory discrepancies. A prior issue related to tax-exempt sales was corrected following recommendations. Overall, the examination underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and corrective measures to ensure continued compliance and improvement. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.