Washington Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Berks County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

The Auditor General conducted a compliance audit of the Washington Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan under Act 205 guidelines to assess adherence to key regulations and corrective actions from past findings. The audit focused on the proper deposit of state aid, calculation and deposit of employer contributions, and administration of retirement benefits. The review period covered from January 2021 to December 2024, and procedures included verifying timeline and accuracy in financial transactions and contributions as per the plan’s governing document and applicable state laws. The audit revealed a failure to deposit the full amount of the 2022 and 2024 state aid into the pension plan, with $5,042 remaining undeposited. Recommendations included the immediate deposit of outstanding funds, with accrued interest, and the implementation of stricter internal controls. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.