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

The compliance audit of the Washington Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, conducted by the Pennsylvania Auditor General, reviewed the plan’s adherence to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The audit’s objectives included assessing corrective actions taken for issues identified in previous reports and verifying compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Key areas examined were state aid determination, employer contribution calculations, retirement benefit disbursements, and the accuracy of actuarial valuation reporting. The audit found that the pension plan generally complied with applicable legal and regulatory standards, except for continued issues related to the receipt of excess state aid and incorrect data on certification forms, which echo unresolved findings from past audits. The audit urges township officials to promptly address these issues. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.