Published January 21, 2026
About This Audit
The compliance audit of Cheltenham Township Police Pension Plan, conducted under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, assessed compliance with applicable laws and policies from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit evaluated the proper handling and deposit of state aid, calculation and deposit of employer and employee contributions, calculation of retirement benefits, and compliance with specific provisions. The audit found the pension plan generally compliant, except for an incorrect data entry on Certification Form AG 385, resulting in a state aid overpayment. This error and previous compliance issues, such as non-compliance with Act 600 for disability benefits, were highlighted. A prior issue involved granting unauthorized non-service related disability benefits, which were not reflected for funding with state aid. Township officials’ effective internal controls generally kept the plan compliant, and the audit findings were discussed with them, with cooperation noted throughout the audit process. This is an automated summary. Please rely on the contents included in the released audit report.