AuditsAudit Category: State Departments & Agencies

St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson – Northampton County – Amended Financial Report for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

The amended financial report for St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson, for the period July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, was conducted at the request of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Pennsylvania. This review aimed to certify the costs in the hospital’s submitted MA-336 cost report. Following specific procedures, the audit identified necessary adjustments, primarily […]

UPMC Health Plan – Community HealthChoices Contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – Performance Audit for the Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

The performance audit by the Department of the Auditor General assessed UPMC Health Plan’s (UPMC) Community HealthChoices (CHC) contract with Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) for 2022. The audit evaluated UPMC’s provision of accurate and timely participant eligibility information to DHS, crucial for setting accurate capitation rates. Two major findings resulted in 17 recommendations. The […]

AHN Wexford Hospital – Allegheny County – Amended Financial Report for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

The amended financial report for AHN Wexford Hospital, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, was conducted at the request of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to certify the costs detailed in the facility’s MA-336 cost report. The audit assessed costs, charges, and statistical data to set the Medical Assistance […]

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Performance Audit of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program for the Period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General conducted a performance audit on the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The audit, which included grants issued between July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, had three objectives:  Determine whether DCNR complied with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, guidelines, […]

Department of Labor & Industry – State Workers’ Insurance Fund for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023

The State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) provides workers’ compensation insurance in Pennsylvania, especially for employers denied by private insurers. A board comprising the Secretary of Labor and Industry, the State Treasurer, and the Insurance Commissioner oversees SWIF operations. For the fiscal years ending December 31, 2022, and 2023, SWIF’s admitted assets decreased by $38 million. […]

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Weatherization Assistance Program – Audit Period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) underwent a performance audit conducted by the Auditor General. The audit aimed to assess three primary objectives: management of waiting lists, compliance with quality control standards, and efficient use of weatherization funds. Findings revealed that though some improvements were made in managing waiting […]

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – PerformRx, LLC – An Audit of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Services for the Physical HealthChoices Medicaid Program in Pennsylvania – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

The performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and PerformRx, LLC focused on their management within the Physical HealthChoices Medicaid program. Conducted for 2022, it sought to evaluate DHS’s oversight of pharmacy claims and contracts, and PerformRx’s compliance with legal requirements. The audit identified three main findings. The department announced this audit […]

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Audit Period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ administration of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was audited by the Department of the Auditor General to evaluate eligibility determinations and benefit authorizations. The audit covered July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and identified errors, including improper payments amounting to $5,632 in cash benefits and $281 […]

Crafton Borough Police Pension Plan – Allegheny County – Period Ended December 31, 2024

East Whiteland Township Police Pension Plan – Chester County – Audit Period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023