The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates payments to hospitals like Penn Highlands Tyrone for uncompensated care services provided to uninsured patients. Hospitals can receive payments using two methods: the uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach. The extraordinary expense approach is for claims that exceed double the average cost of all inpatient claims at the facility. An […]
A compliance audit was conducted on the Recorder of Deeds/Register of Wills in Blair County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024, as required by Sections 401(b) and 401(d) of The Fiscal Code. The audit aimed to ensure all money collected for the Commonwealth was properly assessed, reported, and remitted, and to help […]
The compliance audit of the Bald Eagle Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association, covering January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, was conducted under the authority of Pennsylvania law, focusing on adherence to state laws, contracts, bylaws, and corrective actions from a prior audit. The audit confirmed the relief association had taken appropriate measures to address past […]
The audit reviewed the operations of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0703 in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, for the period between June 20, 2025, and March 25, 2026. Conducted under the authority of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, the audit reviewed inventory counts, financial deposits, clerk performance, and the adherence to internal controls. The report concluded that […]
The Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona participated in a review process related to the Tobacco Settlement Act, which provides payments for uncompensated care services. The engagement aimed to substantiate claims data and days reported to the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council and the Department of Human Services. It was concluded that the facility […]
The audit reviewed Form MS-965 With Adjustments for the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Borough of Duncansville, Blair County, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit followed American Institute of Certified Public Accountants standards and Government Auditing Standards to ensure the form was presented according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation criteria. […]
The audit examined the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Borough of Bellwood, Blair County, for the period January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, specifically analyzing Form MS-965 With Adjustments. The borough’s management is responsible for adhering to the criteria outlined in Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The audit was conducted following attestation standards, […]
An audit was conducted on the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Snyder, Blair County, Pennsylvania, covering the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The audit examined Forms MS-965 With Adjustments in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s criteria. The audit found that the forms were presented correctly, adhering […]
The audit examined the Form MS-965 With Adjustments for the Borough of Williamsburg’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The municipality’s management is accountable for adherence to the reporting criteria. The audit, performed according to standards by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government […]
The audit examined the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of Antis Township, Blair County, for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The report assessed the municipality’s compliance with the criteria set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s guidelines using Form MS-965 With Adjustments. The audit involved reviewing financial records to ensure accurate […]