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Orange Township Police Pension Plan – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

A compliance audit of the Orange Township Police Pension Plan for the year 2023, conducted under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205), evaluated the plan’s adherence to state laws and regulations. The audit found that state aid was not fully deposited, violating Act 205, which requires full deposit of state […]

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Orange Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

The compliance audit for the Orange Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, focused on addressing prior audit findings and ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations. The audit confirmed partial compliance with previous recommendations, noting overpayment of state aid, which was partially refunded without interest, as well as excessive […]

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Township of Beaver – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

The report details an independent audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Beaver, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The audit examines Form MS-965 With Adjustments, ensuring the form complies with criteria set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and relevant legislation. Conducted […]

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Orangeville Area Police Board Pension Plan – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022

A compliance audit was conducted on the former Orangeville Area Police Board Pension Plan for January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The objectives were to confirm if prior audit recommendations were followed and ensure the pension plan adhered to applicable laws, regulations, and policies. […]

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The Lime Ridge Fire Company #1 Fireman’s Relief Association – Columbia County – Audit Period January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023

The Lime Ridge Fire Company #1 Fireman’s Relief Association underwent a Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) for the period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. Conducted under the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and related statutes, the LPE aimed to ensure proper expenditure and deposit of state aid as per the Volunteer Firefighters’ […]

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Borough of Benton – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

The independent auditor’s report for the Borough of Benton, Columbia County, covers an attestation engagement regarding the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The audit examined Form MS-965 With Adjustments, which reflects the municipality’s compliance with specific financial criteria as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The report […]

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Township of Benton – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023

The Independent Auditor’s Report on the Township of Benton’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for 2022-2023 reveals compliance issues. The audit, conducted according to standards by the AICPA and Government Auditing Standards, examined Forms MS-965 with Adjustments prepared by township management. It detected expenditures of $18,948.96 in 2022 and $15,993.00 in 2023 without price quotation documentation, […]

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Township of Jackson – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

The independent auditor’s report examines the Township of Jackson’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for 2023. The examination ensures that the Form MS-965 With Adjustments is presented correctly according to established criteria. The audit followed specific standards, revealing some noncompliance instances, such as insufficient documentation for price quotations, and prior issues like duplicate payments were addressed. […]

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Borough of Centralia – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

The independent auditor’s report examines the Form MS-965 with adjustments for the Borough of Centralia’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for 2023. The examination, aligning with standards from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, aims to verify if the form is correctly presented per the Department of Transportation’s criteria. The audit […]

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City of Bloomsburg – Columbia County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023

The Independent Auditor’s Report for the City of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, addresses the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the period January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2023. The examination of Forms MS-965, with adjustments, aimed to ensure compliance with criteria set by the Department of Transportation and Government Auditing Standards. No material weaknesses in […]

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