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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #2520 – Girard, Erie County – For the Period October 16, 2024 to October 19, 2025

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) conducted an examination of the Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 2520 in Erie County, operated from October 16, 2024, to October 19, 2025. The examination evaluated compliance with PLCB operating procedures, including inventory management, cash deposits, and tax-exempt sales documentation. Findings revealed an inventory discrepancy exceeding 1% of […]

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Township of Venango – Erie County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

The independent auditor’s report examines the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Township of Venango, Erie County, for the year 2024. The township’s management is responsible for presenting the Form MS-965 with adjustments, ensuring it meets criteria described in the Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The auditor conducted the examination per standards set by the […]

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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 […]

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Lawrence Park Township Police Pension Plan – Erie County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of the Lawrence Park Township Police Pension Plan was conducted by the Auditor General under the authority of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. Key areas of focus included the proper determination and deposit of state aid, employer and employee contributions, and the preparation and submission of the actuarial […]

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

A compliance audit was conducted on the Lawrence Park Township Non-Uniformed Employees Pension Plan to ensure adherence to state laws and regulations.  The audit revealed that all major requirements were met with one exception: an improperly calculated pension benefit resulted in overpayments. The error involved miscalculating a retiree’s final monthly average compensation by including a […]

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Stancliff Hose Company Firemen’s Relief Association of the County of Erie, State of Pennsylvania – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Stancliff Hose Company Firemen’s Relief Association in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, assessed adherence to state laws and internal procedures regarding state aid receipt and fund expenditures. The audit, not conducted under Government Auditing Standards, identified three key findings: inadequate signatory authority for fund […]

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District Court 06-1-04 – Erie County – Audit Period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023

The limited procedures engagement (LPE) conducted for District Court 06-1-04 in Erie County, Pennsylvania, covering January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2023, aimed to verify the accurate assessment, reporting, and timely remittance of funds collected on behalf of the Commonwealth. Following Section 401(c) of the Fiscal Code requirements, the procedures involved comparing data from the […]

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Township of Lawrence Park – Erie County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

The independent auditor’s report, conducted for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, details an examination of the Form MS-965 With Adjustments, concerning the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Township of Lawrence Park, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The report confirms that the township’s management accurately presented the Form MS-965 in accordance with […]

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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #2506 – Corry, Erie County – For the Period September 23, 2024 to September 6, 2025

The examination of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 2506 covered operations from September 23, 2024, to September 6, 2025. The review aimed to assess compliance with PLCB operating procedures, involving inventory checks, deposit reviews, and internal control compliance. The store generally operated in compliance, except for an ongoing issue with inventory discrepancies. A physical […]

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Saint Vincent Hospital – Erie County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Saint Vincent Hospital’s submission for the 2026 settlement payment was reviewed to assess claims and data accuracy related to extraordinary expenses and inpatient days. Out of six reported extraordinary expense claims, two were validated, possibly qualifying the hospital for a payment under this […]

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