The Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton engaged in a review concerning its eligibility for the Tobacco Settlement payments for uncompensated care services, as mandated by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. The hospital underwent evaluation for the eligibility of claims and reporting of inpatient service days for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The review confirmed two […]
The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s assessment under the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001 identified potential eligibility for payments covering uncompensated care services. The center relies on uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches, requiring verification of claims and inpatient service data. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the facility reported 12 potentially eligible […]
In June 2026, a compliance audit was conducted on the Bear Creek Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. This audit adhered to the requirements of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205 of 1984, as amended), which mandates audits of municipal pension plans receiving state aid. Although not following […]
A compliance audit was conducted on the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the City of Pittston, Luzerne County, for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to assess the city’s compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9 regarding the receipt, expenditure, and reporting of Liquid Fuels Tax […]
A compliance audit was conducted on the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Foster, Luzerne County, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit aimed to assess whether the township adhered to the criteria mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) regarding the receipt, expenditure, and reporting […]
A compliance audit was conducted on the Wyoming Borough Police Pension Plan to ensure adherence to relevant state laws, regulations, contracts, and local policies, as mandated by Act 205 of 1984. The audit, covering January 1 to December 31, 2025, confirmed that state aid, employer contributions, and employee contributions were properly calculated and deposited, and […]
A compliance audit of the Wyoming Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, under the authority of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, assessed the administration of the pension plan from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The audit’s objective was to ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, contracts, and policies. The investigation […]
The compliance audit of the Firemen’s Relief Association of Slocum Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. The objectives were to assess whether the association addressed previous audit findings and complied with state laws, contracts, and bylaws concerning the receipt of state […]
The compliance audit of the City of Hazleton’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, assessed the city’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and local policies. Conducted under the authority of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, the audit examined whether municipal officials addressed prior […]
The compliance audit of the City of Hazleton Aggregate Pension Fund, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, evaluated adherence to state laws and regulations under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205). The audit aimed to check corrective actions taken on prior findings and ensure compliance with legal and […]