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Rescue Hose Co. #1 of Ashley Relief Association – Luzerne County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of Rescue Hose Co. #1 of Ashley Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, was conducted to assess if corrective measures were taken from previous findings and to evaluate compliance with relevant regulations on state aid and fund expenditures. The audit revealed several issues: failure to […]

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Harveys Lake Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association – Luzerne County- Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of the Harveys Lake Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association for 2023-2025 was conducted to ensure adherence to state laws and appropriate corrective actions to previous findings. The audit confirmed compliance with state laws and proper fund management in significant areas but identified a failure to document meeting minutes properly. During the audit period, […]

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Union Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of the Union Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, was conducted under the authority of Act 205 of 1984. The audit aimed to verify corrective actions on previous findings and ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, […]

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Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton – Luzerne County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

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 […]

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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center – Luzerne County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

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 […]

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Bear Creek Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

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 […]

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City of Pittston – Luzerne County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Wyoming Borough Police Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

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 […]

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Wyoming Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

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 […]

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