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Luzerne County Children, Youth, and Families – Amended Fiscal Reports for Fiscal Years 2021 to 2023

The audit reviewed the fiscal reports of Luzerne County Children, Youth, and Families for the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, as required by Act 148. The audit identified adjustments to the agency’s financial records, and aimed to certify actual Commonwealth expenditures. For the fiscal year 2021-2022, two adjustments led to a reduction in expenditures by […]

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Township of Ross – 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 Ross Township, Luzerne County, for 2024. The audit aimed to assess adherence to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) standards regarding the management of these funds. The procedures included the examination of Form MS-965, communication with municipal officials, comparison of reported amounts, and testing […]

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Salem Township Police Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

A compliance audit was conducted on the Salem Township Police Pension Plan in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, for the year 2025. This audit was carried out under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205 of 1984). Although not in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the audit ensured that the plan complied with […]

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

The compliance audit of the Salem Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, conducted under the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, assessed the plan’s adherence to state laws, regulations, and local policy. The audit, covering January 1 to December 31, 2025, verified the proper determination and deposition of state aid, and contributions from both employers […]

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

A compliance audit was performed on the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Borough of Nescopeck, Pennsylvania, for 2024, in accordance with 75 Pa.C.S. § 9010. The audit aimed to ensure compliance with the criteria outlined in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9 regarding the receipt, expenditure, and reporting of Liquid Fuels Tax Fund […]

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Township of Slocum – 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 Township of Slocum, Luzerne County, for the period January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, as required by 75 Pa.C.S. § 9010. The goal was to ensure compliance with PennDOT’s Publication 9 criteria about receiving, spending, and reporting funds. Audit procedures included […]

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Avoca Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association of Avoca, PA – Luzerne County – Audit Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Avoca Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, assessed the association’s corrective actions and compliance with state laws regarding the receipt and expenditure of funds. The audit found that the association took appropriate corrective action on a past finding and largely complied […]

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

The audit reviewed the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for Fairview Township in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, for the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. The audit was aimed at verifying if the Form MS-965, which reports the use of funds, adhered to the criteria set by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The audit […]

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

The report outlines a compliance audit conducted on the Lake Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, as required by the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The audit, conducted for the period January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, aimed to assess whether the pension plan was administered according to applicable […]

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Jenkins Township Police Pension Plan – Luzerne County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of the Jenkins Township Police Pension Plan was carried out following the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, focusing on ensuring compliance with state laws, regulations, and local ordinances. The audit covered from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, verifying timely state aid deposits, accurate employer contributions, waived employee […]

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