St. Luke’s Hospital Miners was assessed under the Tobacco Settlement Act for eligibility for payment due to uncompensated care services. The assessment involved verifying claims data to determine whether the hospital had extraordinary expense claims for uninsured patients for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It was found that the hospital did not have […]
The report outlines the procedures and results of Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill’s audit related to the Pennsylvania Tobacco Settlement program for the 2026 payment year. Conducted by the Auditor General’s office, the audit evaluated the facility’s reported claims and days data to determine eligibility under uncompensated care and extraordinary expense methods. The investigation found one […]
Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital’s eligibility for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment is under review, following the Tobacco Settlement Act meant to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care. The review determined that all five extraordinary expense claims submitted by the hospital qualified, potentially making the facility eligible for payment under the extraordinary expense approach. The procedures also […]
The Independent Auditor’s Report for the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Borough of Gordon, Schuylkill County, covers the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The examination, conducted in line with standards from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Government Auditing Standards, assessed whether the Forms MS-965 With Adjustments were […]
The Department of the Auditor General conducted an examination of the Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 5404 in Ashland, Pennsylvania, covering operations from September 17, 2024, to September 22, 2025. This examination aimed to ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) operating procedures, focusing on inventory, cash operations, and internal controls. Key activities […]
An independent auditor examined the Forms MS-965 With Adjustments for the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund of the Borough of Tower City, Schuylkill County, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The purpose was to verify if these forms were presented per criteria from the Department of Transportation’s Publication 9 and the regulatory standards. The […]
A compliance audit was conducted on the Cressona Borough Police Pension Plan in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, under the authority of Act 205, which mandates pension plan audits to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The audit covered activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, aiming to verify corrective actions from previous findings […]
In October 2025, a compliance audit was conducted on the Cressona Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, in line with Act 205 requirements. The audit aimed to assess whether corrective actions were taken following the previous audit and if the plan was administered adhering to relevant laws and policies. The audit, covering transactions from January 1, 2021, […]
The independent auditor examined the Township of West Mahanoy’s Forms MS-965 With Adjustments for the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The auditor’s role was to express an opinion on these forms, which adhere to criteria in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9. The examination followed American Institute […]
The Independent Auditor’s Report examines the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, covering January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The management of the municipality is responsible for preparing the Forms MS-965, while the auditor’s role is to form an opinion based on examination. The analysis follows attestation standards by the American […]