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Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association – Westmoreland County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association for January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, assessed corrective actions and compliance with state laws related to the use of state aid. The audit, guided by Pennsylvania’s legal mandates, aimed to verify fund expenditure legality and procedural adherence. Though the audit did not […]

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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #6519 – Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County – For the Period May 22, 2025 to April 20, 2026

The audit of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 6519 in Westmoreland County, operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), reviewed operations from May 22, 2025, to April 20, 2026. The purpose was to ensure compliance with PLCB operating procedures, guided by statutory authority in the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. The audit included inventory checks, […]

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Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program, established by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, provides financial payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital underwent procedures to verify eligibility for these payments under the extraordinary expense method for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The facility reported six potentially eligible extraordinary expense […]

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Fine Wine & Good Spirits #6524 – Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County – For the Period June 12, 2025 to March 25, 2026

The audit reviewed the operations of Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 6524 in Westmoreland County from June 12, 2025, to March 25, 2026. Conducted under the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, the audit assessed compliance with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) operating procedures. Key assessments included inventory counts, deposit reviews, compliance with internal controls, and verification […]

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Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report pertains to the Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital’s compliance with the Tobacco Settlement Act’s requirements for receiving payments for uncompensated care services. This engagement specifically verifies the eligibility for extraordinary expense claims and the accuracy of inpatient and Medical Assistance days data for the facility’s submissions for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025. […]

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Independence Health System Frick Hospital – Westmoreland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital was evaluated for eligibility for the 2027 settlement. The hospital reported three potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. All claims met the criteria for funding, suggesting eligibility for payment in 2027. The hospital’s inpatient and MA days reported for fiscal year ending June 30, […]

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

The compliance audit of the Borough of Irwin’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, covering January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, aimed to verify adherence to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Publication 9 guidelines. The audit involved several procedures, including validation against the municipality’s Form MS-965 and a detailed examination of expenditure transactions totaling $441,341.79. […]

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City of Lower Burrell Police Pension Plan – Westmoreland County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the City of Lower Burrell Police Pension Plan for the period January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, was completed under the authority of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act. The objective was to ensure the pension plan’s administration was in compliance with state laws, regulations, contracts, and […]

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City of Lower Burrell Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Westmoreland County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit was conducted on the City of Lower Burrell’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, with evaluations extending beyond this period when applicable. The audit, mandated by Act 205, reviewed if the city had taken corrective action based on previous audit findings and assessed compliance […]

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Township of Upper Burrell – Westmoreland County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Township of Upper Burrell’s Liquid Fuels Tax Fund, covering January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, was conducted to verify compliance with criteria outlined in PennDOT’s Publication 9. Audit procedures included examining Form MS-965 submissions, reviewing supporting documentation for expenditures, and ensuring timely deposits of state aid. An adjustment to […]

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