AuditsAudit Type: Compliance

September 7, 2025

Menallen Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Adams County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of Menallen Township’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, conducted under the authority of the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act, confirmed the pension plan’s adherence to state laws, regulations, and local ordinances. The audit focused on evaluating whether state aid and employer contributions were appropriately calculated and deposited for the period ending […]

September 7, 2025

Knox Borough Police Pension Plan – Clarion County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of the Knox Borough Police Pension Plan in Clarion County, PA, was conducted per the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act (Act 205 of 1984). The audit aimed to verify corrective actions taken since the last report and ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The audit covered the period […]

September 7, 2025

Knox Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Clarion County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Knox Borough Non-Uniformed Pension Plan, conducted under the authority of Act 205, assessed whether municipal officials addressed prior recommendations and ensured the plan’s administration aligned with state laws and policies. The audit evaluated if state aid and employer contributions were correctly determined and deposited for 2023-2024, confirmed no employee contributions […]

September 7, 2025

Cherrytree Township Non-Uniformed Pension Plan – Venango County – Reduced Period Engagement – Period Ended December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of Cherrytree Township’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan was conducted to ensure it was operated in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, as required by Act 205. The audit found the plan was compliant in all significant respects for the period ending December 31, 2024. The audit focused on corrective actions from previous […]

September 5, 2025

Warren General Hospital – Warren County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program report for Warren General Hospital details procedures undertaken to evaluate eligibility for payments under the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. The Act allows hospitals to receive payments for uncompensated care services based on either uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expenses. The assessment involved verifying claims data and days reported by […]

September 5, 2025

UPMC McKeesport – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates payments for hospitals providing uncompensated care. UPMC McKeesport’s compliance with these procedures was evaluated for potential subsidy eligibility. The facility’s claims did not qualify for extraordinary expense due to incorrect classification. Accurate reporting of inpatient days was confirmed. PHC4 will guide UPMC McKeesport on adjustments needed to ensure database accuracy. […]

September 5, 2025

Pottstown Hospital – Montgomery County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

Pottstown Hospital was evaluated for its eligibility for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment, which compensates hospitals for uncompensated care through the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) verified the hospital’s reported claims and inpatient days. Pottstown Hospital reported one extraordinary expense claim that met eligibility criteria for the 2024 fiscal year, qualifying […]

September 5, 2025

Pennsylvania Hospital – Philadelphia County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Act requires the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) to disperse funds to hospitals for uncompensated care. Hospitals qualify through uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expense claims. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Pennsylvania Hospital reported 64 potentially eligible extraordinary expense claims totaling $32,083,168.71. However, since the hospital did not […]

September 5, 2025

Penn Highlands Mon Valley – Washington County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Act allows hospitals to receive payments for uncompensated care through either an uncompensated care approach or an extraordinary expense approach. Penn Highlands Mon Valley underwent procedures to verify claims and data submitted for fiscal year 2024 eligibility under the extraordinary expense method. Five claims submitted were verified as eligible, potentially qualifying the […]

September 5, 2025

Meadows Psychiatric Center – Centre County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Meadows Psychiatric Center underwent a review for the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, to assess its eligibility for subsidy payments. These payments offset uncompensated care provided by hospitals. The facility had one extraordinary expense claim meeting eligibility standards, verifying its qualification for payment under this method. The […]

AuditsAudit Type: Compliance

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