The Department of Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. This review aimed to assess ECGRA’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations while administering grants and loans, ensure proper disclosure of local share assessment funds, and verify the receipt of […]
The performance audit by the Department of the Auditor General assessed UPMC Health Plan’s (UPMC) Community HealthChoices (CHC) contract with Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) for 2022. The audit evaluated UPMC’s provision of accurate and timely participant eligibility information to DHS, crucial for setting accurate capitation rates. Two major findings resulted in 17 recommendations. The […]
The performance audit, covering July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, reviewed the operations of five of Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools: Commonwealth Charter Academy, Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School, Insight PA Cyber Charter School, Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, and Reach Cyber Charter School. The audit revealed significant revenue increases largely due to higher enrollment during the […]
The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General conducted a performance audit on the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The audit, which included grants issued between July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, had three objectives: Determine whether DCNR complied with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, guidelines, […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) underwent a performance audit conducted by the Auditor General. The audit aimed to assess three primary objectives: management of waiting lists, compliance with quality control standards, and efficient use of weatherization funds. Findings revealed that though some improvements were made in managing waiting […]
The performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and PerformRx, LLC focused on their management within the Physical HealthChoices Medicaid program. Conducted for 2022, it sought to evaluate DHS’s oversight of pharmacy claims and contracts, and PerformRx’s compliance with legal requirements. The audit identified three main findings. The department announced this audit […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ administration of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) was audited by the Department of the Auditor General to evaluate eligibility determinations and benefit authorizations. The audit covered July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and identified errors, including improper payments amounting to $5,632 in cash benefits and $281 […]
The performance audit report evaluates the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) bridge inspections from July 2020 to May 2023. The audit had three main objectives: to review the process for inspecting state bridges labeled as “Overall Condition of Poor,” to check compliance with relevant regulations, and to assess responses to bridges with critical condition ratings. […]
The performance audit report evaluates the Charter Schools Office (CSO) of the School District of Philadelphia from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, with updates through the report date. Pursuant to government auditing standards, the audit aimed to verify CSO’s adherence to the Charter School Law (CSL), Department of Education Basic Education Circulars, and […]