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Township of Eldred – McKean County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for Eldred Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania, covers January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. This audit, mandated by 75 Pa.C.S. § 9010, aimed to assess compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Publication 9, governing the receipt, expenditure, and reporting of Liquid Fuels Tax Funds. Key […]

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Township of Ayr – Fulton County – Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Period January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025

The compliance audit of the Liquid Fuels Tax Fund for the Township of Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, covered the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The audit aimed to verify the township’s adherence to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Publication 9 criteria for fund receipt, expenditure, and reporting. Key procedures included reviewing […]

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UPMC Williamsport – Lycoming County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves payments from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to hospitals for uncompensated care services, which are determined using uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approaches. UPMC Williamsport was reviewed to verify claims data for potential 2027 settlement payments. Out of 13 potentially eligible claims, 10 met the criteria for extraordinary expense […]

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UPMC Muncy – Lycoming County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report outlines the procedures and results related to UPMC Muncy’s eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment as per the Tobacco Settlement Act. The Department of Human Services (DHS) mandates hospitals to receive payments for uncompensated care via uncompensated care or extraordinary expense methods. For fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, UPMC Muncy did […]

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UPMC Bedford – Bedford County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care. UPMC Bedford was evaluated for potential eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment. The hospital can choose between uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches to qualify for payments. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, UPMC Bedford […]

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Lower Bucks Hospital – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care through two approaches: uncompensated care and extraordinary expenses. Lower Bucks Hospital reported eligibility for payments under these methods, with a review confirming eight out of ten extraordinary expense claims qualifying. The review involved checking the accuracy of inpatient […]

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LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion – Erie County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The report details LECOM Health Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion’s participation in the Tobacco Settlement Program, focusing on the uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches for determining payment eligibility. Five out of six claims met the criteria, qualifying the facility for extraordinary expense payment under the 2027 Tobacco Settlement. Errors in initially reported inpatient […]

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Heritage Valley Sewickley – Allegheny County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report details procedures conducted for Heritage Valley Sewickley in relation to the Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for 2027. Two methods of eligibility include the uncompensated care approach and the extraordinary expense approach. An engagement confirmed that of six claimed potential extraordinary expenses, four met the criteria. The facility’s inpatient and MA […]

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Heritage Valley Beaver – Beaver County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report for Heritage Valley Beaver in 2027, addressed to CEO Norm Mitry, pertains to payments made to hospitals for uncompensated care services, as mandated by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001. The report evaluates facilities using either the uncompensated care approach, based on a defined score, or the extraordinary expense approach, […]

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Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center – Luzerne County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s assessment under the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001 identified potential eligibility for payments covering uncompensated care services. The center relies on uncompensated care and extraordinary expense approaches, requiring verification of claims and inpatient service data. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the facility reported 12 potentially eligible […]

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