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Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association – Chester County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

A compliance audit of the Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, was conducted by the Department of the Auditor General in Pennsylvania. The audit aimed to ensure corrective actions on prior findings and compliance with state laws related to state aid and fund expenditures. While the […]

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Pitcairn Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association – Allegheny County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of Pitcairn Volunteer Firefighter’s Relief Association for the period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, aimed to verify corrective actions on prior findings and compliance with state laws and procedures related to state aid and fund expenditure. The audit found that the association had addressed prior audit findings but revealed […]

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Mt. Oliver Hook & Ladder Volunteers Fireman’s Relief Association of Mt. Oliver Pennsylvania – Allegheny County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025

The Mt. Oliver Hook & Ladder Volunteers Fireman’s Relief Association underwent a Limited Procedures Engagement (LPE) for January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025. Conducted by the Department of the Auditor General, this review assessed whether funds were used for authorized purposes according to the Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Association Act. During this period, $39,913 was […]

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The Relief Association of the Kutztown Fire Company No. 1 – Berks County – Audit Period January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024

The compliance audit of The Relief Association of the Kutztown Fire Company No. 1, covering January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, aimed to assess corrective actions taken on previous findings and to ensure compliance with state laws related to state aid and expenditure of funds. The audit found that the relief association effectively addressed […]

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Guthrie Troy Community Hospital – Bradford County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to allocate payments to hospitals for uncompensated care. Guthrie Troy Community Hospital underwent an assessment to verify reported claims and days data for possible eligibility under this program. The investigation revealed no eligible extraordinary expense claims for the fiscal year ending June 2025, making […]

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Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital – Bradford County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Program report outlines how the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, under the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, sought payments for uncompensated care services. Hospitals may qualify for payments using either uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approaches. The engagement aimed to verify the eligibility of reported claims and the accuracy of inpatient days data […]

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Geisinger Lewistown Hospital – Mifflin County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Geisinger Lewistown Hospital undertook a review process as mandated by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001 to determine eligibility for payments to cover uncompensated care services. This process involved evaluating claims for extraordinary expenses by ensuring they met specific criteria, such as costs incurred from treating uninsured patients. Only two of the nine reported […]

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Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital – Clinton County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital’s eligibility for the 2027 Tobacco Settlement Payment was reviewed. The claims submitted did not meet the criteria for extraordinary expense claims, making the hospital ineligible for payments under that method unless additional claims are submitted and approved. For reported […]

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Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital – Columbia County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is part of the Tobacco Settlement Program, through which it may receive payments for uncompensated care services. This program, established by the Tobacco Settlement Act of 2001, allows hospitals to choose between two approaches for determining payment eligibility: uncompensated care or extraordinary expense claims. In 2025, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital reported three […]

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Foundations Behavioral Health – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data Year 2027

The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to compensate hospitals for uncompensated care using two approaches: uncompensated care or extraordinary expense. Foundations Behavioral Health was evaluated for its eligibility under these methods. The engagement found no extraordinary expense claims for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, rendering the facility ineligible […]

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