Audits

October 2, 2025

Fine Wine & Good Spirits #0946 – Bensalem, Bucks County – For the Period September 13, 2024 to August 11, 2025

The examination report of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0946 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, conducted by the Department of the Auditor General for the period of September 13, 2024, to August 11, 2025, found overall compliance with the PLCB’s operating procedures. The audit, performed under statutory authority, included reviewing inventory, […]

October 2, 2025

Fine Wine & Good Spirits #0309 – Kittanning, Armstrong County – For the Period September 25, 2024 to August 19, 2025

An examination report by the Department of the Auditor General reviewed operations at Fine Wine and Good Spirits Store 0309 in Pennsylvania between September 25, 2024, and August 19, 2025. The store generally complied with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board procedures; however, two significant findings were reported. First, a repeat finding identified inventory discrepancies exceeding $200 […]

September 29, 2025

Valley Forge Medical Center – Montgomery County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Valley Forge Medical Center is subject to the Tobacco Settlement Program, which mandates payments for uncompensated care under the Tobacco Settlement Act. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, Valley Forge did not register any eligible extraordinary expense claims. Procedures were executed to verify data accuracy regarding days and claims from the facility, […]

September 29, 2025

UPMC Memorial – York County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The report concerns UPMC Memorial’s eligibility for 2026 Tobacco Settlement payments for uncompensated care. The Tobacco Settlement Act mandates that hospitals can receive payments based on uncompensated care or extraordinary expenses. After reviewing UPMC Memorial’s claims data, it was found that three out of four reported claims met the criteria for extraordinary expense claims, making […]

September 29, 2025

UPMC Carlisle – Cumberland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The report addresses UPMC Carlisle’s participation in the Tobacco Settlement Program, overseen by the Department of Human Services (DHS). This program provides payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. UPMC Carlisle could receive payments through two methods: uncompensated care or extraordinary expense approach, with claims verified for uninsured patients. An assessment for the fiscal year […]

September 29, 2025

Uniontown Hospital – Fayette County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program, under the Tobacco Settlement Act, mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. These payments can be determined through an uncompensated care or extraordinary expense method. A recent engagement reviewed Uniontown Hospital’s eligibility for such payments. For the fiscal year ended June 30, […]

September 29, 2025

St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital – Bucks County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program, governed by the 2001 Tobacco Settlement Act, mandates the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide payments to hospitals covering part of uncompensated care services. Hospitals like St. Mary Rehabilitation Hospital can be eligible for payments based on uncompensated care scores or extraordinary expense claims. The uncompensated care score considers several […]

September 29, 2025

S.t Luke’s Hospital Easton – Northumberland County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Payment Data report evaluates St. Luke’s Hospital Easton’s eligibility for payments under the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program, which compensates hospitals for uncompensated care based on certain criteria. The Department of Human Services (DHS) requested procedures to assess the hospital’s reported claims and data accuracy. Two claims were assessed, but neither met the […]

September 29, 2025

St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson – Northampton County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program provides payments to hospitals like St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson for uncompensated care. Under the program’s guidelines, facilities receive payments based on extraordinary expense claims or uncompensated care scores. The hospital’s eligibility for payments in the 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment Year is based on verified claims for uncompensated care and accurate reporting […]

September 29, 2025

Saint Vincent Hospital – Erie County – Tobacco Settlement Payment Data for Year 2026

The Tobacco Settlement Program involves payments to hospitals for uncompensated care services. Saint Vincent Hospital’s submission for the 2026 settlement payment was reviewed to assess claims and data accuracy related to extraordinary expenses and inpatient days. Out of six reported extraordinary expense claims, two were validated, possibly qualifying the hospital for a payment under this […]

Audits

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