Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 24 Health Care Facilities in 16 Counties - Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General

June 5, 2026 - 00:05

HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 24 healthcare facilities located across 16 counties. The facilities are in Allegheny, Armstrong, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lancaster, McKean, Mifflin, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Susquehanna, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

"Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to support the receipt of tobacco settlement funds before receiving reimbursement for uncompensated care," Auditor General DeFoor said.

The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement provides annual payments to the state, which are then distributed to hospitals and other healthcare providers. These funds help cover the cost of care for patients who cannot pay. The audits check whether the facilities followed state law and had proper records for the money they received.

The Department of the Auditor General performs these reviews on a regular basis. The goal is to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent correctly and that hospitals are accountable for the funds they get. The latest round of audits found a mix of results, with some facilities needing to improve their recordkeeping.

DeFoor stressed the importance of transparency. He said his office will continue to monitor how these funds are used to protect the public interest. The full audit reports are available for review by the public.