Auditor General Unveils Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for Health Care Facilities
October 20, 2025 - 19:25
HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits concerning tobacco settlement funds allocated to 36 health care facilities across 22 counties in Pennsylvania. The comprehensive audits cover facilities in Adams, Allegheny, Bucks, Cambria, Centre, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Warren, Washington, and York counties.
These audits are a critical step in ensuring that hospitals and health care providers maintain proper documentation and accountability for the use of tobacco settlement funds. The funds are intended to support public health initiatives and enhance the quality of care provided to communities.
DeFoor emphasized the importance of transparency and responsible management of these funds, stating that the audits will help to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure that the intended health benefits are realized. This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment to improving health care services and maintaining oversight in the utilization of state resources.
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