Some recent work conducted by the Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office resulted in some findings at Freehold Township.

The audit of non-uniformed pension plans included the period from January 2018 through December 2021.

“We determined whether state aid was properly determined and deposited in accordance with… requirements,” according to the release from Auditor General Timothy DeFoor’s office.

“The Freehold Township non-uniformed pension plan was administered in compliance with applicable state laws… except as noted in the following findings,” according to the report.

There were two findings: “incorrect data on certification form resulting in an overpayment of state aid; and inadequate accounting/reporting over activity of the pension plan.”

“The contents of this report were discussed with officials of Freehold Township and, where appropriate, their responses have been included in the report,” according to the report. “Municipal officials agreed with the finding without exception” in both cases.

The amount of overpayment was listed at $3,477, was a result of pension costs associated with an employee who was working part-time, according to the law.

The recommended remedy was to return $3,477 – with interest – to the state. The office will monitor “the township’s compliance with the finding recommendation.”

The office also recommended that the township establish and maintain “a financial accounting and reporting system that allows the municipality to effectively monitor the plan’s financial operations.”

The office thanked Freehold Township officials for their cooperation in the auditing process.