Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of Public Welfare - Wernersville State Hospital - July 1,

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Wernersville State Hospital July 1, 2003, to November 4, 2005 Performance Audit Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Wernersville State Hospital July 1, 2003, to November 4, 2005 Performance Audit October 4, 2006 The Honorable Edward Rendell Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 Dear Governor Rendell: This report contains the results of a performance audit of the Department of Public Welfare’s Wernersville State Hospital from July 1, 2003, to November 4, 2005. The audit was conducted under the authority provided in Section 402 of The Fiscal Code and in accordance with Government Auditing Standards as issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The report details our audit objectives, scope, methodology, findings, and recommendations. The contents of the report were discussed with the officials of Wernersville State Hospital and all appropriate comments are reflected in the report. We appreciate the cooperation extended to us by the management and staff of Wernersville State Hospital and by others who provided assistance during the audit. Sincerely, JACK WAGNER Auditor General Table of Contents Page ...