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Audit News August 28, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Lack of Oversight by DHS and Spread Pricing by PBMs Cost PA Taxpayers $7 Million in 2022

CORAOPOLIS, PA. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit that showed Pennsylvania taxpayers paid $7 million more for Medicaid prescription drug benefits than they should have during 2022 because of lack of oversight by the Department of Human Services and spread pricing by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). “Our auditors found evidence […]

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Announcements August 14, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: New Website Makes Audit Information Easier to Access for all Pennsylvanians

Harrisburg, Pa. –  Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today launched the department’s new website to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to find audits in their county, as well as resources to help them better understand audits. “Our new, dynamic website was designed with Pennsylvania taxpayers in mind,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “We all need to […]

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Announcements August 7, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Recognizes Lower Swatara Township for Having Well-Funded Municipal Pension Plans

MIDDLETOWN, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Lower Swatara Township for having well-funded municipal pension plans, which ensures their employees have the benefits they deserve and lightens the financial burden on taxpaying citizens in the community. “Lower Swatara Township is doing great work when it comes to managing their pension plans so […]

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Audit News July 30, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Performance Audit of PennDOT Bridge Inspection Process Shows Need for Process Improvements

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted the need for PennDOT to implement process improvements for its bridge inspections, especially those bridges rated in overall poor condition or in critical or imminent risk of failing.  “I am here to tell you as an auditor that processes matter,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “It’s […]

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Intern2Hire July 25, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates National Intern Day; Highlights ‘Intern to Hire’ Career Pathway

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the contributions of the Department’s interns as part of National Intern Day. “Our future is bright,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Our interns are on a career pathway to become the next generation of auditors through our Intern to Hire program. We are fortunate to have […]

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Audit News June 25, 2024

Department of the Auditor General Receives Highest Rating Possible from National State Auditors Association Independent Peer Review

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the Department of the Auditor General received the highest rating possible from the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) on its system of quality control after an independent external peer review conducted by auditors from across the country.    “Since the start of my administration, we have […]

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Intern2Hire June 18, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Unprecedented Partnership with York College to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Employees, Honors Newest Intern to Hire

YORK, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined York College President Dr. Thomas Burns, State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Representative Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) to launch an unprecedented tuition discount program for Department of the Auditor General employees and their dependents to attend York College. “Today, I am excited to announce a […]

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Announcements June 17, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Named Honorary Chair of Young Professionals of Color Juneteenth HBG Celebrations, Kicks off Week of Festivities

Harrisburg, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today kicked off the Young Professionals of Color- Greater Harrisburg’s Juneteenth celebrations as the Honorary Chair at a joint press conference with local leaders to recognize the importance of the holiday and reflect on the nation’s history. “It’s a privilege to be the Honorary Chair for this […]

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Audit News May 7, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Philadelphia Charter School Office

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the School District of Philadelphia’s Charter School Office which found it was following state law, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidance and its own policies and procedures when reviewing new charter school applications, renewing existing charter school applications and annually monitoring charter […]

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Career News April 30, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Westmoreland County Community College Students

WESTMORELAND, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field at Westmoreland County Community College. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to […]

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