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Auditor General DeFoor Partners with Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Temple University on ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative, Promotes Student Financial Literacy Competition

PHILADELPHIA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to talk to young people about the importance of knowing how to be smart with their money, as well as promote this year’s statewide student financial literacy competition. He was joined by Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott and leaders from Temple […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play HARRISBURG (Nov. 15) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s security measures for the Lottery and the agency’s sexual harassment policies, making 32 recommendations […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements HARRISBURG – The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District nearly missed out on receiving almost $600,000 in construction cost reimbursements from the state, according to a new performance audit released today by Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor. “School districts that lack […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Visits Shippensburg University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Shippensburg University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities SHIPPENSBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Cumberland County to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $317 Million to Support Pension Plans for Police, Firefighters and Non-Uniformed Employees

Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $317 Million to Support Pension Plans for Police, Firefighters and Non-Uniformed Employees HARRISBURG  (Oct. 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department has distributed more than $317 million in state aid to support municipal pension plans in communities across Pennsylvania. “State pension aid helps municipalities to keep […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $54 Million in State Aid to Support Volunteer Firefighters, Protect Residents & Communities

HARRISBURG (Oct. 6, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department has released more than $54 million in state aid to help dedicated volunteer firefighters save lives and protect property across Pennsylvania. “This crucial funding will help more than 1,800 volunteer firefighter relief associations to provide equipment, training and insurance for Pennsylvania’s volunteer […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Urges City of Bradford to Catch Up on $1.3 Million in Missed Pension Plan Payments

HARRISBURG (Oct. 4, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today urged the City of Bradford in McKean County to catch up on more than $1.3 million in missed contributions to its employee pension plans, based on the findings of a new audit. “State law requires municipalities to fully fund their employee retirement plans,” DeFoor said. […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Nine Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 15, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bradford, Crawford, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Montgomery, Northampton and Somerset counties. “Our audits ensure that relief associations are using state funds properly to help first responders protect communities and save lives,” DeFoor […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: DCED Waiver Process for COVID Business Shutdown Flawed; Urges Transparency, Accountability Reforms

HARRISBURG (Sept. 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit criticizing the Wolf Administration’s waiver process for businesses that asked to remain open early in the COVID-19 pandemic. “This audit revealed a flawed process that provided inconsistent answers to business owners and caused confusion,” DeFoor said. “While the pandemic certainly presented […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Thanks Pennsylvania’s Heroes on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

HARRISBURG (Sept. 10, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released the following statement regarding the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: “We will never forget how Tuesday, September 11, 2001, started out as beautiful early autumn morning and ended changing the course of our nation and Commonwealth’s history. We saw heroes run […]

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