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Audit News August 17, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Aug. 17, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Clearfield, Cumberland, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Lancaster, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep Pennsylvanians safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded […]

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Announcements August 12, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Lack of Internal Controls Increased Risk of Fraud at Phoenixville Area School District, Performance Audit Shows

HARRISBURG (Aug. 12, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Phoenixville Area School District in Chester County that found the district’s lack of internal controls increased the risk of fraud. The audit was shared with law enforcement officials who are investigating the potential misappropriation of funds by a former […]

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Audit News August 11, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Aug. 11, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Butler, Clinton, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Lycoming, Northumberland and Venango counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “These audits make sure […]

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Audit News August 3, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Ten Counties

HARRISBURG (August 3, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Columbia, Dauphin, Delaware, Indiana, Lycoming, Mercer and Montgomery counties. “My audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help first responders protect communities […]

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Audit News July 29, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 29, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bradford, Butler, Fayette, Susquehanna, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our communities and citizens safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor […]

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Announcements July 27, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Completes Real-Time Audit of Harrisburg School District, Praises Ongoing Efforts to Turn District Around

HARRISBURG (July 27, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released the final update from his department’s real-time audit of the Harrisburg School District and praised the district for its continuing efforts to get back on track. “I want to recognize the progress that’s been made to put the district back on track, put its past behind […]

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Announcements July 22, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: More than $3.3 Million in Transportation Reimbursements to Erie City School District Could Not be Audited

ERIE (July 22, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit of the Erie City School District that found the district’s lack of supporting documents prevented auditors from verifying the accuracy of more than $3.3 million in state transportation reimbursements. “School districts must obtain and retain supporting documents so that auditors can verify each […]

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Audit News July 20, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 20, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Blair, Cambria, Clarion, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Luzerne and Montgomery counties. “These relief associations provide necessary support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to […]

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Announcements July 14, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Warns Municipalities Against Using Federal COVID Relief Funds to Catch Up on Missed Pension Plan Payments

HARRISBURG (July 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today said audits show municipalities in 11 counties failed to make required employer contributions to their employee pension plans, prompting him to again warn local governments that they cannot use federal COVID relief funds to catch up on missed payments. DeFoor said Bristol Borough in Bucks […]

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Audit News July 13, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Allegheny, Franklin, Lancaster, Montgomery and Susquehanna Counties

HARRISBURG (July 13, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for five school districts, several of which found a lack of internal controls that resulted in reimbursement overpayments to those districts totaling over $300,000. “Our audits ensure there is transparency and accountability for how schools spend taxpayer dollars,” DeFoor […]

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