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Events February 2, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Winner of Student Art Contest at Wilkes-Barre Area High School

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated Olivia Green, a 9th grader from Wilkes-Barre Area High School, for being selected as the winner of this year’s Be Money $mart student art contest. Olivia’s artwork is featured on the cover of the department’s brand-new financial literacy activity book, designed to help students and their caregivers learn how to plan for their financial future.   “I’d like to congratulate Olivia […]

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Be Money Smart January 21, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University & Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 13th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Auditor General, Timothy L. DeFoor; Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) Interim President, David Schankweiler; and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Marketing, Ryan Riley, today launched the 13th annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition. The competition’s theme is: “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” Pennsylvania students […]

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Be Money Smart January 10, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor, Secretary Redding, Be Money $mart Partners Announce Winner of Student Art Contest at PA Farm Show

Harrisburg, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show that Olivia Green, a Luzerne County 9th-grader, is the winner of this year’s Be Money $mart student art contest. Olivia’s artwork is featured on the cover of the department’s brand-new financial literacy activity book, designed to help students and […]

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Be Money Smart May 15, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor Joins The Challenge Program, Inc., to Announce Winner of Student Entrepreneurship Award

SOUTH PARK, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined representatives from The Challenge Program, Inc., and Penn Cove Capital Group (PCG) to recognize Ryan Murray, a senior student from South Park High School as the winner of the 2025 Brian Shanahan Entrepreneurship Award. Ryan received a $1,000 prize from The Challenge Program, Inc., […]

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Be Money Smart April 30, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor, Senator Pennycuick Conclude Statewide Financial Literacy Month Tour with Visit to North Penn High School

LANSDALE, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today concluded his statewide Financial Literacy Month tour with Senator Tracey Pennycuick (R-24) at North Penn High School in Lansdale, presenting administrators with a ‘Be Money $mart’ commendation for their work to integrate financial literacy education into the school’s curriculum. “This month I had the privilege of […]

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Be Money Smart April 25, 2025

Harrisburg University, Auditor General DeFoor, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Vice President of Community and Public Relations Sara Firestone today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12. “Financial literacy is more essential than […]

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Be Money Smart April 22, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor Presents Wyoming Area High School with ‘Be Money $mart Commendation

EXETER, Pa. – In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Wyoming Area High School with a ‘Be Money $mart’ commendation recognizing the administration’s efforts to prepare its students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “Wyoming Area High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success […]

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Be Money Smart April 17, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Offers Free Resources, Programs to Help Pennsylvanians ‘Be Money $mart’

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s efforts to provide financial literacy education to the community as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to help build the next generation of financially secure Pennsylvanians.  “Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books—they are a central knowledge hub where you can […]

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Be Money Smart April 10, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor: Free Library of Philadelphia Offers Resources, Programs to Help Philadelphians ‘Be Money $mart’

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted the Free Library of Philadelphia’s efforts to provide financial literacy education and other developmental programs to the community as part of his statewide ‘Be Money $mart’ tour for Financial Literacy Month. “Financial literacy is vital life skill that will help Pennsylvanians through every stage of […]

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Be Money Smart April 10, 2025

Auditor General DeFoor Presents Bodine High School with a ‘Be Money $mart’ Financial Literacy Commendation

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Bodine High School for International Affairs and teacher Aaron Greberman with a ‘Be Money $mart’ commendation for their work to integrate financial literacy education into its curriculum. “One of the keys to Pennsylvania’s future success is for all of us to know where our money […]

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