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Auditor General DeFoor, Philadelphia Controller and Temple University Partner on Financial Literacy Resource Fair to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, Philadelphia Controller Christy Brady and Temple University Vice President of Student Affairs Jodi Accavallo today celebrated Financial Literacy Month at the Liacouras Center with a financial literacy resource fair, providing community members and students with direct access to resources and educational materials that will help them on their journey to financial independence.    “Financial Literacy is a critical life skill that everyone must learn […]

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Auditor General DeFoor, Rep. Hill-Evans Kick Off Financial Literacy Month at Central York High School

YORK, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), Central York High School Workforce Readiness Coordinator Ellie Lamison and financial planner Dr. Constance Craig-Mason at the high school to kick-off Financial Literacy Month and unveil House Resolution 408, designating April as “Financial Literacy Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. “Financial Literacy is […]

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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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Auditor General DeFoor joins ‘Luzerne Learns to Work’ Partners to Discuss Resources, Career Pathways for High School Students

WILKES-BARRE – Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted his department’s Intern to Hire initiative during a roundtable discission about the Luzerne Learns to Work program hosted by Osterhout Library in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County. “Career development programs like Intern to Hire and Luzerne Learns to Work are essential to our future workforce and economy,” […]

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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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Auditor General DeFoor Serves as a BC3 Commencement Speaker, Encourages Students to Choose their own Path

BUTLER, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today served as a commencement speaker at Butler County Community College’s (BC3) 57th commencement ceremony where he spoke to students about his personal experience as a community college graduate and the path ahead for them. “Leave here tonight knowing that you have the skills to succeed in […]

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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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Auditor General DeFoor, CrossState Credit Union Association, First Capital Federal Credit Union Teach Students to ‘Be Money $mart’ at York County Elementary School

West Manchester Township, York County, Pa. – In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Christina Mihalik from CrossState Credit Union Association to visit a first grade class at Wallace Elementary in West Manchester Township, York County, as students learned about saving, spending and sharing through an interactive “Moon Jar” […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Concludes Statewide Community College Tour at Community College of Philadelphia, Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today wrapped-up a statewide tour of Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges at Community College of Philadelphia, where he highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs and commended the work that these institutions do to prepare their students for the future. “As a […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: Susquehanna Township High School is Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Susquehanna Township High School with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “Susquehanna Township High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success of its […]

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