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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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Audit News May 6, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 41 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Centre, Cumberland, Delaware, Greene, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mifflin, Montgomery, Northampton, Venango, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to […]

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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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Be Money Smart April 29, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Final ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Budgeting Tips for Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today, along with PSECU, recognized the last Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help all Pennsylvanians manage their money. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is crucial for Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General DeFoor said. […]

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Announcements April 26, 2024

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

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12. “It’s hard to understate the importance of financial literacy in today’s world,” said Harrisburg University President, Dr. […]

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Audit News April 25, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 25 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 44 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Crawford, Elks, Fayette, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Luzerne, McKean, Mercer, Monroe, Northampton, Potter, Schuylkill, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s […]

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Be Money Smart April 22, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Latest ‘Money $mart Monday’ Provides Money Management Tips for Youth and Young Adults

HARRISBURG, PA – To celebrate National Financial Literacy Month, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and PSECU today released another ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help youth and young adults develop money management skills for the future. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is essential for Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General […]

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Audit News April 18, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 32 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Chester, Clearfield, Dauphin, Erie, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Mercer, Montgomery, Pike, Snyder, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps […]

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Be Money Smart April 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Second ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Financial Tips for Older Adults

HARRISBURG, Pa. –  Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, along with PSECU, today released the second ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed at helping older Pennsylvanians save for retirement, recognize scams and protect against financial exploitation.   “It’s never too late to learn how to ‘Be Money $mart’,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Scammers are getting more creative […]

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Announcements April 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Students

JOHNSTOWN, 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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to […]

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