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Announcements April 10, 2023

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

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the second Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help older Pennsylvanians save for retirement, recognize scams and protect against financial exploitation. “Pennsylvanians should know how to ‘Be Money $mart’ at every phase of their life,” Auditor […]

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Announcements April 3, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session for College Students

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the first Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help college students learn how to budget their money, save for graduation, and learn about their student loans. “Understanding how to ‘Be Money $mart’ is crucial to Pennsylvania’s […]

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Audit News March 31, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in First Quarter of 2023

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General released audits of 5 county children and youth services agencies during the first quarter, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children,” DeFoor said. By law, the department audits the fiscal reports that county […]

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Announcements March 30, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at West Scranton High School; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

SCRANTON, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Scranton School District officials, state and county representatives, and members from the Scranton YMCA to highlight how financial literacy can be integrated into educational curriculum for Pennsylvania students. “West Scranton and Scranton High School are showing schools across of the Commonwealth how to successfully incorporate […]

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Audit News March 27, 2023

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 41 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bedford, Bradford, Bucks, Cambria, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Lancaster, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill, Tioga, Union, Venango, Wayne, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s […]

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Audit News March 21, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 30 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Berks, Chester, Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Somerset and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to […]

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Announcements March 20, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Launches Initiative to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his Department has initiated its first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative designed to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.   “As the first elected African American Row Officer in Pennsylvania history, I feel an obligation to continue to open doors and lift up others, […]

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Audit News March 13, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 14 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 32 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Chester, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Northumberland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial […]

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Audit News March 7, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for County Offices, District Courts

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits of district courts and county government offices in Adams, Beaver, Cameron, Chester, Columbia, Erie, Franklin, Greene, Indiana, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Tioga and Washington counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are collected on behalf of the state have been […]

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Audit News March 1, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 13 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 30 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Northumberland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial […]

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