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Announcements October 5, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Distributes More than $66 Million in State Aid to Support Volunteer Firefighters, Protect Residents & Communities

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department has released more than $66 million in state aid to help dedicated volunteer firefighters save lives and protect property across Pennsylvania. “This crucial funding will help more than 1,850 volunteer firefighter relief associations to provide equipment, training and insurance for Pennsylvania’s volunteer first responders,” […]

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Be Money Smart October 4, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Commonwealth University’s Mansfield Campus to Highlight Job and Internship Opportunities; Encourage Students to ‘Be Money Smart’

MANSFIELD – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Mansfield University, part of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, to highlight career and internship opportunities within his department, and encourage students to learn how to ‘Be Money Smart’. “Today’s college students are the auditors of the future, and by working together we can create […]

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Audit News September 29, 2022

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, Berks, Butler, Chester, Centre, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lancaster, Northampton, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial burdens […]

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Audit News September 27, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 18 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 24 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Cambria, Carbon, Clarion, Cumberland, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, McKean, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits […]

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Audit News September 22, 2022

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, Allegheny, Bucks, Cambria, Chester, Clinton, Crawford, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Huntingdon, McKean, Mifflin, Schuylkill, Somerset, Warren, Washington, Wayne and Venango counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are collected on behalf […]

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Events September 21, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Visits University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to Highlight Job and Internship Opportunities; Encourage Students to ‘Be Money Smart’

JOHNSTOWN – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to highlight career and internship opportunities within his department, and encourage students to learn how to ‘Be Money Smart’ “Today’s college students are the auditors of the future, and by working together we can create a more […]

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Audit News September 20, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 6 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 5 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in, Beaver, Bucks, Centre, Delaware, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and protect volunteer firefighters.” […]

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Audit News September 14, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 5 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 5 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Luzerne and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and protect volunteer firefighters.” The […]

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Audit News September 8, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 12 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 28 municipal and police pension plans in Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, McKean, Northumberland, Venango, Washington and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial burdens on […]

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Announcements September 7, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audit of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Calls for Innovative Solutions to Solve Growing Financial Issues

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which found it continues to face significant challenges  to meet its financial obligations putting the burden on travelers. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay […]

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