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Announcements January 17, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Observes MLK Day, Urges All Pennsylvanians to Find Ways to Strengthen our Communities

HARRISBURG – In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today urged Pennsylvanians to find ways to strengthen their communities. “Dr. King taught us that our society becomes better and stronger when all people have the opportunity to participate and contribute,” DeFoor said. “We must dedicate ourselves to building […]

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Audit News January 12, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 30 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 17 counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid provided to relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, critical training and insurance they need to […]

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Announcements January 10, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Shows Juniata County School District Received $363,487 Overpayment from State, Recommends PDE Withhold Funds to Make up Difference

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit showing the Juniata County School District received a net overpayment of $363,487 in state funding due to the district’s lack of internal controls. “We recommend the Pennsylvania Department of Education adjust the district’s future allocations to balance out the overpayment found by our audit,” […]

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Audit News December 16, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Five Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in five counties. “Our audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help dedicated first responders save lives and protect our communities,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded four of the VFRAs […]

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Audit News December 13, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Berks, Butler and Chester Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Berks, Butler and Chester counties, all of which flagged financial issues stemming from a lack of internal controls. “School districts must have strong internal controls to make sure they receive the exact amount of state funding they […]

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Audit News December 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency Has Improved Management of Law Enforcement Training Funds, New Audit Shows

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit showing the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has improved its management of two funds that pay for law enforcement training. “Our audit shows PCCD has appropriately managed its law enforcement training program accounts,” DeFoor said. “The Commission has adopted the recommendations of […]

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Audit News December 8, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 11 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 12 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 11 counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, critical training and insurance they need to […]

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Announcements December 2, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Heidelberg Township in Lebanon County Owes State More than $450,000 from Canceled Police Pension Plan

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today released an audit that found Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, owes the state a refund of $456,318 for aid it received for a police pension plan the township canceled in 2016. “State pension aid helps to ensure municipalities are able to meet their obligations to retirees,” DeFoor said. “If […]

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Events November 29, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Partners with Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Temple University on ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative, Promotes Student Financial Literacy Competition

PHILADELPHIA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to talk to young people about the importance of knowing how to be smart with their money, as well as promote this year’s statewide student financial literacy competition. He was joined by Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott and leaders from Temple […]

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Audit News November 23, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 13 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 13 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 14 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 13 counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is […]

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