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Audit News April 26, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in 14 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Armstrong, Blair, Chester, Dauphin, Fayette, Juniata, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Tioga, Warren, Washington and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and our audits make sure state aid is used […]

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Be Money Smart April 22, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 7-12. “The contest winners understand that it’s never too early to start learning how to be smart with your money, and it’s one […]

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Audit News April 14, 2022

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for municipal pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Clinton, Delaware, Lebanon, McKean, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Tioga, Warren and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits help to reduce burdens on local taxpayers by making sure state pension aid is used as intended,” DeFoor said. DeFoor […]

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Events April 14, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Takes ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative to Mechanicsburg, Offers Older Adults Tips to Avoid Scams

MECHANICSBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today took his Be Money Smart initiative to the Messiah Lifeways retirement community in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, where he urged older adults to guard against falling victim to scams. “It’s important to remain aware of the different types of scams that are going around,” DeFoor said. “Scammers often […]

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Audit News April 13, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in Nine Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 10 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Berks, Clearfield, Carbon, Delaware, Lackawanna, Potter, Washington, Wyoming and York counties. “Our audits of VFRAs make sure every dollar of state aid is properly used to help protect lives and property in communities […]

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Audit News April 11, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor: 16 County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in First Quarter of 2022

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General released audits of 16 county children and youth services agencies during the first quarter of 2022, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our audits help to ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect children,” DeFoor said. By law, the department audits the fiscal […]

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Audit News April 6, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Praises Fire Relief Associations in Eight Counties for Having No Audit Findings

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Crawford, Somerset, Venango, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our citizens and communities safe,” DeFoor said, applauding the […]

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Be Money Smart April 4, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with Visit to Junior Achievement BizTown, Announces Upcoming Events

YORK – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today marked the start of Financial Literacy Month with a visit to the Junior Achievement BizTown program in York, which teaches young Pennsylvanians how to improve their money management skills. “Learning about financial literacy is a lot like taking swimming lessons,” DeFoor said. “It’s smart to know how […]

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Audit News March 29, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in Eight Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 10 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Butler, Carbon, Clearfield, Lancaster, Luzerne, Warren, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state aid for volunteer firefighters is used to maximize public safety and help protect lives and property,” DeFoor said. […]

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Audit News March 24, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in Columbia, Erie and Westmoreland Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Columbia, Erie and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and our audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and protect firefighters,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded […]

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