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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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Audit News November 17, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 12 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 12 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 13 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 12 counties. “Our audits make sure our dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep Pennsylvania’s citizens and […]

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Announcements November 15, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play HARRISBURG (Nov. 15) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s security measures for the Lottery and the agency’s sexual harassment policies, making 32 recommendations […]

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Announcements November 10, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements HARRISBURG – The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District nearly missed out on receiving almost $600,000 in construction cost reimbursements from the state, according to a new performance audit released today by Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor. “School districts that lack […]

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Events November 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Penn State University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Penn State University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities UNIVERSITY PARK – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Penn State University’s Main Campus in Centre County to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career […]

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Audit News November 8, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 22 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 22 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 35 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 22 counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s volunteer first responders and our audits make sure state aid is […]

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Events November 4, 2021

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

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Launch 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 launch of a statewide financial literacy competition for students entitled, “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” “Our department is excited […]

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Audit News November 3, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Washington and Westmoreland Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Washington and Westmoreland Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Washington and Westmoreland counties, both of which identified financial issues stemming from a lack of internal controls. “Our audits make sure that taxpayer funds […]

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Audit News November 1, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 16 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 16 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 19 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 16 counties. “Our audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help dedicated first responders […]

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Audit News October 27, 2021

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

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 18 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 30 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 18 counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make […]

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