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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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Announcements March 23, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Responsibility for School Audits Will Return to State Department of Education

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General will return responsibility for performing school audits to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) effective April 22, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our department was performing these audits for decades on behalf of PDE,” DeFoor said. “There are several factors that led to this decision, […]

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Audit News March 15, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in 11 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 11 counties. “Our audits help to ensure state aid funds are used in accordance with the law to help volunteer firefighters protect property and save lives,” DeFoor said. DeFoor praised five VFRAs for having […]

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Be Money Smart March 9, 2022

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

LOCK HAVEN – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Lock Haven University’s Stephen Poorman College of Business to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the Department of Auditor General. “Today’s college students are the auditors of the future, and by […]

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Audit News March 8, 2022

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 16 counties. “Our audits help to make sure that Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters have the resources they need to save lives and protect our communities,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded 11 VFRAs for having no […]

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