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Audit News July 29, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 29, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bradford, Butler, Fayette, Susquehanna, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our communities and citizens safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor […]

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Announcements July 27, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Completes Real-Time Audit of Harrisburg School District, Praises Ongoing Efforts to Turn District Around

HARRISBURG (July 27, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released the final update from his department’s real-time audit of the Harrisburg School District and praised the district for its continuing efforts to get back on track. “I want to recognize the progress that’s been made to put the district back on track, put its past behind […]

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Announcements July 22, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: More than $3.3 Million in Transportation Reimbursements to Erie City School District Could Not be Audited

ERIE (July 22, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit of the Erie City School District that found the district’s lack of supporting documents prevented auditors from verifying the accuracy of more than $3.3 million in state transportation reimbursements. “School districts must obtain and retain supporting documents so that auditors can verify each […]

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Audit News July 20, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 20, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Blair, Cambria, Clarion, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Luzerne and Montgomery counties. “These relief associations provide necessary support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to […]

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Announcements July 14, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Warns Municipalities Against Using Federal COVID Relief Funds to Catch Up on Missed Pension Plan Payments

HARRISBURG (July 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today said audits show municipalities in 11 counties failed to make required employer contributions to their employee pension plans, prompting him to again warn local governments that they cannot use federal COVID relief funds to catch up on missed payments. DeFoor said Bristol Borough in Bucks […]

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Audit News July 13, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Allegheny, Franklin, Lancaster, Montgomery and Susquehanna Counties

HARRISBURG (July 13, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for five school districts, several of which found a lack of internal controls that resulted in reimbursement overpayments to those districts totaling over $300,000. “Our audits ensure there is transparency and accountability for how schools spend taxpayer dollars,” DeFoor […]

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Audit News July 12, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 12, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Cambria, Delaware, Elk, Indiana, Monroe and Venango counties. “Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighters benefit from state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “These audits ensure they have the life-saving equipment, critical […]

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Audit News July 7, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (July 7, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bradford, Cambria, Carbon, Columbia, Erie, Juniata, Lebanon, Monroe, Pike and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “These audits make sure state aid is used to […]

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Audit News July 1, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Allegheny, Berks, Fayette, Lawrence, Mercer, Montgomery and York

HARRISBURG (July 1, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for seven school districts, some of which found a lack of internal controls that prevented auditors from verifying nonresident student data resulting in overpayments of nearly $100,000 to districts. “Our audits make sure that taxpayer funds are used efficiently […]

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Audit News June 29, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (June 29, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Berks, Dauphin, Erie, Lebanon, Northampton, Venango and Washington counties. “Our audits ensure volunteer firefighters have the life-saving equipment, critical training and insurance they need to help keep Pennsylvanians safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor […]

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