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Audit News March 4, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (March 4, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Dauphin, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, Schuylkill, and Wayne counties. “My audits make sure that Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our citizens and communities safe,” DeFoor said. The […]

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Audit News February 25, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 25, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Lawrence, Northampton, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Warren, Wayne, and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and my audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and […]

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Audit News February 18, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 18, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Clinton, Jefferson, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “My audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, critical […]

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Audit News February 10, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 10, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Bradford, Centre, Clarion, Crawford, Lebanon, Northampton, Venango, and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and my audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety […]

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Audit News February 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Beaver, Clarion, Erie, Potter Counties

HARRISBURG (Feb. 9, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Beaver, Clarion, Erie, and Potter counties. “Pennsylvania taxpayers deserve to know if school administrators are using their resources efficiently and effectively,” DeFoor said. “My audits help to ensure schools stay focused on the top priority: preparing […]

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Audit News February 8, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Finds Over $39,000 Missing from Accounts of Monaca Fireman’s Relief Association in Beaver County

HARRISBURG (Feb. 8, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today released an audit that identified more than $39,000 in potential misappropriation from the Monaca Volunteer Fire Company No. 5 Fireman’s Relief Association (VFRA). The audit was shared with local law enforcement and a suspect has already been charged in connection with the matter. The relief association, […]

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Audit News February 2, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 2, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Chester, Crawford, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Snyder, Washington, and Wayne counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “My audits make sure they have the […]

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Announcements February 1, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Audit of PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency will Include Focus on First Chance Trust Fund

HARRISBURG (Feb. 1, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced that his newly-launched performance audit of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) will include a focus on the First Chance Trust Fund, which benefits the children of incarcerated parents. “The First Chance Trust Fund is a crucial element of Pennsylvania’s efforts to help […]

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Announcements January 19, 2021

Timothy DeFoor Makes History Taking Oath as Pennsylvania’s 52nd Auditor General, Pledges Transparency and Accountability to Taxpayers

HARRISBURG – Timothy L. DeFoor was sworn in today as Pennsylvania’s 52nd Auditor General and, in so doing, becomes the first African American and person of color in Pennsylvania to be elected to a statewide row office. DeFoor promised taxpayers that he will hold state government accountable for how it spends its citizens’ tax dollars. […]

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