Skip to content
PA Department of the Auditor General
Translate:
Home » News and Resources » News Releases

News Releases

We’re in the news!

Catch up and stay informed by reading our news releases below. Be sure to check back often – we distribute news on a regular basis.

Audit News August 8, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of LIHEAP

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS). “Our auditors found that DHS had system errors and application processing mistakes which caused improper LIHEAP benefit payments,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “In some cases, people received […]

Read More
Audit News August 8, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 25 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 36 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Erie, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Tioga, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s […]

Read More
Announcements August 7, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Recognizes Lower Swatara Township for Having Well-Funded Municipal Pension Plans

MIDDLETOWN, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Lower Swatara Township for having well-funded municipal pension plans, which ensures their employees have the benefits they deserve and lightens the financial burden on taxpaying citizens in the community. “Lower Swatara Township is doing great work when it comes to managing their pension plans so […]

Read More
Be Audit Smart August 5, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Hosts Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Allegheny County

CORAOPOLIS, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today hosted an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. “The mission of our department is to serve the people of Pennsylvania by improving government accountability, transparency and ensuring the effective […]

Read More
Audit News July 30, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Performance Audit of PennDOT Bridge Inspection Process Shows Need for Process Improvements

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted the need for PennDOT to implement process improvements for its bridge inspections, especially those bridges rated in overall poor condition or in critical or imminent risk of failing.  “I am here to tell you as an auditor that processes matter,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “It’s […]

Read More
Intern2Hire July 25, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates National Intern Day; Highlights ‘Intern to Hire’ Career Pathway

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the contributions of the Department’s interns as part of National Intern Day. “Our future is bright,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Our interns are on a career pathway to become the next generation of auditors through our Intern to Hire program. We are fortunate to have […]

Read More
Audit News July 23, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 19 Counties

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 42 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Delaware, Erie, Huntingdon, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Monroe, Montgomery, Tioga, Wayne and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by […]

Read More
Events July 19, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Commemorates National Pennsylvania Day by Volunteering at HANNA’s Pantry with America250PA

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated National Pennsylvania Day by volunteering at HANNA’s Pantry in Susquehanna Township High School as part of America250PA’s annual volunteer initiative. National Pennsylvania Day is an observance celebrated on July 20th each year to honor Pennsylvania as the second state to join the Union. “Pennsylvania Day […]

Read More
Audit News July 18, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 30 Health Care Facilities in 23 Counties

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 28 health care facilities in Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Bradford, Bucks, Centre, Chester, Crawford, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Fulton, Lancaster, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Tioga, Union and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to […]

Read More
Audit News July 16, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 24 Counties

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 36 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Columbia, Crawford, Dauphin, Erie, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer Montgomery, Northampton, Potter, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Warren, Westmoreland and Wyoming counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s […]

Read More

Categories

Stay Connected

Subscribe to receive emails from the department and gain exclusive access to our latest audits and press releases – you can choose from a variety of categories, so you only receive the information you want. While you’re there, follow us across our social media platforms.

Subscribe to our Email List

Follow Us On Social

We post regularly on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). Follow us to stay informed about all that’s happening at the department:

Pennsylvania Department
of the Auditor General

© Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General