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Audit News June 13, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Holds Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Bucks County

Southampton, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today held an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Bucks County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. The event was hosted by State Senator Frank Farry.   “Volunteer firefighters are essential to keeping our communities safe and we have […]

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Audit News June 13, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 23 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 38 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Bedford, Bradford, Bucks, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Greene, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Washington, Wayne and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first […]

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Audit News June 5, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 30 Health Care Facilities in 20 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 31 health care facilities in Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Cambria, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Clinton, Cumberland, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Susquehanna and York counties. “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to support the receipt of […]

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Events June 1, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Serves as a EC3 Commencement Speaker, Encourages Students to Choose their own Path

ERIE, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today served as a commencement speaker at Erie County Community College’s (EC3) second commencement ceremony. Auditor General DeFoor spoke to students about their achievements and his personal experience as a community college graduate and encouraged them to choose their own path using the skills they learned in […]

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Audit News May 28, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 28 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 36 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Elk, Forest, Fulton, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Luzerne, McKean, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital […]

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Audit News May 22, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for County Offices, District Courts

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits of district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, Elk, Fayette, Indiana, Juniata, Lancaster, Lehigh, Mifflin, Monroe, Northampton, Snyder, Sullivan, Venango and Washington counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are collected on behalf […]

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Audit News May 7, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Philadelphia Charter School Office

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the School District of Philadelphia’s Charter School Office which found it was following state law, Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidance and its own policies and procedures when reviewing new charter school applications, renewing existing charter school applications and annually monitoring charter […]

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Audit News May 6, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 41 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Centre, Cumberland, Delaware, Greene, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mifflin, Montgomery, Northampton, Venango, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to […]

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Career News April 30, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Westmoreland County Community College Students

WESTMORELAND, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field at Westmoreland County Community College. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to […]

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Be Money Smart April 29, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Final ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Budgeting Tips for Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today, along with PSECU, recognized the last Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help all Pennsylvanians manage their money. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is crucial for Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General DeFoor said. […]

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