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Events July 2, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Program Graduate from Elizabethtown College

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Maytown, Lancaster County-native Alexander Stiver as the Department’s newest Auditor 1 from of the Intern-to-Hire program. Stiver graduated from Elizabethtown College in May 2024 with a bachelor’s in human resources management/personnel administration and accounting. “Our Intern-to-Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways […]

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Audit News July 2, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released audits of four county children and youth services agencies performed during the second quarter of 2024. “Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children,” Auditor General DeFoor said. By law, the Department audits the fiscal reports that county CYS […]

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Audit News June 27, 2024

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

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits for district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Berks, Cameron, Columbia, Dauphin, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Huntingdon, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Monroe, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Washington and Westmorland counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are […]

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Audit News June 25, 2024

Department of the Auditor General Receives Highest Rating Possible from National State Auditors Association Independent Peer Review

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the Department of the Auditor General received the highest rating possible from the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) on its system of quality control after an independent external peer review conducted by auditors from across the country.    “Since the start of my administration, we have […]

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Intern2Hire June 18, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Unprecedented Partnership with York College to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Employees, Honors Newest Intern to Hire

YORK, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined York College President Dr. Thomas Burns, State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Representative Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) to launch an unprecedented tuition discount program for Department of the Auditor General employees and their dependents to attend York College. “Today, I am excited to announce a […]

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Announcements June 17, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Named Honorary Chair of Young Professionals of Color Juneteenth HBG Celebrations, Kicks off Week of Festivities

Harrisburg, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today kicked off the Young Professionals of Color- Greater Harrisburg’s Juneteenth celebrations as the Honorary Chair at a joint press conference with local leaders to recognize the importance of the holiday and reflect on the nation’s history. “It’s a privilege to be the Honorary Chair for this […]

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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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