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Be Audit Smart July 15, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2026 

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released compliance audits of 14 county Children and Youth Services (CYS) agencies performed during the second quarter of 2026. “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 agencies submit to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) which document how […]

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Be Money Smart July 9, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Visits River Crossing YMCA to Promote ‘Be Money $mart’ Initiative; Highlight programs YMCA offers to Students

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited River Crossing YMCA in Allentown to talk to young students about the importance of knowing how to be smart with their money and promote programs the YMCA offers to help students improve their financial literacy. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is one […]

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Audit News June 26, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 19 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 24 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Delaware, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Somerset, Warren and Wayne counties. “We provide state aid to relief associations that support Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters with things like equipment and […]

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Be Money Smart June 24, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Carnegie Library of Homestead as Newest Be Money Smart Community Partner

MUNHALL, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the Carnegie Library of Homestead as the latest Community Partner to join the Be Money $mart financial literacy initiative. The Library has a circulation of 80,000 resources and offers programs and workshops seven days a week for children, youth, families, adults and seniors.  “I’m honored to recognize the Carnegie Library of Homestead as our newest community partner,” Auditor General […]

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Intern2Hire June 11, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from Kutztown University

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 Kutztown University graduate Michael Rodriguez as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program. “Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for Pennsylvania students to work and stay in the commonwealth,” Auditor General […]

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Audit News June 8, 2026

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 28 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Lancaster, Luzerne, Mercer, Northumberland, Tioga and Wyoming counties. “Municipal pension plans are a critical way we make sure that our local police, […]

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Intern2Hire June 5, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 University of Pittsburgh – Johnstown graduate Collin Griffith as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program. “Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for Pennsylvania students to work and stay in the […]

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Audit News June 4, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 24 Health Care Facilities in 16 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 24 healthcare facilities in Allegheny, Armstrong, Bradford, Bucks, Butler, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Lancaster, McKean, Mifflin, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Susquehanna, Washington and Westmoreland counties.  “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to support the receipt of tobacco settlement funds before receiving reimbursement for uncompensated care,” Auditor General DeFoor said.  The Tobacco Master Settlement […]

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Events May 14, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Serves as Keynote Speaker for Harrisburg University’s 19th Commencement; Encourages Students to Create Their Own Blueprint

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today served as the keynote speaker at the 19th commencement of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, where he spoke to both undergraduate and graduate students about his personal journey and experience as a Harrisburg University alumni.     “I know firsthand the hard work, sacrifice and determination it took for each of you to reach the milestone you’re celebrating, because not too long ago, I was […]

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Audit News May 11, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 26 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 50 municipal and police pension plans in Armstrong, Berks, Carbon, Chester, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Fayette, Jefferson, Lancaster, Luzerne, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, Potter, Somerset, Snyder, Schuylkill, Warren, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York counties. “Municipal pension plans are a critical […]

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