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Audit News October 30, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 40 Health Care Facilities in 24 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 48 health care facilities in Adams, Allegheny, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Franklin, Jefferson, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Potter, Schuylkill, Somerset, Venango, Warren and York counties. “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to […]

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Audit News October 28, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 23 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 47 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Clarion, Clinton, Crawford, Delaware, Indiana, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Tioga, Union, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used […]

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Audit News October 21, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 26 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 40 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montgomery, Northampton, Somerset, Snyder, Tioga, Warren, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to […]

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Audit News October 15, 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 for district courts and county government offices in Armstrong, Beaver, Berks, Blair, Butler, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clinton, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill, Snyder, Westmoreland and York counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are collected on […]

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Events October 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Concludes Statewide Community College Tour at Community College of Philadelphia, Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today wrapped-up a statewide tour of Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges at Community College of Philadelphia, where he highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs and commended the work that these institutions do to prepare their students for the future. “As a […]

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Audit News October 11, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Presents Findings and Recommendations from Audit of the Weatherization Assistance Program

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development (DCED) and offered 3 findings and 20 recommendations to improve program oversight. “Our auditors found improvements from the previous audit period; however, more needs to be done to […]

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Events October 10, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Susquehanna Township High School is Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented Susquehanna Township High School with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “Susquehanna Township High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success of its […]

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Events October 8, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students During Visit to Bucks County Community College

NEWTOWN, 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 Bucks County Community College. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to […]

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Audit News October 7, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 15 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 43 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Chester, Clearfield, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce […]

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Events October 4, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: McDowell High School is Preparing Students for Future Financial Success

ERIE, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today presented McDowell High School with a commendation recognizing the school district for their efforts in promoting financial literacy and preparing students for a brighter and more financially secure future. “McDowell High School has demonstrated a strong commitment to the future success of its students by offering […]

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