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Be Audit Smart September 23, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Says Audit Finds Weakness in PDA’s Oversight of Elder Abuse Investigations; CAPE Monitoring Process Must Improve to Keep Older Pennsylvanians Safe

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA), finding weaknesses in how it monitors elder abuse investigations performed by the Commonwealth’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and how it trains front-line staff. “Older Pennsylvanians are falling through the cracks of a system that […]

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Events September 17, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor, Sen. Rothman Host Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Cumberland County

HAMPDEN TWP., Pa. – Auditor General Tim DeFoor today joined Sen. Greg Rothman to host an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Cumberland County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. Every VFRA in attendance received a copy of the department’s Management Guidelines for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations.   “Our VFRA guide is designed to make the business […]

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Be Audit Smart September 15, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 21 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 33 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Bedford, Clinton, Crawford, Delaware, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Jefferson, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Washington, Westmoreland, Wyoming, and York Counties. “We provide state aid to relief associations that support Pennsylvania’s dedicated […]

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Be Audit Smart September 9, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Performance Audit of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program; Finds Internal Controls and Review Processes Need to be Strengthened

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Department of Health (DOH) regarding the state’s Medical Marijuana Program and its monitoring processes for grower/processors and dispensaries. The audit found that DOH lacked proper internal controls to ensure inspections and enforcement actions were performed consistently and had inadequate approval processes for complaint conclusions and plans of corrections. “Our audit evaluated how DOH conducted […]

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Events August 25, 2026

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

TOWANDA, Pa. – Auditor General Tim DeFoor today hosted an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Bradford County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. Auditor General DeFoor partnered with State Representative Tina Pickett on the event and provided every VFRA in attendance with a copy of the department’s Management Guidelines for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations.    “Our VFRA […]

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Be Audit Smart August 14, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Pennsylvania Turnpike Audit; Sees Improvement from 2022 Audit and Renews Call for Solutions to Control Debt Obligations

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a second performance audit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which found its financial position has improved but that debt management and unpaid toll collection continue to be challenges. “I am pleased to say that a lot has improved since our first audit in 2022,” Auditor General […]

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Be Audit Smart August 6, 2026

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 42 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Bradford, Carbon, Chester, Crawford, Delaware, Fayette, Greene, Juniata, Lancaster, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. “We provide state aid to relief associations that […]

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Be Audit Smart July 31, 2026

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 25 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Berks, Cambria, Clearfield, Crawford, Chester, Delaware, Fayette, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill counties. “Municipal pension plans are a critical way we make sure that our local police, fire and community […]

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Intern2Hire July 30, 2026

Department of the Auditor General Named One of Pennsylvania’s “Greatest Places to Intern” by PA Chamber

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated the department’s designation as one of the “Greatest Places to Intern” by the Pennsylvania Chamber for the second year in a row. “Our interns are the next generation of leaders in government, business and industry, so it’s important to keep them here living and working in […]

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Intern2Hire July 17, 2026

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

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Lackawanna College graduate Shannon Toolan 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 DeFoor […]

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