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Our Audits
Department of the Auditor General audits confirm the accuracy of information reported to the state. Our audits identify ways to improve how government programs operate, and ensure money is being spent the way it’s supposed to be.
We conduct four types of audits:
- Attestation Engagements: Provide users of financial or nonfinancial information with assurance to the reliability of the related subject matter or assertion, which includes examinations, reviews, or agreed-upon procedures (compliance) audits
- Compliance Audits: which determine whether auditees are complying with law.
- Financial Audits: Help ensure the reliability of financial information on which much of the state government operates.
- Performance Audits: Gauge whether or not government programs and activities are meeting stated goals and objectives, and if tax dollars are being spent efficiently and effectively.
Our Audit Bureaus
Our growing team of around 300 auditors work in the Bureau of County Audits, Bureau of Fire Relief Audits, Bureau of Information Technology (IT) Audits, Bureau of Municipal Pension & Liquor Control Audits, Bureau of Performance Audits, and the Bureau of State & Federal Audits.
Learn About Our Audit BureausAnswers to FAQs
Have questions about what we audit, the parts of an audit, and more? We have answers!
Read Answers to Common QuestionsBe Audit $mart In The News
Our department uses performance audits to gauge whether government programs are operating properly. Our Be Audit $mart initiative works to break down these audits so Pennsylvanians can understand where their tax dollars are going and how they’re being spent.
Take a look at some of our recent audits:
Events & Recognition
Education Session Held for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Allegheny County
We partnered with State Sen. Devlin Robinson on an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. Every VFRA in attendance left with a copy of the department’s Management Guidelines for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations. This is the second education event the Auditor General hosted; the first one was in Bucks County in partnership with State Sen. Frank Farry.
Interested in learning more about or hosting an education session?
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Lower Swatara Township Recognized for Having Well-Funded Municipal Pension Plans
We recently recognized Lower Swatara Township for having well-funded municipal pension plans, which ensures their employees have the benefits they deserve and lightens the financial burden on taxpaying citizens in the community. In the most recent audit of the Lower Swatara Township’s Non-Uniformed Pension Plan and the Lower Swatara’s Police Pension Plan, auditors found that the township’s pension plans are well-funded, comply with all laws and regulations, and that they have corrected any prior findings from previous audits.
Interested in being recognized, or want to nominate a deserving entity?
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