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Announcements May 3, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Susquehanna and Westmoreland Counties

HARRISBURG (May 3, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for seven school districts, some of which found a lack of internal controls that prevented auditors from verifying the accuracy of more than $5 million in state transportation reimbursements. “Our audits ensure there is transparency and accountability for […]

Announcements April 29, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (April 29, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Dauphin, and Northampton counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our department’s audits make sure they have the life-saving […]

Announcements April 28, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: New Audit Urges Stronger Safeguards to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Abuse at Temple University

HARRISBURG (April 28, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today encouraged Temple University in Philadelphia to strengthen its background check procedures and resume sexual harassment prevention training for employees, based on the findings of an audit by his department. “Universities must work to ensure a safe environment for everyone who comes onto campus,” DeFoor said, […]

Announcements April 26, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Cambria, Centre, Schuylkill, Westmoreland Counties

HARRISBURG (April 26, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Cambria, Centre, Schuylkill and Westmoreland counties. All four audits found errors in how districts calculated transportation reimbursements from the state. “Students and staff deserve to know that administrators are using their schools’ resources efficiently and effectively,” […]

Announcements April 22, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (April 22, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Berks, Blair, Columbia, Greene, Venango and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders, and our audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and protect firefighters,” […]

Announcements April 14, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (April 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Franklin, Lackawanna, Montgomery, Pike, and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and our department’s audits make sure state aid is used to maximize […]

Announcements April 13, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Helps Norristown VFRA Reclaim $86,131 Bank Account Turned Over as Unclaimed Property

HARRISBURG (April 13, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today said his audit team helped the Firemen’s Union and Relief Association of Norristown track down and reclaim a savings account containing $86,131 that had been turned over as unclaimed property to the Pennsylvania Treasury. “Volunteer firefighter relief associations have an obligation to carefully manage every penny […]

Announcements April 8, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (April 8, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bucks, Erie, Fayette, Lebanon, Northumberland, and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and our department’s audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and […]

Announcements April 7, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Budget Restoration Needed to Strengthen Oversight of State Spending, Improve Accountability to Taxpayers

HARRISBURG (April 7, 2021) – Testifying before the state Senate Appropriations Committee, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today urged the General Assembly to restore his department’s budget in order to continue its mission to provide accountability to Pennsylvania taxpayers and ensure strong oversight of how tax dollars are spent. “As a direct result of sustained budget cuts […]

Announcements April 1, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (April 1, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Clinton, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, and Washington counties. “My department’s audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our citizens and communities safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor also praised […]

News ReleasesCategory: Announcements

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Susquehanna and Westmoreland Counties

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

Auditor General DeFoor: New Audit Urges Stronger Safeguards to Prevent Sexual Harassment and Abuse at Temple University

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Cambria, Centre, Schuylkill, Westmoreland Counties

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

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

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Helps Norristown VFRA Reclaim $86,131 Bank Account Turned Over as Unclaimed Property

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

Auditor General DeFoor: Budget Restoration Needed to Strengthen Oversight of State Spending, Improve Accountability to Taxpayers

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

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