News ReleasesCategory: Announcements

Announcements February 16, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: Audits Show Some Improvement in City of Chester Pension Plans, But Still in Severe Distress

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released audits of City of Chester’s pension plans from 2020-2022 showing that while the plans have made some improvements, they are still considered distressed and administrative issues remain. “We realize that the City of Chester’s financial issues have been decades in the making, but it must make […]

Announcements February 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor: LPE Pilot Program Helps Auditors Complete Volunteer Fire Relief Association Audits Two Months Faster

Leetsdale, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined members of the Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Relief Association (VFRA), State Sen. Devlin Robinson and State Rep. Val Gaydos to announce the department’s Limited Procedure Engagement (LPE) Pilot Program has saved two months of staff time to complete these audits, from an average of 119 days […]

Announcements January 17, 2024

Harrisburg University, Auditor General and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Launch 11th Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Chief Relationship Officer Chad Adams today launched the 11th annual student financial literacy scholarship competition entitled, “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” “In high school, students are learning personal finance skills […]

Announcements December 19, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Applauds Passage of Financial Literacy Education Requirement for PA Students

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today applauded the passage of the first-ever financial literacy education requirement for Pennsylvania high school students. “It has long been a goal of mine to have financial literacy taught in our public schools,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “I want to congratulate Sen. Chris Gebhard for championing this legislation […]

Announcements December 5, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor, Members 1st Federal Credit Union and True Colors Present Financial Literacy Workshop for Steelton-Highspire Students

ENOLA, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Steelton-Highspire students at a financial literacy workshop aimed at teaching basic money smart skills to help students succeed after graduation. The workshop, a partnership between Members 1st Federal Credit Union and True Colors, led students through two sessions, “Make the Most of your Opportunities” and […]

Announcements October 23, 2023

Help Us Redesign Our Website!

The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General is preparing to design and launch a new interactive website, replacing its website currently in use: www.paauditor.gov. The department is actively seeking feedback from the public, including those who often access the department’s current website. As a visitor to the department’s website, please consider sharing your feedback by […]

Announcements October 11, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Launches Performance Audit into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Oversight

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department will conduct a performance audit of state contracts and oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) used by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ (DHS) HealthChoices Medicaid Program. “Both the Shapiro Administration and the legislature have asked us to take a closer look to make sure […]

Announcements June 28, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor, America250PA Dedicate First Permanent Semiquincentennial Bell at Historic Dennis Farm

KINGSLEY – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today, along with United States Senator Bob Casey and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, joined the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) in Susquehanna County to dedicate the first permanent Semiquincentennial Bell at historic Dennis Farm. “Dennis Farm began when Prince Perkins, a free black man, moved […]

Announcements June 9, 2023

ICYMI: Auditor General DeFoor Warned Nearly 22 Percent of Municipal Pension Plans are in Distress; Reminded Local Governments to Make Required Contributions

HARRISBURG – On June 5, 2023, Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued a warning for municipalities to make the required contributions to their pension plans, after a recent report from the department showed 22 percent of municipal pension plans are in some state of distress. Municipal pension plans are considered in some state of distress if they are less […]

Announcements June 5, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Warns Nearly 22 Percent of Municipal Pension Plans are in Distress; Reminds Local Governments to Make Required Contributions

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today issued a warning for municipalities to make the required contributions to their pension plans, after a recent report from the department showed 22 percent of municipal pension plans are in some state of distress. “Municipal pension plans help us take care of the people who are taking […]