News ReleasesCategory: Announcements

Announcements February 28, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates First Graduate of Intern to Hire Program; Creates Pathways to Employment by Expanding Intern to Hire Program and Job Opportunities

WEST CHESTER, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Montgomery County resident Francisco Molina as the department’s first graduate of the Intern to Hire program, an initiative designed to provide career pathways through internships to students at Pennsylvania colleges and universities. “It’s hard to believe that it was just 16 months ago that […]

Announcements February 20, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Creates Pathways to Employment by Expanding Job Opportunities to Associate Degree Graduates

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department is expanding its career pathways to include graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to good jobs to […]

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 […]