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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 […]

Announcements May 22, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Completes Statewide Financial Literacy Tour; Calls for Action on Financial Literacy Education in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined a cross section of Pennsylvania educators and advocates to highlight how they are teaching financial literacy to students and called for action on financial literacy education in all Pennsylvania schools. “We have a generation of students who need to understand debt, know how to sustain wealth, […]

Announcements May 10, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Eastern Lancaster County School District; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

LANCASTER – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined officials from Eastern Lancaster County School District and state representatives to highlight how financial literacy can be integrated into educational curriculum for all Pennsylvania students. “Eastern Lancaster County School District is showing schools across the Commonwealth how to successfully incorporate financial education into their curriculum, so […]

Announcements May 9, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Ligonier Valley High School; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

LIGONIER, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined officials from Ligonier Valley High School and state representatives to highlight how financial literacy can be integrated into educational curriculum for all Pennsylvania students. “Ligonier Valley School District is showing schools across of the Commonwealth how to successfully incorporate financial education into their curriculum, so […]

Announcements May 4, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Martin Luther King High School; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

PHILADELPHIA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Philadelphia School District officials, Philadelphia Financial Scholars, and state representatives to highlight how financial literacy can be integrated into educational curriculum for all Pennsylvania students. “The Philadelphia School District and Philadelphia Financial Scholars are showing schools across the Commonwealth how to successfully incorporate financial education into […]

Announcements April 14, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

HARRISBURG – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Chief Experience Officer Mike Wilson today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 9-12. “The contest winners understand that it’s never too early to start learning […]

Announcements April 11, 2023

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Wilkes University to Highlight Intern to Hire Initiative, Urge Students to ‘Be Money Smart’

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with accounting students from Wilkes University to talk about his ‘Intern to Hire’ career pathway and encourage students to learn how to ‘Be Money Smart’ as part of financial literacy month, which occurs each year in April. “Today’s college students are the auditors of the […]

News ReleasesCategory: Announcements

Auditor General DeFoor Launches Performance Audit into Pharmacy Benefit Manager Oversight

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

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

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

Auditor General DeFoor Completes Statewide Financial Literacy Tour; Calls for Action on Financial Literacy Education in Pennsylvania

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Eastern Lancaster County School District; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Ligonier Valley High School; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Education at Martin Luther King High School; Supports Curriculum Being Taught in All PA Schools

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University, Members 1st Federal Credit Union Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Wilkes University to Highlight Intern to Hire Initiative, Urge Students to ‘Be Money Smart’

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