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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Auditor General DeFoor’s Second ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Financial Tips for Older Adults

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the second Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help older Pennsylvanians save for retirement, recognize scams and protect against financial exploitation. “Pennsylvanians should know how to ‘Be Money $mart’ at every phase of their life,” Auditor […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session for College Students

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized the first Monday of Financial Literacy Month with a ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed to help college students learn how to budget their money, save for graduation, and learn about their student loans. “Understanding how to ‘Be Money $mart’ is crucial to Pennsylvania’s […]

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

SCRANTON, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined Scranton School District officials, state and county representatives, and members from the Scranton YMCA to highlight how financial literacy can be integrated into educational curriculum for Pennsylvania students. “West Scranton and Scranton High School are showing schools across of the Commonwealth how to successfully incorporate […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Launches Initiative to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his Department has initiated its first ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative designed to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce.   “As the first elected African American Row Officer in Pennsylvania history, I feel an obligation to continue to open doors and lift up others, […]

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