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Announcements March 23, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Responsibility for School Audits Will Return to State Department of Education

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General will return responsibility for performing school audits to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) effective April 22, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our department was performing these audits for decades on behalf of PDE,” DeFoor said. “There are several factors that led to this decision, […]

Announcements February 16, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor: Jefferson County Children and Youth Audit Helps County Improve Services to Vulnerable Children

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit of the Jefferson County Children and Youth Services agency which helped the county improve how it protects vulnerable children. “During our routine audit of this agency, we were specifically asked to evaluate if an outside contract for case management services was functioning the way […]

Announcements February 3, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Black History Month with Noted Historian, Announces Upcoming Events

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated the start of Black History Month by highlighting the life and career of noted historian, and Harrisburg native, Mr. Calobe Jackson, Jr. “Mr. Jackson’s unique perspectives on Black history remind us how far Pennsylvania has come and the work that remains to be done,” DeFoor said. […]

Announcements January 17, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Observes MLK Day, Urges All Pennsylvanians to Find Ways to Strengthen our Communities

HARRISBURG – In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today urged Pennsylvanians to find ways to strengthen their communities. “Dr. King taught us that our society becomes better and stronger when all people have the opportunity to participate and contribute,” DeFoor said. “We must dedicate ourselves to building […]

Announcements January 10, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Shows Juniata County School District Received $363,487 Overpayment from State, Recommends PDE Withhold Funds to Make up Difference

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit showing the Juniata County School District received a net overpayment of $363,487 in state funding due to the district’s lack of internal controls. “We recommend the Pennsylvania Department of Education adjust the district’s future allocations to balance out the overpayment found by our audit,” […]

Audit News December 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency Has Improved Management of Law Enforcement Training Funds, New Audit Shows

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit showing the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has improved its management of two funds that pay for law enforcement training. “Our audit shows PCCD has appropriately managed its law enforcement training program accounts,” DeFoor said. “The Commission has adopted the recommendations of […]

Announcements December 2, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Heidelberg Township in Lebanon County Owes State More than $450,000 from Canceled Police Pension Plan

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today released an audit that found Heidelberg Township, Lebanon County, owes the state a refund of $456,318 for aid it received for a police pension plan the township canceled in 2016. “State pension aid helps to ensure municipalities are able to meet their obligations to retirees,” DeFoor said. “If […]

Events November 29, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Partners with Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Temple University on ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative, Promotes Student Financial Literacy Competition

PHILADELPHIA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to talk to young people about the importance of knowing how to be smart with their money, as well as promote this year’s statewide student financial literacy competition. He was joined by Philadelphia YMCA President & CEO Shaun Elliott and leaders from Temple […]

Announcements November 15, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play HARRISBURG (Nov. 15) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s security measures for the Lottery and the agency’s sexual harassment policies, making 32 recommendations […]

Announcements November 10, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements HARRISBURG – The Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District nearly missed out on receiving almost $600,000 in construction cost reimbursements from the state, according to a new performance audit released today by Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor. “School districts that lack […]

News ReleasesCategory: Announcements

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Responsibility for School Audits Will Return to State Department of Education

Auditor General DeFoor: Jefferson County Children and Youth Audit Helps County Improve Services to Vulnerable Children

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Black History Month with Noted Historian, Announces Upcoming Events

Auditor General DeFoor Observes MLK Day, Urges All Pennsylvanians to Find Ways to Strengthen our Communities

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Shows Juniata County School District Received $363,487 Overpayment from State, Recommends PDE Withhold Funds to Make up Difference

Auditor General DeFoor: PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency Has Improved Management of Law Enforcement Training Funds, New Audit Shows

Auditor General DeFoor: Heidelberg Township in Lebanon County Owes State More than $450,000 from Canceled Police Pension Plan

Auditor General DeFoor Partners with Greater Philadelphia YMCA, Temple University on ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative, Promotes Student Financial Literacy Competition

Auditor General DeFoor: Lottery Needs to Strengthen Processes to Monitor Frequent Winners, Urges General Assembly to Consider Tightening Laws on Retailer Play

Auditor General DeFoor: Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District Nearly Missed Out on Almost $600,000 in State Reimbursements

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