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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Delaware, Greene, Huntingdon and Tioga Counties

HARRISBURG (Oct. 5, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for four school districts, two of which involved millions of dollars of state reimbursements that his team was unable to audit due to inadequate internal controls. “Proper record-keeping is essential so that our auditors can verify each district’s eligibility […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Urges City of Bradford to Catch Up on $1.3 Million in Missed Pension Plan Payments

HARRISBURG (Oct. 4, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today urged the City of Bradford in McKean County to catch up on more than $1.3 million in missed contributions to its employee pension plans, based on the findings of a new audit. “State law requires municipalities to fully fund their employee retirement plans,” DeFoor said. […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Six Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 30, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Bradford, Cambria, Fayette, Lackawanna and Montour counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to help keep Pennsylvanians safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded the Center […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Eight Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 23, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Chester, Fayette, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming and Westmoreland counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: DCED Waiver Process for COVID Business Shutdown Flawed; Urges Transparency, Accountability Reforms

HARRISBURG (Sept. 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit criticizing the Wolf Administration’s waiver process for businesses that asked to remain open early in the COVID-19 pandemic. “This audit revealed a flawed process that provided inconsistent answers to business owners and caused confusion,” DeFoor said. “While the pandemic certainly presented […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Eight Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 8, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Cambria, Chester, Clinton, Huntingdon, Montgomery, Potter, Tioga and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits help ensure that relief associations are using state funds properly to help first responders protect communities and save lives,” DeFoor […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Carbon, Lackawanna, Montgomery and Perry Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 7, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for four school districts, each of which found transportation reimbursements that were miscalculated or could not be audited. “Pennsylvania taxpayers deserve to know if school administrators are using their resources efficiently and effectively,” DeFoor said. “Our audits help to […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Nine Counties

HARRISBURG (Sept. 1, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Carbon, Fayette, Luzerne, Snyder and Somerset counties. “Relief associations provide critical support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “These audits help make sure state aid is used properly […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Ten Counties

HARRISBURG (Aug. 24, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bradford, Cambria, Fayette, Lancaster, Mercer, Northumberland, Somerset, Warren and Westmoreland counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they have […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Nine Counties

HARRISBURG (Aug. 17, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Clearfield, Cumberland, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Lancaster, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep Pennsylvanians safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded […]

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