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Be Money Smart April 22, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Winners of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr today announced the winners of a statewide financial literacy competition for students in Grades 7-12. “The contest winners understand that it’s never too early to start learning how to be smart with your money, and it’s one […]

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Events April 14, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Takes ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative to Mechanicsburg, Offers Older Adults Tips to Avoid Scams

MECHANICSBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today took his Be Money Smart initiative to the Messiah Lifeways retirement community in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, where he urged older adults to guard against falling victim to scams. “It’s important to remain aware of the different types of scams that are going around,” DeFoor said. “Scammers often […]

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Be Money Smart April 4, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month with Visit to Junior Achievement BizTown, Announces Upcoming Events

YORK – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today marked the start of Financial Literacy Month with a visit to the Junior Achievement BizTown program in York, which teaches young Pennsylvanians how to improve their money management skills. “Learning about financial literacy is a lot like taking swimming lessons,” DeFoor said. “It’s smart to know how […]

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Be Money Smart March 9, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Lock Haven University to Highlight Career Opportunities, Urge Students to Be Smart with Money

LOCK HAVEN – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Lock Haven University’s Stephen Poorman College of Business to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the Department of Auditor General. “Today’s college students are the auditors of the future, and by […]

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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 […]

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Events November 4, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Launch of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition

Auditor General DeFoor, Harrisburg University Announce Launch of Statewide Student Financial Literacy Competition HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr today announced the launch of a statewide financial literacy competition for students entitled, “What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?” “Our department is excited […]

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Be Money Smart October 7, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Lincoln University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (Oct. 7, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Lincoln University in Chester County to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the Department of Auditor General. “Understanding how your money is being spent is one of the most […]

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Be Money Smart September 21, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Bloomsburg University of PA to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities

BLOOMSBURG (Sept. 21, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with accounting students from the Bloomsburg University Zeigler College of Business to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the Department of Auditor General. “Understanding how your money is being spent is one of […]

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