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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 Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 11 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 24 municipal and police pension plans in Blair, Bucks, Crawford, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Schuylkill, Washington and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial burdens on local […]

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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 Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in First Quarter of 2023

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General released audits of 5 county children and youth services agencies during the first quarter, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children,” DeFoor said. By law, the department audits the fiscal reports that county […]

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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 Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 25 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 41 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bedford, Bradford, Bucks, Cambria, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Lancaster, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Monroe, Northampton, Schuylkill, Tioga, Union, Venango, Wayne, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 30 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Berks, Chester, Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Somerset and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to […]

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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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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 14 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 32 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Chester, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Northampton, Northumberland and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial […]

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