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Audit News September 8, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 12 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 28 municipal and police pension plans in Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, McKean, Northumberland, Venango, Washington and York counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce financial burdens on […]

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Announcements September 7, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audit of Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Calls for Innovative Solutions to Solve Growing Financial Issues

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which found it continues to face significant challenges  to meet its financial obligations putting the burden on travelers. “Today, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has more debt than the entire state government of Pennsylvania, and the only way to pay […]

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Audit News September 6, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 9 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 11 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Carbon, Chester, Lancaster, Mercer, Mifflin, Northampton and Somerset counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and […]

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Audit News August 30, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 16 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 23 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Centre, Clarion, Delaware, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Montgomery, Pike, Somerset, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Washington and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure […]

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Audit News August 25, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 22 Health Care Facilities in 15 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 22 health care facilities in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Clarion, Cumberland, Dauphin, Luzerne, Montour, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Our audits ensure hospitals have documentation to support the receipt of tobacco settlement funds before receiving […]

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Audit News August 23, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 9 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 20 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Berks, Bucks, Butler, Greene, 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 taxpayers,” DeFoor […]

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Audit News August 17, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 9 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced audit reports have been released for 9 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Cambria, Centre, Dauphin, Greene, Montgomery, Northampton, Perry, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and […]

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Be Money Smart August 4, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Visits YMCA of Greater Erie to Promote ‘Be Money Smart’ Initiative; Highlight programs YMCA offers to Students

ERIE – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited the YMCA of Greater Erie to talk to young students about the importance of knowing how to be smart with their money and promote programs the YMCA offers to help students improve their financial literacy. “Knowing how to be smart with your money is one of […]

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Announcements August 3, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Refers Fire Relief Audit to Centre County District Attorney After Finding Nearly $26,000 in Missing Funds

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor announced he has referred a recent audit that found $25,910 missing from the Gregg Township Firemen’s Relief Association’s savings account to the Centre County District Attorney’s office. “I’ve asked the District Attorney’s office to take a closer look to determine whether any laws were violated,” DeFoor said. “Due to […]

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Announcements July 28, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Alerts Westmoreland County District Attorney About Missing Money from Fire Relief Association

HARRISBURG – A recent audit by Auditor General Timothy DeFoor uncovered more than $4,000 in missing funds from the Markle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association in Apollo, triggering a referral to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office to investigate. “Our auditors uncovered instances where checks were written and cashed improperly, which may have larger consequences,” […]

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