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Announcements February 15, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Allegheny, Bucks, Erie, Lycoming and Westmoreland Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for five school districts, all of which found issues stemming from a lack of internal controls – including $11.4 million in transportation funds received by two districts that could not be audited. “Internal controls are practices and processes that help make […]

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Announcements February 9, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 26 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 34 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 26 counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and our audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and protect firefighters,” DeFoor said. DeFoor praised the 12 […]

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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. […]

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Announcements February 1, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 14 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 19 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 14 counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and protect firefighters.” DeFoor applauded the eight VFRAs […]

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Announcements January 25, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 14 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 18 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 14 counties. “Our audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help first responders protect communities and save lives,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded the 10 VFRAs that had […]

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Announcements January 19, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Fayette and Lancaster Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in six counties, most of which identified problems that stemmed from a lack of internal controls. “Internal controls are processes and procedures that help ensure school districts are appropriately managing their finances and operations,” DeFoor said. “These vital […]

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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 […]

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Announcements January 12, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 30 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 17 counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid provided to relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, critical training and insurance they need to […]

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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,” […]

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Announcements December 16, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in Five Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in five counties. “Our audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help dedicated first responders save lives and protect our communities,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded four of the VFRAs […]

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