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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 22 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 22 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 35 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 22 counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s volunteer first responders and our audits make sure state aid is […]

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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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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Washington and Westmoreland Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Washington and Westmoreland Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Washington and Westmoreland counties, both of which identified financial issues stemming from a lack of internal controls. “Our audits make sure that taxpayer funds […]

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

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 16 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 19 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 16 counties. “Our audits help to make sure that VFRAs are properly using state funds to help dedicated first responders […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 18 Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 18 Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 30 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 18 counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make […]

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

Auditor General DeFoor Visits Shippensburg University to Urge Students to Be Smart with Money, Highlight Career Opportunities SHIPPENSBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Cumberland County to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Dauphin, Cambria and Venango Counties

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Dauphin, Cambria and Venango Counties HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for three school districts, two of which found districts had short-changed themselves on state reimbursements. “School districts must have internal controls in place to ensure they get […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $317 Million to Support Pension Plans for Police, Firefighters and Non-Uniformed Employees

Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $317 Million to Support Pension Plans for Police, Firefighters and Non-Uniformed Employees HARRISBURG  (Oct. 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department has distributed more than $317 million in state aid to support municipal pension plans in communities across Pennsylvania. “State pension aid helps municipalities to keep […]

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

HARRISBURG (Oct. 13, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Crawford, Delaware, Perry, Pike and Washington counties. “VFRAs provide vital support to first responders, and our audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and protect firefighters,” DeFoor […]

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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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