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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 16 counties. “Our audits help to make sure that Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters have the resources they need to save lives and protect our communities,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded 11 VFRAs for having no […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in Clearfield, Lancaster, Montgomery and Sullivan Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for five volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in four 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 Glen Hope and Ephrata […]

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Auditor General DeFoor: Jefferson County Children and Youth Audit Helps County Improve Services to Vulnerable Children

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released an audit of the Jefferson County Children and Youth Services agency which helped the county improve how it protects vulnerable children. “During our routine audit of this agency, we were specifically asked to evaluate if an outside contract for case management services was functioning the way […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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