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Audit News March 24, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in Columbia, Erie and Westmoreland Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Columbia, Erie and Westmoreland 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 applauded […]

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Announcements March 23, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Announces Responsibility for School Audits Will Return to State Department of Education

HARRISBURG – The Department of the Auditor General will return responsibility for performing school audits to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) effective April 22, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor said today. “Our department was performing these audits for decades on behalf of PDE,” DeFoor said. “There are several factors that led to this decision, […]

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Audit News March 15, 2022

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Fire Relief Associations in 11 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in 11 counties. “Our audits help to ensure state aid funds are used in accordance with the law to help volunteer firefighters protect property and save lives,” DeFoor said. DeFoor praised five VFRAs for having […]

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Be Money Smart March 9, 2022

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

LOCK HAVEN – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with students from Lock Haven University’s Stephen Poorman College of Business to discuss ways they can help their communities become financially literate, as well as future career opportunities within the Department of Auditor General. “Today’s college students are the auditors of the future, and by […]

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Audit News March 8, 2022

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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Audit News February 25, 2022

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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Announcements February 16, 2022

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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Audit News 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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Audit News 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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