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Announcements October 6, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Distributes $54 Million in State Aid to Support Volunteer Firefighters, Protect Residents & Communities

HARRISBURG (Oct. 6, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced his department has released more than $54 million in state aid to help dedicated volunteer firefighters save lives and protect property across Pennsylvania. “This crucial funding will help more than 1,800 volunteer firefighter relief associations to provide equipment, training and insurance for Pennsylvania’s volunteer […]

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Announcements October 5, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Delaware, Greene, Huntingdon and Tioga Counties

HARRISBURG (Oct. 5, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for four school districts, two of which involved millions of dollars of state reimbursements that his team was unable to audit due to inadequate internal controls. “Proper record-keeping is essential so that our auditors can verify each district’s eligibility […]

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Announcements October 4, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Urges City of Bradford to Catch Up on $1.3 Million in Missed Pension Plan Payments

HARRISBURG (Oct. 4, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today urged the City of Bradford in McKean County to catch up on more than $1.3 million in missed contributions to its employee pension plans, based on the findings of a new audit. “State law requires municipalities to fully fund their employee retirement plans,” DeFoor said. […]

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Announcements September 30, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Sept. 30, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Bradford, Cambria, Fayette, Lackawanna and Montour counties. “Our audits make sure that dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to help keep Pennsylvanians safe,” DeFoor said. DeFoor applauded the Center […]

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Announcements September 23, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Sept. 23, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Chester, Fayette, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming and Westmoreland counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters across Pennsylvania benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “Our audits make sure they […]

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Announcements September 21, 2021

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

BLOOMSBURG (Sept. 21, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today met with accounting students from the Bloomsburg University Zeigler 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. “Understanding how your money is being spent is one of […]

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Announcements September 15, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Sept. 15, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Bradford, Crawford, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Montgomery, Northampton and Somerset counties. “Our audits ensure that relief associations are using state funds properly to help first responders protect communities and save lives,” DeFoor […]

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Announcements September 14, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: DCED Waiver Process for COVID Business Shutdown Flawed; Urges Transparency, Accountability Reforms

HARRISBURG (Sept. 14, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit criticizing the Wolf Administration’s waiver process for businesses that asked to remain open early in the COVID-19 pandemic. “This audit revealed a flawed process that provided inconsistent answers to business owners and caused confusion,” DeFoor said. “While the pandemic certainly presented […]

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Announcements September 10, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Thanks Pennsylvania’s Heroes on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

HARRISBURG (Sept. 10, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released the following statement regarding the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: “We will never forget how Tuesday, September 11, 2001, started out as beautiful early autumn morning and ended changing the course of our nation and Commonwealth’s history. We saw heroes run […]

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Announcements September 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Reminds School Districts Scrambling to Find Bus Drivers of Need to Keep Background Checks on File

HARRISBURG (Sept. 9, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today reminded school districts facing a shortage of bus drivers not to cut corners regarding driver background checks required by state law. “Bus driver background checks help to keep Pennsylvania’s children safe,” DeFoor said. “School districts must make sure that every driver, regardless of whether the […]

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