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Announcements March 11, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Shows West Chester VFRA Spent Over $5,500 in State Aid on Alcohol for Firefighter Dinner

HARRISBURG (March 11, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today warned volunteer firefighter relief associations across Pennsylvania that state aid cannot be used to purchase alcohol, pointing to a finding in his new audit of the West Chester Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association (VFRA) in Chester County. The West Chester VFRA audit identified a total of $7,380 […]

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Audit News March 10, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (March 10, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Bradford, Bucks, Crawford, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Montgomery counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “My audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, […]

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Announcements March 5, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Springettsbury Township Refunds State Nearly $120,000 Due to Errors in Reporting Pension Aid Eligibility

HARRISBURG (March 5, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today said that Springettsbury Township, York County, has repaid the state nearly $120,000 due to errors the township made in reporting its eligibility for state pension aid, according to recent audits. “State pension aid distributed under Act 205 helps to ensure that municipalities are able to meet […]

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Audit News March 4, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (March 4, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Dauphin, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, Schuylkill, and Wayne counties. “My audits make sure that Pennsylvania’s dedicated volunteer firefighters have the support they need to keep our citizens and communities safe,” DeFoor said. The […]

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Audit News February 25, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 25, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Lawrence, Northampton, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Warren, Wayne, and Westmoreland counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and my audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety and […]

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Audit News February 18, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 18, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Clinton, Jefferson, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “My audits make sure they have the life-saving equipment, critical […]

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Audit News February 10, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 10, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Bradford, Centre, Clarion, Crawford, Lebanon, Northampton, Venango, and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s first responders and my audits make sure state aid is used to maximize public safety […]

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Audit News February 9, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for School Districts in Beaver, Clarion, Erie, Potter Counties

HARRISBURG (Feb. 9, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for school districts in Beaver, Clarion, Erie, and Potter counties. “Pennsylvania taxpayers deserve to know if school administrators are using their resources efficiently and effectively,” DeFoor said. “My audits help to ensure schools stay focused on the top priority: preparing […]

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Audit News February 8, 2021

Auditor General DeFoor: Audit Finds Over $39,000 Missing from Accounts of Monaca Fireman’s Relief Association in Beaver County

HARRISBURG (Feb. 8, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today released an audit that identified more than $39,000 in potential misappropriation from the Monaca Volunteer Fire Company No. 5 Fireman’s Relief Association (VFRA). The audit was shared with local law enforcement and a suspect has already been charged in connection with the matter. The relief association, […]

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Audit News February 2, 2021

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

HARRISBURG (Feb. 2, 2021) – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Beaver, Chester, Crawford, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Snyder, Washington, and Wayne counties. “Thousands of volunteer firefighters benefit from the state aid delivered through relief associations,” DeFoor said. “My audits make sure they have the […]

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