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Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from Arcadia University

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized West Chester-native Samuel Kenney as the Department’s newest Auditor 1 from the Intern to Hire program. Kenney graduated in May from Arcadia University in Montgomery County with a bachelor’s in finance. “Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 15 Counties

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 43 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Chester, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, Warren and Washington counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Program Graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Homer City, Indiana County-native Mallory Galinac as the Department’s newest Auditor 1 from of the Intern-to-Hire program. Galinac graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in August 2023 with a bachelor’s in accounting and her master’s in business administration in May 2024. “Our Intern-to-Hire program is […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Program Graduate from Elizabethtown College

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized Maytown, Lancaster County-native Alexander Stiver as the Department’s newest Auditor 1 from of the Intern-to-Hire program. Stiver graduated from Elizabethtown College in May 2024 with a bachelor’s in human resources management/personnel administration and accounting. “Our Intern-to-Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2024

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released audits of four county children and youth services agencies performed during the second quarter of 2024. “Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children,” Auditor General DeFoor said. By law, the Department audits the fiscal reports that county CYS […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for County Offices, District Courts

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits for district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Berks, Cameron, Columbia, Dauphin, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Huntingdon, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Monroe, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Washington and Westmorland counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are […]

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Department of the Auditor General Receives Highest Rating Possible from National State Auditors Association Independent Peer Review

HARRISBURG, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the Department of the Auditor General received the highest rating possible from the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) on its system of quality control after an independent external peer review conducted by auditors from across the country.    “Since the start of my administration, we have […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Announces Unprecedented Partnership with York College to Make Higher Education More Affordable for Employees, Honors Newest Intern to Hire

YORK, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today joined York College President Dr. Thomas Burns, State Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and State Representative Carol Hill-Evans (D-York) to launch an unprecedented tuition discount program for Department of the Auditor General employees and their dependents to attend York College. “Today, I am excited to announce a […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Named Honorary Chair of Young Professionals of Color Juneteenth HBG Celebrations, Kicks off Week of Festivities

Harrisburg, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today kicked off the Young Professionals of Color- Greater Harrisburg’s Juneteenth celebrations as the Honorary Chair at a joint press conference with local leaders to recognize the importance of the holiday and reflect on the nation’s history. “It’s a privilege to be the Honorary Chair for this […]

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Auditor General DeFoor Holds Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Bucks County

Southampton, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today held an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Bucks County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they receive. The event was hosted by State Senator Frank Farry.   “Volunteer firefighters are essential to keeping our communities safe and we have […]

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