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Be Money Smart April 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor’s Second ‘Money $mart Monday’ Virtual Information Session Provides Financial Tips for Older Adults

HARRISBURG, Pa. –  Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, along with PSECU, today released the second ‘Money $mart Monday’ virtual information session aimed at helping older Pennsylvanians save for retirement, recognize scams and protect against financial exploitation.   “It’s never too late to learn how to ‘Be Money $mart’,” Auditor General DeFoor said. “Scammers are getting more creative […]

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Announcements April 15, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Students

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to […]

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Audit News April 11, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 26 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 37 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clarion, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Potter, Schuylkill, Somerset, Susquehanna, Tioga, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. “Relief associations provide vital support to […]

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Be Money Smart April 8, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Promotes Financial Literacy Resources at Osterhout Free Library, Launches First ‘Money $mart Monday’

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today visited the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre to as part of his Financial Literacy Month tour to promote the library’s role in educating the community about financial literacy and basic life skills. “Pennsylvania libraries offer more than just books—they are a central knowledge hub where you […]

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Be Money Smart April 3, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month Tour in Philadelphia at SELF Incorporated’s ‘SELF Care Café’

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today kicked off his Financial Literacy Month tour at SELF Inc.’s ‘SELF Care Café’ in Philadelphia to help highlight financial literacy resources for individuals in the community looking to secure permanent housing.   “Understanding how to ‘Be Money Smart’ is critical to Pennsylvania’s future financial success,” Auditor General […]

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Announcements March 27, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates First IUP Graduate of Intern to Hire Program; Creates Pathways to Employment by Expanding Intern to Hire Program and Job Opportunities

INDIANA– Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today celebrated auditor Austin Pastal as the first Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) graduate of the department’s Intern to Hire program, an initiative designed to provide career pathways through internships to students at Pennsylvania colleges and universities. “If you think a state government office recruiting from PASSHE sounds like […]

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Audit News March 26, 2024

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

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

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Audit News March 19, 2024

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

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits of district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Potter, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. “These compliance audits determine whether all funds that are collected on behalf of the […]

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Announcements March 14, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for Community College of Allegheny County Students and Graduates

PITTSBURGH – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math or another closely related field at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). “Our goal is to hire more Pennsylvanians than ever before,” […]

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Audit News March 13, 2024

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 41 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Luzerne, Mifflin, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. “Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps […]

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