January 21, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Timothy L. DeFoor was sworn in for a second term as Pennsylvania's Auditor General. During his inaugural speech, Auditor General DeFoor reflected on the past four years and highlighted his department's successes since he took office."I strive to be a leader who does the job the way it is supposed to be done-someone who draws conclusions based on facts, not politics, and serves the people of Pennsylvania by improving government, not tearing it down," Auditor General DeFoor said. "In the four years since I have been Auditor General, I have held onto those principles, because I truly believe in the purpose of this office."In his first term, Auditor General DeFoor worked to transform and modernize the department through technology upgrades; piloting risk-based auditing processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audits; and creating job opportunities with the department through programs such as the 'Intern to Hire' initiative. Program:Master of Ceremonies - Luke BernsteinNational Anthem - Trooper Robert BrallierPledge of Allegiance - Ava and Addison DeFoorInvocation - Pastor Duane ColemanRemarks - Governors Josh Shapiro and Mark SchweikerSwearing In - Honorable Scott Arthur EvansRemarks - Timothy DeFoor, Auditor General of Pennsylvania