Timothy L. DeFoor is Pennsylvania’s 50th Auditor General. He was elected then sworn into office for his first term on January 19, 2021. He was re-elected in 2024 and sworn in for a second term of office on January 21, 2025.
Tim started his career in public service as a Special Investigator with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Inspector General, where he investigated government and contractor fraud, waste, and abuse within state government.
Tim then went on to become a Special Agent with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Attorney General, investigating Medicaid fraud and illegal prescription drug diversion. Later he became a Fraud Investigator and Internal Auditor for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Health Plan and various federal contractors.
In 2015, Tim was elected as Dauphin County Controller, where he quickly earned a reputation as a fiscal watchdog and trusted leader, saving and recovering more than a million taxpayer dollars during his first term in office.
With more than 25 years of combined experience in law enforcement and auditing, in both public service and private industries, Tim is uniquely qualified to serve Pennsylvania citizens.
Tim is also very passionate about financial literacy being taught to adults, teachers and Pennsylvania students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Tim has an Associate's of Arts degree in Para-Legal Studies from Harrisburg Area Community College, a Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology/History from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master's of Science degree in Project Management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
