Pennsylvania Auditor General – Pittsburgh, PA

Chief Fiscal Watchdog

Department of the Auditor General

The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General maintains a regional Bureau of School Audits and other fiscal divisions at Foster Plaza 11 in Green Tree. This office represents the elected Auditor General, who serves as the chief fiscal officer for the Commonwealth. The department is responsible for ensuring that all state money is spent legally and properly, conducting thousands of audits annually to promote government accountability and transparency.

• School Audits: Reviewing the financial records of school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units to ensure tax dollars are used effectively for education.
• Municipal Audits: Overseeing municipal pension plans and volunteer firefighter relief associations to verify compliance with state laws.
• State Programs: Conducting performance audits of state agencies and programs to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Foster Plaza Office

This regional office serves as a base for auditors working in Western Pennsylvania. While it is an administrative hub, most interactions with the public—such as reporting suspected fraud or waste—are handled through the department’s central hotline or website. The office ensures that the residents of Allegheny County and beyond have a local advocate for fiscal integrity. 📉🏛️✅

Visit Protocols

As a working government office located in a business park, this location is generally not designed for unscheduled public walk-ins. Visitors typically require an appointment. Valid identification is needed for building access.