15 Facts About Timothy DeFoor

Timothy Lionel DeFoor was born on November 18,1961 and is an American politician who currently serves as the Pennsylvania Auditor General.

Timothy DeFoor previously served as the Controller of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Timothy DeFoor is the first black elected state official in Pennsylvania history.

Timothy DeFoor holds an associate degree in paralegal studies from Harrisburg Area Community College.

Timothy DeFoor graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and earned a second bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh in sociology and history.

Timothy DeFoor earned a master's degree in project management from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

Timothy DeFoor began his career in 1986 as an investigator for the Dauphin County public defender's office.

Timothy DeFoor subsequently worked as an investigator for Pennsylvania's Office of the Inspector General and the Pennsylvania Attorney General.

Timothy DeFoor has worked as an internal auditor and fraud investigator for UPMC Health Plan, and as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton.

Timothy DeFoor won election to the office of Dauphin County controller in 2015, defeating Democratic nominee Eric Gutshall.

Timothy DeFoor was the first African American to win election to a county row office in Dauphin County.

Timothy DeFoor announced his intent to run in the 2020 Pennsylvania Auditor General election on December 19,2019.

Timothy DeFoor was endorsed by the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania in January 2020, leading one of his Republican primary opponents, Dennis Stuckey, to withdraw from the race.

Timothy DeFoor took office as Auditor General on January 19,2021, succeeding Democrat Eugene DePasquale.

Timothy DeFoor stated that one of his priorities as Auditor General would be to complete an audit of Governor Tom Wolf's COVID-19 business waiver program.