There are 100 county assistance offices in Pennsylvania which distribute cash assistance grants to low-income Pennsylvanians who meet certain guidelines. The Auditor General is responsible for auditing the operations of these county assistance offices to determine if cash benefits and food stamps were properly granted.
Auditors evaluate how well county assistance offices follow the guidelines set by state government.
In addition, they make recommendations for improving the quality, accuracy and efficiency of service. If violations are found and corrected, there is a good chance of improved compliance in the future.