2012

31
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

28
Dec
Audit Releases for Monday, December 31

The following audits will be released Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.

27
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

An entity in Stark County received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

26
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012.

21
Dec
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Laketran’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

20
Dec
Special Audit Confirms Missing Money at Ashland County-City Health Department

Nearly $90,000 in payments for health services went missing under the watch of a former Ashland County-City Health Department administrative assistant, as confirmed by a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

20
Dec
Litchfield Township Audit Finds Improper Pension “Pick-Ups”

Litchfield Township (Medina County) paid for trustee and fiscal officer retirement contributions that should have been paid for by the officials themselves.

20
Dec
Auditor Yost Wraps Up, Reflects on 2012

With a new year quickly approaching, the Auditor of State's Office marks the end of 2012, as well as the first half of Auditor Dave Yost’s term as State Auditor.

20
Dec
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

20
Dec
Audit Rejects $114,000 in Medicaid Personal Care Charges

Despite three efforts by Ohio Medicaid to provide education and training for Cuyahoga County-based provider Kareemah Abdullah, a personal care aide, she repeatedly failed to properly document her services.

19
Dec
Interim Performance Report at Ohio Job and Family Services Identifies $1 million in Savings

Report Focuses on Unemployment Compensation Review Commission

An interim performance audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

18
Dec
Performance Audit Identifies $463,000 in Savings for City of Chardon

Consolidating dispatch operations and bringing employee health insurance contributions in line with peers are among $463,000 in potential savings identified for the City of Chardon, according to a performance audit released today.

18
Dec
Board Members Fail to Follow Payment Policy

Board members of the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (Hamilton County) failed to follow their own compensation policy during a three year period, resulting in improper overpayments totaling $2,325.

18
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.

17
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

17
Dec
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding the announcement that state Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro is retiring February 1, 2013.

17
Dec
City of Independence Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Independence’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

13
Dec
Taxpayers Paid for Extra Nights in Chicago Hotel for Charter School Headmaster

Taxpayers were stuck with the bill for two extra nights stay in Chicago for the headmaster of the New Day Academy Boarding and Day School (Cuyahoga County).

13
Dec
Bellaire Audit Confirms Former Utility Clerk’s Theft

More than $18,000 in utility payments went into the pockets of the Village of Bellaire’s (Belmont County) former utility clerk, as confirmed in an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

13
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

12
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 13, 2012.

11
Dec
More than $730,000 in Savings for Cuyahoga Heights LSD in Performance Audit

Excess busing costs and spending more than double for extracurricular activities per student are among the potential savings identified for the Cuyahoga Heights Local School District in a performance audit released today.

11
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

11
Dec
Berkshire Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Berkshire Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

10
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 11

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.

05
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.

03
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.

29
Nov
Performance Audit Finds $1.7 Million in Savings for Indian Creek Local Schools

Nearly $800,000 in unnecessary bus and building expenditures is among more than $1.7 million in potential savings for Indian Creek Local School District (Jefferson County) identified in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

29
Nov
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

28
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 29

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 29, 2012.

27
Nov
Performance Audit Identifies Savings for Fostoria

Controlling the cost of employee benefits could save more than $200,000 annually for the City of Fostoria (Seneca County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

27
Nov
Performance Audit Finds More Than $3.8 Million in Savings for Marion City Schools

Controlling health insurance costs and staffing levels could help save more than $3.8 million for Marion City Schools (Marion County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost

27
Nov
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the Ohio Supreme Court ruling that the state apportionment board’s redrawing of state legislative boundaries is constitutional.

27
Nov
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.

27
Nov
Highland County Convention and Visitors Bureau Financial Records “Unauditable”

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Highland County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Highland County) on the “unauditable” list.

27
Nov
City of Amherst Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Amherst’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

27
Nov
City of Avon Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Avon by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Avon’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

26
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 27

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012.

20
Nov
Convention and Visitors Bureau Audit Identifies $6,515 in Misspent Funds

An audit released today identified more than $6,500 in improper spending, including double travel-reimbursements, by the former director of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ross County).

19
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.

19
Nov
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

A statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the sentencing today in the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas of former Bellaire water clerk Lisa Flaherty.

15
Nov
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

14
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.

09
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.

08
Nov
Former Fiscal Officer Indicted on 30 Counts of Theft in Office

A former Augusta Township (Carroll County) fiscal officer was indicted Wednesday on 30 counts of theft in office.

08
Nov
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
Nov
Wayne County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Wayne County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

07
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012.

31
Oct
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding the sentencing today in U.S. District Court of former community school treasurer Carl W. Shye, Jr.

23
Oct
Audit Rejects $1.5 Million in Medicaid Provider Charges

Medicaid provider Total Home Health Care (Franklin County) owes the state more than $1.6 million for unauthorized or undocumented charges for home health services, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
Oct
Audit Identifies $9,700 in Missing Funds at Village of Jerusalem

Falsified authorization to increase her own pay and writing checks to her own family members—then endorsing them herself—were among findings in excess of $9,700 issued against the former clerk of the Village of Jerusalem (Monroe County).

23
Oct
Auditor Yost Places Chillicothe in Fiscal Caution

Deficit fund balances in police and fire pension funds, along with the failure to perform basic accounting reconciliations, prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the City of Chillicothe (Ross County) in a state of fiscal caution.

23
Oct
Performance Audit Finds $1.3 Million in Savings in Findlay

Contracting with the county Sheriff’s office for dispatch services and bringing health insurance and staffing in line with peers are among more than $1.3 million in potential annual savings available to the City of Findlay.

23
Oct
No Evidence of Scrubbing Found in Second Phase of Attendance Data Audit

No new instance of potential record “scrubbing” was found in the second interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
Oct
Dublin City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Dublin City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

23
Oct
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

23
Oct
Second Phase of School Attendance Audit

No new instance of potential record “scrubbing” was found in the second interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio.

22
Oct
City of Bucyrus Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Bucyrus’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

22
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.

18
Oct
Auditor of State’s Office Receives a Clean Audit

The Office of Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2012 and earned a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association for the office’s fiscal year 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

17
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 18

The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

16
Oct
Nearly $4.2 Million Stolen from Cuyahoga Heights Schools

Nearly $4.2 million was stolen from the Cuyahoga Heights School District by a former IT director according to a special audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

16
Oct
City of Tallmadge Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Tallmadge by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. 

16
Oct
City of Orville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Orville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

16
Oct
Stark County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Stark County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

16
Oct
Lake Metroparks Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

“Lake Metroparks is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records," Auditor Yost said when presenting the entity with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

16
Oct
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

16
Oct
City of Painesville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Painesville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city today.

15
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 16

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012.

11
Oct
Performance Audit Finds $1.6 million in Savings for Gallipolis

Improving water treatment infrastructure and contracting out services at the Village of the City of Gallipolis (Gallia County) are among nearly $1.6 million in potential savings identified in a performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

11
Oct
Village of Newcomerstown Placed in Fiscal Emergency

Substantial deficit balances at the Village of Newcomerstown (Tuscarawas County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.

11
Oct
Audit Confirms $9,700 in Missing Funds at Clermont County General Health District

A former secretary currently under indictment for theft is cited for $9,700 in missing funds in an audit report released today for the Clermont County General Health District by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

11
Oct
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

10
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.

09
Oct
East Cleveland Placed in Fiscal Emergency

The City of East Cleveland’s failure to present a feasible financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the city in a state of fiscal emergency.

09
Oct
Findings Issued Against Former Coshocton County Airport Fiscal Officer

The Coshocton County Regional Airport Authority foot the bill for their former fiscal officer’s personal cell phone and undocumented credit card purchases, according to an audit of Coshocton County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
Oct
Auditor Yost Places Newton Township in Fiscal Caution

Deficit balances, significant audit citations, failure to file financial reports and unauditable records put Newton Township (Trumbull County) into fiscal caution, according to a declaration today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
Oct
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the City of Akron Financial Audit report released today.

09
Oct
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost Regarding State Board of Education Action Today on Student Identifier Information

Auditor of State Dave Yost issues the following statement regarding the state Board of Education’s support of his recommendation that the General Assembly change state law to give the Ohio Department of Education access to student names.

09
Oct
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
Oct
ODE Could Save $430,000 Annually By Moving Student Information Database In-house

Moving Ohio’s outsourced Statewide Student Identifier system (SSID) to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) could save more than $430,000 annually, or $4.3 million over a 10-year period, according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

08
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.

04
Oct
Questionable Practices Found in Five Districts

First Phase of School Attendance Audit Released

Auditor of State Dave Yost released today an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system

04
Oct
$14,335 Audit Findings at Village of Albany

Chronic failure to document expenditures led to more than $14,000 in findings for recovery at the Village of Albany (Athens County), according to an audit report released today by the Auditor of State’s office.

04
Oct
Lack of Medical Need Results in 100 percent Rejection of Payments to Medicaid Provider

An accelerated two-month audit of Tuba Rescue Transportation, a Hamilton County-based Medicaid provider, resulted in the denial of more than $306,000 in services billed for transportation of Ohio Medicaid patients.

04
Oct
More than $22,000 in Findings Issued in Falls Township Audit

Using a township credit card for personal purchases and improperly increasing benefits for elected officials led to $22,640 in findings for recovery issued in the audit of Falls Township (Muskingum County.

04
Oct
First Phase of School Attendance Audit

Auditor of State Dave Yost released an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system. 

03
Oct
Auditor Yost Presents Sandusky County Sheriff with First Taxpayer Hero Award

Thanks to Sheriff Kyle Overmyer, Sandusky County jail inmates help to save tens of thousands of dollars each year by growing their own food.  Auditor of State Dave Yost recognized Sheriff Overmyer’s extraordinary efforts to save public dollars in a ceremony today and presented him with the first-ever Auditor of State Taxpayer Hero Award.

03
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 4

The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012.

02
Oct
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

02
Oct
City of Newark Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Newark (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

01
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.

01
Oct
Newton Falls Joint Fire District Financial Records “Unauditable”

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Newton Falls Joint Fire District (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.

28
Sep
City of North Olmsted Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of North Olmsted by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

28
Sep
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Orange City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

27
Sep
Kenston Local School DIstrict Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Kenston Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

27
Sep
West Geauga Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the West Geauga Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

27
Sep
Clermont County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of Clermont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

27
Sep
City of Beachwood Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Beachwood’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

27
Sep
Shaker Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Shaker Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

27
Sep
Henry County Commissioner Indicted for Conflict of Interest

Henry County Commissioner Richard Myers was indicted Wednesday by the Henry County Grand Jury on one count of felony unlawful interest in a public contract, following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s office.

27
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

26
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.

25
Sep
Missing Lunch Money at Hillsboro Elementary School

Missing lunch money led to more than $6,500 in findings for recovery issued in an audit of the Hillsboro City School District (Highland County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

25
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

24
Sep
City of Barberton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Barberton by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

24
Sep
City of Kent Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Kent’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

24
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.

24
Sep
City of Westerville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Westerville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

20
Sep
Mayfield City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Mayfield City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

20
Sep
Medicaid Dollars Go Undocumented

Findings Issued Against Healthcare Provider

Insufficient records and care given that was never ordered by a doctor led to more than $195,000 in findings issued in the Medicaid provider audit of Carol S. Sito, LPN, of Ashtabula County.

20
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

19
Sep
Underused State Plane, Equipment Fleet Offers $3 million in Potential ODOT Savings

Increasing flight time for a state plane used for aerial mapping is among recommendations that could save the Ohio Department of Transportation $3 million in one-time and first-year savings.

19
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.

19
Sep
Auditor’s skinnyOhio.org is a Go-To Resource for Shared Services

Written for the Ohio Association of School Business Officials

18
Sep
New Audit Choices Could Cut Costs in Half

One in Four Ohio Villages, Townships and Special Districts Could Be Eligible

18
Sep
Warrensville Heights Board of Education Receives Special Education Performance Audit

Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) should improve its budgeting and early intervention procedures, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

18
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

17
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

17
Sep
City of Conneaut Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Conneaut’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

14
Sep
City of Reynoldsburg Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Reynoldsburg by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Reynoldsburg’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

13
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

12
Sep
Auditor of State Adopts Lower-Cost Audit Process

Villages, Townships, Special Governments Eligible Could Cut Audit Costs in Half

Auditor of State Dave Yost today adopted new audit policies that could save one in four Ohio governments as much as half of their traditional full audit costs.

12
Sep
Chief Deputy Auditor Bob Hinkle Sworn in as President of Ohio GFOA

Chief Deputy Auditor Bob Hinkle today was sworn in as the president of the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

12
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.

11
Sep
Overpayments and Ethics Issues in Charter School Audit

Possible ethics violations, an overpayment to an employee and fiscal issues plague the Value Learning and Teaching Academy (Hamilton County), according to the 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.   Findings for recovery total $3,333.

11
Sep
Washington Township Cited for Bad Books, Inaccurate Statements

Poor overall recordkeeping and reporting in Washington Township (Tuscarawas County), along with undocumented expenditures of more than $1,900, were among the citations in an audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

11
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released today.

10
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 11

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.

06
Sep
Audit of State Aircraft Use Released

Audit Cites Need for Formal Policies and Procedures

The State of Ohio has too many planes, fragmented accounting for their costs and nonexistent standards governing their use, according to an audit of ODOT’s Office of Aviation released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

06
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

06
Sep
Union County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Union County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, presented to the county today by Auditor Yost.

06
Sep
City of Grandview Heights Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Grandview Heights’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

05
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.

04
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

03
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 4

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

30
Aug
Village of Tiro Placed in Fiscal Emergency

A default on outstanding debt at the Village of Tiro (Crawford County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.

30
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

29
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 30

The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

28
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following three entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

27
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 28

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.

23
Aug
City of Powell Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

23
Aug
Student Fees Missing at Warrensville Heights School District

More than $13,000 in student fees is missing from the Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County), according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

22
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 23

The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.

21
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

21
Aug
Audit Finds Overpayments for Rescue Services

Overpayments for contracted services between the Tri-Village Ambulance District (Darke County) and Tri-Village Rescue Services led to more than $30,000 in findings for recovery.

21
Aug
Sloppy Bookkeeping Found in Closed Charter School Audit

Public funds paid for the personal court costs of a board member at the now closed Ashe Cultural Center community school Elite Academy of the Arts (Cuyahoga County).

20
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012.

16
Aug
Warren Water Authority Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Warren Water Authority (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.

15
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. 

14
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce four entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

13
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012.

10
Aug
Strong Early Response to Columbus City Schools Hotline for School Attendance Investigation

Initial response to the temporary hotline established by Auditor of State Dave Yost yesterday has been strong, with 24 calls since 4:30 p.m. last evening, including a number of anonymous reports.

09
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

09
Aug
State Auditor Establishes Hotline for the Columbus City Schools School Attendance Reporting Investigation

Auditor of State Dave Yost has established a temporary telephone hotline for all employees of Columbus City Schools to report any information about potential manipulation of attendance records.

08
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.

07
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

07
Aug
Auditor Yost Presents to the City of Monroe the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Monroe’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

06
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.

02
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

01
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 2

The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.

31
Jul
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the announcement today of the indictment of two former employees of the Village of Arlington Heights on charges of embezzling more than $262,000 from the mayor’s court.

31
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entitiy received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

30
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 31

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

26
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

25
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 26, 2012.

24
Jul
Taxpayer Dollars Missing in Springboro Building and Zoning Department

More than $2,000 in public money went missing under the watch of a former secretary for the City of Springboro Building and Zoning Department (Warren County), according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

24
Jul
Performance Audit Finds $3.7 Million in Potential Savings for Cincinnati Service Department

Privately contracting for solid waste collection and street sweeping could save the City of Cincinnati Public Service Department more than $2 million annually, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

24
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

23
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

19
Jul
Gift & Procurement Cards Lead to a $95,000 Finding at Wright State University

Nearly $50,000 in missing gift cards at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University (Greene County) was identified in an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

19
Jul
Brown Township Payroll Mistake

Out-of-pocket Drug Co-Pays Not an Allowable Employee Benefit

Brown Township (Carroll County) mistakenly approved $5,000 in reimbursements for health insurance expenses not allowed under Ohio law, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

19
Jul
Performance Audit Cites High Efficiency at Erie County Auditor's Office

The Erie County Auditor’s office was recognized for efficient staffing and high productivity in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

19
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

19
Jul
Special Prosecutor Recovers $137,000 for Brown County

Indicted Insurance Administrator to Enter Plea July 25

Brown County received $137,007.57 this week in restitution from Van Workman, a third party administrator, who has been charged with defrauding the county and its employees of their health insurance payments.

18
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 19, 2012.

17
Jul
Audit Reveals $42,000 Double Payment by Village of Carrollton

More than $42,000 was nearly lost to the Village of Carrollton (Carroll County) because of a mistaken double payment to a contractor that went uncorrected for more than a year, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

17
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

17
Jul
Audit Finds Nearly $4,500 in Undocumented Purchases

A shopping trip at Best Buy resulted in nearly $4,500 of questionable purchases by the Imagine Schools on Superior (Stark County), according to an audit of the community school released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

16
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 17, 2012.

12
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

11
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 12, 2012.

10
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Jul
Former Treasurer Took Unexcused Absences

The former school treasurer was absent from work 42 times without using leave, according to an audit of the Northwest Local School District (Scioto County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. More than $11,000 in findings for recovery was issued.

10
Jul
Fiscal Officer, Trustees Overpaid in Franklin Township

Franklin Township (Richland County) trustees and the fiscal officer were overpaid by more than $18,000 in 2009 and 2010, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 10, 2012.

05
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the two entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

03
Jul
Former Leetonia Water Lab Assistant Charged with Stealing Payments

A total of $1,700 was found missing from the Village of Leetonia (Columbiana County) Water Lab, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. 

03
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

03
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 3, 2012.

03
Jul
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the decision to put $235 million of surplus state funds into the “Rainy Day Fund.”

02
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 3, 2012.

28
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released today.

27
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 28

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 28, 2012.

26
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

25
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

21
Jun
Former Charter Schools Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Federal Funds

Carl W. Shye Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to one count of embezzlement from a program receiving federal funds.

20
Jun
Village of Mt. Victory's Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Mt. Victory (Hardin County) on the “unauditable” list.

20
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 21, 2012. 

19
Jun
Auditor Yost Taps Andrew Bodzak as New Investigator

Auditor of State Dave Yost recently swore in Andrew Bodzak as the new investigator in the Special Investigations Unit for the Youngstown and Akron-Canton areas.

19
Jun
Nearly $170,000 in Findings Issued in Final Carter G. Woodson Institute Audit

Sketchy payments and poor records at the Carter G. Woodson Institute (Montgomery County) led to $168,772 in findings for recovery, according to the school’s closeout audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

19
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the two entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.

18
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 19

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

14
Jun
Audit Rejects $28,000 in Treasurer Health Insurance Reimbursements at Berea City Schools

Berea City Schools (Cuyahoga County) Treasurer Randal Scherf overpaid himself nearly $28,000 in medical insurance expenses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

14
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

13
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 14, 2012.

12
Jun
Performance Audit Recommendations Total Nearly $700,000 in Potential Savings for Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools

Adjustments to staff levels and bus routes will help the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District (Hardin County) address forecasted future deficits according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. 

12
Jun
Missing Cash in Police Evidence Room Reported in Audit

Nearly $3,000 was identified as missing from the Village of Leesburg (Highland County) police evidence room in an audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

12
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report released today.

11
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

07
Jun
$1.7 Million in Savings Identified at Buckeye Local Schools

Overhauling insurance programs could help save more than $1.7 million at the Buckeye Local School District, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

07
Jun
City of Girard Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the City of Girard (Trumbull County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2001.

06
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 7, 2012.

05
Jun
Township Cash Payments $12,000 More than Allowed

Although Ohio law permits townships to pay employees cash in lieu of health insurance, Goshen Township (Clermont County) exceeded allowable amounts for such payments by nearly $12,000, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

05
Jun
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to Gov. Kasich’s signing today of H.B. 326, which creates a misdemeanor penalty for violations of existing law prohibiting the use of public funds to support or oppose a levy or bond issue.

05
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report released today.

04
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 5, 2012.

04
Jun
Village of Brady Lake's Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Brady Lake (Portage County) on the “unauditable” list.

31
May
Shye's List of Debt Grows

Carl Shye’s list of debts to taxpayer grows by more than $52,000 with today’s release of the closeout audit of the New City Community School (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

31
May
Performance Audit Identifies $355,000 in Savings for Black River Local Schools

Renegotiating health insurance costs and administrator pensions could save $355,000 annually at the Black River Local School District (Medina County), according to a performance audit released Thursday by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

30
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 31

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 31, 2012.

25
May
Auditor Yost Declares East Cleveland in State of Fiscal Watch

Failure by the City of East Cleveland to submit an acceptable financial recovery plan to address the concerns outlined in its fiscal caution declaration prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to elevate the city’s status to fiscal watch.

25
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 29

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 29, 2012.

24
May
Crooksville School Treasurer Overpaid Himself

The Crooksville Exempted Village School District (Perry County) treasurer overpaid himself by $23,000 according to the district’s 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

24
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that entities in Adams and Portage counties received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

24
May
Missing Bellaire Water Clerk Arrested in New York

An Ohio Auditor of State investigation led to the arrest of former Bellaire Water Clerk Lisa Flaherty earlier today in Broome County, New York. 

23
May
Mentor Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Mentor Exempted Village School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

23
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 24

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 24, 2012.

22
May
Former Superintendent, Treasurer Fail to Document Credit Card Use

A former school superintendent and treasurer used the district credit card for $6,710 in hotels and airfare without providing documentation according to an audit of Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

21
May
Auditor Yost Recommends Changes in ODOT Fuel Use

Implementation Could Save Taxpayers $800,000 Per Year

Taxpayers spent an extra $3.3 million over the last four years to pay for ODOT’s mandated use of biodiesel fuel in its vehicles, according to a performance audit interim report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

21
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

18
May
Groveport Madison Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Groveport Madison Local School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

17
May
Developments in an Ongoing Investigation into Public Corruption

Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost announces embezzlement charges against former charter-school treasurer, Carl W. Shye, Jr. of New Albany. The embezzlement in question allegedly occurred between 2005 and 2011.

17
May
Shye Continues to Stick Taxpayers with the Bills

Add another $95,139 to embattled charter school Treasurer Carl Shye’s list of debts to taxpayers with today’s release of the Arts Academy, Arts Academy West and Patriot Preparatory Academy audits by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

17
May
Auditor Yost Places Madison Township in Fiscal Caution

Significant deficit fund balances and incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare Madison Township (Richland County) in a state of fiscal caution.

17
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

17
May
Former Charter Schools Treasurer Charged with Embezzling Federal Funds

Carl W. Shye Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio was charged with embezzling more than $470,000 in federal funds between 2005 and 2011 while serving as treasurer for a number of community schools in Ohio.

16
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 17, 2012. 

15
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

15
May
Nearly $6,000 in Insurance Overpayment at Clark Township

An audit of Clark Township (Coshocton County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost found $5,889 in overpayments for employee health insurance reimbursements to two employees.

14
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

10
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

09
May
Auditor Yost Places Monroe Local Schools in Fiscal Emergency

Failure to present an acceptable financial recovery plan by the Monroe Local School District (Butler County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the district in a state of fiscal emergency.

09
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 10, 2012.

08
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.

07
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

04
May
Online Fraud Report Database Goes Live Today

An online database of fraud complaints against public offices goes live today, according to Auditor of State Dave Yost.

03
May
$13,000 in Village Water Bill Payment Not Deposited

A former village water clerk failed to deposit more than $13,000 in cash payments for water bills to the Village of South Amherst (Lorain County), according to an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

03
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

02
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 3, 2012.

01
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.

30
Apr
Audits Releases for Tuesday, May 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

26
Apr
ODOT Fleet, Rest Areas Offer Nearly $6 Million in Savings

State agency performance audit gives 20-to-one return

A total of $6 million in potential savings was identified in the status update report to the Ohio Department of Transportation released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

26
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

25
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 26, 2012. 

24
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 24, 2012.

24
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

24
Apr
Medina City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Medina City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

20
Apr
City of Elyria Receives LEAP Funds

Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today the City of Elyria will receive LEAP funding for a performance audit, which will help streamline operations and identify potential savings for the city’s taxpayers.

19
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.

19
Apr
Vandalia-Butler City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Vandalia-Butler City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

18
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 19, 2012. 

17
Apr
Auditor Yost Collaborates with Rep. Hagan and Sen. Schaffer to Increase Accountability in Local Governments and Schools

The Fiscal Integrity Act was presented today by Auditor of State Dave Yost, Representative Christina Hagan and Senator Tim Schaffer.  This newly proposed legislation would address the Ohio Supreme Court decision concerning former Stark County Treasurer Gary Zeigler, among other provisions to boost accountability and penalize wrong-doing.

17
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.

17
Apr
Miami Valley Career Technology Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

17
Apr
Sandusky City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Sandusky City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

17
Apr
Introducing New Fiscal Integrity Legislation

Auditor of State Dave Yost, Representative Christina Hagan, and Senator Tim Schaffer introduce legislation that will boost accountability and penalize wrong-doing by fiscal officers and school treasurers.

16
Apr
Honest Merchants Benefit From Honest Food Stamp Program

Written for the Ohio Grocers Association

More than 17,000 people have received 10 or more reissued food stamp cards from the State of Ohio. That’s a red flag that caused the office to examine the state’s procedures for managing food stamp cards.

16
Apr
Village of North Star Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of North Star (Darke County) on the “unauditable” list.

16
Apr
Village of Smithfield's Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Smithfield (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.

16
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

11
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 12, 2012.

10
Apr
Auditor of State Reports Results of Voluntary Study of 24 Local Governments in Lake County

First-of-its-kind Effort Shows Equipment Used as Little as 1 day in 30

Twenty-four governments in Lake County use street sweepers, sewer maintenance vehicles and road repair equipment at rates as low as 3 percent, or about 1 day in a month, according to a study released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

10
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Apr
Newark City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Newark City School District's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

09
Apr
Auditor of State's Office Awarded by Peers

Evaluations of Auditor of State Dave Yost's office operations and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) have earned accolades from the National State Auditors Association and the Government Finance Officers Association.

09
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

05
Apr
City of Louisville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Louisville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

05
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

04
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 5, 2012.

03
Apr
Liberty School Treasurer Illegally Paid Herself

Despite a contract agreement that did not provide for extra pay, the treasurer of the Liberty Local School District (Trumbull County) paid herself nearly $5,000 for work done at the district’s charter school, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

03
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

02
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

29
Mar
State of Ohio Single Audit Finds 90 Percent Reduction in Questioned Costs

Federal questioned costs in the State Single Audit dropped by more than 90 percent this year, from $105 million in FY 2010 to $8.3 million in FY 2011, as reported today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

29
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities who received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

28
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 29

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 29.

27
Mar
Fairfield County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Fairfield County's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost.

27
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that eight entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports

26
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 27

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

23
Mar
Performance Audit Identifies More than $1 Million in Annual Savings for Maumee

Twenty-one recommendations add up to more than $1.3 million in potential annual savings for the city of Maumee, according to a performance audit released Thursday by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

22
Mar
Over a Half Million Dollars in Findings Issued

Greater Achievement Community School Closeout Audit Released

Public money deposited into the superintendent’s personal bank account and overall terrible bookkeeping at the Greater Achievement Community School led to $578,357 in findings for recovery in the closeout audit (fiscal years 2004-2010) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

22
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

21
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 22

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 20, 2012.

20
Mar
Closed Charter School Failed to Properly Document Tax Dollars

Embattled charter school treasurer Carl Shye is jointly responsible for nearly $55,000 in findings for recovery in the closeout audit of the Peterson Entrepreneurial Training Enterprise (PETE) (Montgomery County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

20
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

19
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

14
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 15, 2012.

14
Mar
Former Ottawa County Sheriff Spent Public Dollars for Personal Items

A former county sheriff bought shoes, neckties and amusement park passes with taxpayer dollars, according to the special audit of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department’s Furtherance of Justice Fund, released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

13
Mar
Warrensville Heights City Schools Overbilled by Transportation Company

Lack of checks and balances led to more than $240,000 in findings for recovery in the 2007 audit of the Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

13
Mar
Auditor Yost Offers London Schools Ways to Save

A performance audit prompted by the London City School District’s (Madison County) fiscal caution status identified more than $1.3 million in potential savings, according to the report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost today.

13
Mar
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding H.B. 396, involving administrative law and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review.

13
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that eight entities received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.

12
Mar
Results Reported for Sunshine Week

In recognition of Sunshine Week, the Auditor of State shares the response rates to a recent request for public records and his concern over timely response.

12
Mar
Only 6 in 10 Cities Make Timely Response to Public Records Requests

Results Reported for Sunshine Week

Only 60 percent of Ohio cities responded promptly to a recent request for public records by the Auditor of State’s office.

12
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

08
Mar
Windham Bus Driver Falsified Time Sheets

Phantom bus routes submitted through falsified time sheets by a Windham Exempted Village School District bus driver led to a finding for recovery in the district’s audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

08
Mar
School Secretary Fails to Deposit Student Tuition Money

More than $23,000 in student tuition and fees is missing from school coffers, according to an audit of the Salem City School District (Columbiana County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

08
Mar
Outside Accounts Lead to $11,000 Athletic Department Findings at Olentangy

Confusion over outside bank accounts led to findings for recovery exceeding $11,000 in the Olentangy Local School District athletic department, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

07
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 8, 2012.

01
Mar
Federal Hocking Local School District Released

Without raising taxes, the Federal Hocking Local School District in Athens County emerged from fiscal emergency today.

28
Feb
McDonald Local Schools Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the McDonald Local School District (Trumbull County) from its fiscal emergency status, which it held since 2009.

24
Feb
TARTA Audit Moves Toward Completion after Documentation Submitted

After being placed on the “unauditable” list in January, the Toledo Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) submitted the necessary documentation to allow the audit to move toward completion.

22
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that seven entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

21
Feb
Beaver Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost released the Beaver Local School District (Columbiana County) from fiscal emergency today, a status they held since February of 2010.

21
Feb
Conflicts of Interest Plague Richard Allen Academy Schools

More than $929,000 in Findings for Recovery Issued

Booze, missing money, missing records and self-dealing has led to more than $929,850 in findings for recovery in the special audit of Dayton-area Richard Allen Academy schools released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

17
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.

17
Feb
Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Highland Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

17
Feb
Rocky River City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Rocky River School District's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost.

16
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that five entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

15
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

15
Feb
Important News on Compensation of Township Officials

Care must be exercised with any “pick-up” of employee share of benefits

14
Feb
More Than $1.3 Million in Potential Savings Identified in Madison Local Schools Performance Audit

Health insurance, transportation and special education are the three largest opportunities among more than $1.3 million in potential cost-savings at Madison Local School District in Lake County, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

14
Feb
Performance Audit Identifies Potential Savings for the Greene County ESC

“This performance audit gives management the data to make wise decisions about personnel costs," Auditor of State Dave Yost said. The report revealed that employees of the Greene County Educational Service Center make more than their peers.

14
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that six entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

14
Feb
Worthington City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Worthington City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost at a board meeting last night.

13
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

08
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.

06
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.

02
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 2

The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

02
Feb
Auditor Yost Places Monroe Local Schools in Fiscal Watch

Projected deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the Monroe Local School District (Butler County) in a state of fiscal watch.

01
Feb
Lake Metroparks receives Auditor of State Award with Disinction

Lake Metroparks’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

31
Jan
Combined General Health District Chips Away at Deficit

“This is a major step in the right direction,” Auditor of State Dave Yost said.  “The tough decisions being made by the Jackson County Combined General Health District will benefit the county’s taxpayers for years to come.”

31
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

30
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 31

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.

27
Jan
Lancaster City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Lancaster City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost yesterday.

27
Jan
Westlake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Westlake City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented today by Auditor Yost.

26
Jan
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Medicaid more than $570,000 for Undocumented Service

More than two-thirds of all Medicaid charges by a Cleveland-based ambulette service were not doctor-approved, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

26
Jan
Auditor Yost Issues Fourth Finding in Six Months Against Charter School Treasurer

For the fourth time in the past six months, Auditor of State Dave Yost is citing community school treasurer, Carl Shye, for illegally spending taxpayer dollars at three separate schools.  The multiple findings for recovery issued against him now total more than $600,000.

26
Jan
Auditor of State Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

25
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

25
Jan
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to today’s action by the General Assembly on H.B. 66.

24
Jan
Madison Township's (Richland County) Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed Madison Township (Richland County) on the “unauditable” list.

24
Jan
Auditor Yost Places Cloverleaf Local School District in Fiscal Emergency

The Cloverleaf Local School District is in a state of fiscal emergency, declared today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.  The action came at the request of the school district, which will now be placed under the supervision of a state commission.

24
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that six entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released Jan. 24, 2012.

23
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

20
Jan
Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority's Financial Records "Unauditable"

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) on the “unauditable” list.

19
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released January 19, 2012.

19
Jan
Auditor of State's Office Offers Pickerington P.D. Ways to Save

As much as $81,000 annually can be saved by the Pickerington Police Department through changes to its employee benefit package, according to the performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost

18
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. 

17
Jan
Auditor of State Takes on Food Stamp Fraud

Offers Recommendations to ODJFS

The State of Ohio reissued nearly 340,000 food stamp EBT cards in 2011 – and 17,000 recipients received 10 or more reissued cards, according to an evaluation of the program by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

17
Jan
State Auditor Issues $74,500 in Findings of Undocumented Medicaid Payments

More than $142,000 in Findings Against Provider Since August

An audit of Lincare, Inc., a national Medicaid provider specializing in durable medical equipment, including oxygen equipment, included more than $74,500 in findings.

17
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports

13
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.

12
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for the clean audit reports.

 

11
Jan
Avon Lake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Avon Lake City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.  The Avon Lake City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

11
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.

10
Jan
Arts Academy Reveals More Inadequate Record-Keeping

Incomplete and inaccurate records led to nearly $14,000 in findings for recovery and numerous citations in the 2010 audit of The Arts Academy released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

10
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Six government entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Jan
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to the January 6 decision by the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas concerning The International Preparatory School.

09
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.

05
Jan
Auditor Yost Declares East Cleveland in a State of Fiscal Caution

Auditor of State Dave Yost declared a state of fiscal caution for the City of East Cleveland in a meeting today with city officials.

04
Jan
Statement by Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to yesterday’s sentencing of Ann Johns, former Defiance County Deputy Clerk of Common Pleas Court.

04
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 5th

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.

03
Jan
Butler Township Trustees Must Repay Pension Pick-Up

Butler Township trustees and the fiscal officer owe $21,776 for having taxpayers pick up the tab for their share of the state pension fund, as issued in a 2009-2010 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.