2013

31
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 2

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 2, 2013

31
Dec
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.

31
Dec
Findings Issued in Audit of Brown County

Various accounting errors led to nearly $72,000 in findings for recovery issued in the 2012 audit of Brown County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

30
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 31

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

26
Dec
Findings Show Former Pickaway County Employee Owes $15,000

Former Pickaway County Treasurer’s Office employee Gale Fouch was convicted of misappropriating tax payments and ordered to pay restitution in August, 2012. However, more than $15,000 is still missing.

24
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 26, 2013

24
Dec
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.

24
Dec
West Clermont Local School District Saves $2.9 Million

West Clermont Local School District (WCLSD) has saved more than $2 million during the 2013-14 school year by implementing recommendations from a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

19
Dec
Geneva Park Commission Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs

The Geneva Park Commission (Ashtabula County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

19
Dec
Village of Gann Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs

The Village of Gann (Knox County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

19
Dec
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.

19
Dec
City of East Cleveland's Finances in Continued Disarray

The City of East Cleveland’s financial situation continues to spiral downward according to the 2011 and 2012 financial audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. 

19
Dec
Problems Persist with Finances in Cheshire Township

A finding for recovery and a laundry list of citations have pointed to Cheshire Township (Gallia County) fiscal officer Virginia Letson for the second time.

18
Dec
Barnesville Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Barnesville Exempted Village School District (Belmont County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

18
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 19, 2013.

17
Dec
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.

17
Dec
Village of Bloomingburg Placed in Fiscal Caution

Significant audit citations and deficit balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Bloomingburg (Fayette County) in a state of fiscal caution. 

17
Dec
Village of Edgerton Placed in Fiscal Emergency

Deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Edgerton (Williams County) in a state of fiscal emergency.

17
Dec
Mansfield City School District Placed in Fiscal Emergency

The inability to adopt a financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Mansfield City School District (Richland County) in a state of fiscal emergency.

16
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 17, 2013. 

12
Dec
Franklin County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

11
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 12, 2013. 

10
Dec
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning former Columbus City School District Area Treasurer Tina Dorsey.

10
Dec
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.

09
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 10, 2013.

09
Dec
Beachwood City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

05
Dec
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the resignation of Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley

05
Dec
Kentucky Nurse Owes Ohio Medicaid $219,000

 No response and no documentation left auditors unable to express an opinion regarding licensed practical nurse Candy Cain’s compliance with Medicaid regulations.

05
Dec
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.

04
Dec
Wayne County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

04
Dec
City of Lancaster Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

04
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 5, 2013.

03
Dec
Former Care Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $155,000

A lack of supporting documentation led auditors to identify an overpayment of more than $155,000.

03
Dec
$70,000 in Findings Issued in Community School's Final Audit

 Sloppy book keeping at the Legacy Academy for Leaders and the Arts’ (Mahoning County) continued until the very end, according to the closeout audit of the community school released today.

03
Dec
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.

02
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

26
Nov
Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $181,000

No response and no documentation left auditors unable to express an opinion regarding former Medicaid provider Sharon Rivera’s compliance with Medicaid regulations, according to an audit released today.

25
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 26, 2013. 

21
Nov
Audit of JobsOhio Released

Four noncompliance citations and four recommendations were issued in the JobsOhio audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. 

21
Nov
Release of JobsOhio Audit

Auditor of State Dave Yost reveals the Fiscal Year 2012 Compliance and Control Audit of JobsOhio.

20
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 21, 2013. 

19
Nov
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 their clean audit report.

18
Nov
Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

18
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 19

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 19, 2013. 

14
Nov
Hancock County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

13
Nov
Ambulette Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $1 million

State auditors had to go digging into a basement for records to complete the audit of Cuyahoga County-based Greathouse Medical Transportation, LLC.

13
Nov
City of North Olmsted Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

13
Nov
City of Brook Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

13
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 14, 2013. 

12
Nov
Southeast Area Law Enforcement Network Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs

The Southeast Area Law Enforcement Network (Cuyahoga County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

12
Nov
Put-In-Bay Township Park District Saves 92 percent of Audit Costs

The Put-In-Bay Township Park District (Ottawa County) saved 92 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

12
Nov
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.

07
Nov
Former Executive Director owes Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority $3,000

More than 30 unsupported credit card purchases, a missing iPhone and an unauthorized cell phone line contributed to the $3,216 in findings for recovery against former Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority executive director Vicki Maple. 

07
Nov
Ambulette Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $71,000

Franklin County-based ambulette service Caring Hands Transportation of Ohio, LLC owes Ohio Medicaid $71,000.

07
Nov
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.

06
Nov
Problems Persist at the Richard Allen Schools

Unlawful contract changes and potential conflicts of interest continue to cause problems at the four Richard Allen Schools.

06
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 7, 2013.

22
Oct
Improper Purchases Made by Medina City School's Superintendent

 A review released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost confirmed that the superintendent of the Medina City School District misused public funds.

22
Oct
Performance Audit of Caldwell Exempted Village School District Identifies $613,000 in Potential Savings

More than $613,000 in potential savings for the Caldwell Exempted Village School District (Noble County) was identified in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

22
Oct
Village of McClure Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of McClure (Henry County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2009.

22
Oct
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.

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

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

21
Oct
City of Sharonville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

21
Oct
City of Independence Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

21
Oct
City of Fairview Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

21
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 22, 2013. 

21
Oct
Keystone Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

21
Oct
City of Lorain Released from Fiscal Watch

In a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Lorain (Lorain County) from fiscal watch, a status it has held since 2002.

17
Oct
City of Hamilton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

17
Oct
Butler County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

17
Oct
Village of Bethel Released from Fiscal Emergency

During a visit to the village today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Bethel (Clermont County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2010.

17
Oct
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.

17
Oct
Village of Rarden Placed in Fiscal Caution

Poor records and failure to prepare required financial documents prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Rarden (Scioto County) in a state of fiscal caution.

16
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 17, 2013. 

16
Oct
Mount Vernon Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

15
Oct
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.

15
Oct
Village of Millville's Financial Records "Unauditable"

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

15
Oct
City of Beavercreek Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

15
Oct
Westlake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

14
Oct
Franklin Township's Financial Records "Unauditable"

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

14
Oct
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

14
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

11
Oct
West Chester Township Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of West Chester Township (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

10
Oct
Forgery and Undocumented Credit Card Use Uncovered in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools

Strong internal controls at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) caught a $3,000 theft by a former employee.

10
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

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

10
Oct
Avon Lake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

09
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 10, 2013. 

08
Oct
City of Massillon Placed in Fiscal Emergency

Deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the City of Massillon (Stark County) in a state of fiscal emergency.

08
Oct
Performance Audit Recognizes Proactive Approaches Taken at Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools

A performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost outlines options for the district to save an additional $1.7 million.

08
Oct
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.

07
Oct
Mayfield City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

07
Oct
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

07
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 8, 2013. 

03
Oct
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.

03
Oct
Liberty Township Placed in Fiscal Caution

 Incorrect fund use prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Liberty Township (Trumbull County) in a state of fiscal caution.

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

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

02
Oct
Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Arrested Today

Warrants were issued today for the arrest of Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley and husband David Smalley. 

02
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 3, 2013. 

02
Oct
City of Campbell Released from Fiscal Emergency

During a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Campbell (Mahoning County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2004.

01
Oct
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Ohio Medicaid $37,000

Franklin County-based ambulette service Friendly Transportation Services, Inc. owes $37,000 to Ohio Medicaid because of inadequate documentation and unauthorized drivers, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

01
Oct
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
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 1, 2013. 

27
Sep
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

 A recent financial audit of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. 

26
Sep
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.

26
Sep
Streetsboro City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

25
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 26, 2013.

24
Sep
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.

23
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 24, 2013. 

23
Sep
Stark County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

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

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

19
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

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

19
Sep
$2,400 in Missing Money Identified in Audit of Hamilton County

A former Property Unit supervisor swiped $2,400 from the Sheriff’s Property Division, according to an audit of Hamilton County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

19
Sep
Kenston Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

19
Sep
City of Garfield Heights Released from Fiscal Emergency

During a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Garfield Heights (Cuyahoga County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2008.

18
Sep
Sandusky City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

18
Sep
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. 

18
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 19, 2013.

17
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

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

17
Sep
Village of Coldwater's Financial Records "Unauditable"

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

16
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 17, 2013. 

12
Sep
First Year of Basic Audits Saved Taxpayers $160,000

More than 80 of Ohio’s smallest local governments saved an average of 74 percent on their audit costs thanks to the basic audit option offered by Auditor of State Dave Yost one year ago today.

12
Sep
Results of Sunshine Law Compliance Audits Released

The test of 20 counties and cities for Sunshine Law compliance this year returned a mixed bag of results – with 40 percent having weaknesses in their public records policies and procedures.

11
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 12, 2013.

11
Sep
City of Brooklyn Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

10
Sep
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.

09
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 10, 2013.

09
Sep
North Royalton City School District Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

05
Sep
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.

05
Sep
Village of Jerry City Saves 93 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Jerry City (Wood County) saved 93 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

05
Sep
Performance Audit of Northwest Local Schools Provides $1.2 Million in Potential Savings

As much as $1.2 million in potential savings for the Northwest Local School District (Scioto County) was found in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

04
Sep
Montgomery County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

04
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 5, 2013.

03
Sep
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
Aug
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding this morning’s conviction of former Henry County Commissioner Richard Myers.

30
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

29
Aug
Lax Debit Card Use Found at General Chappie James Leadership Academy

More than $4,300 in undocumented debit card purchases led to a finding for recovery in an audit of the General Chappie James Leadership Academy (Montgomery County).

29
Aug
Former Glenford Fiscal Officer Overpaid Herself

A former Village of Glenford (Perry County) fiscal officer advanced herself more than $8,500 that she never repaid according to an audit released today.

29
Aug
Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery Saves 59 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery (Wyandot County) saved 59 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.” 

29
Aug
Village of Harpster Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Harpster (Wyandot County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

28
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 29

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 29, 2013.

27
Aug
Village of Kirby Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Kirby (Wyandot County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

27
Aug
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.

26
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 27

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 27, 2013.

23
Aug
Pike County Career and Technical Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

 A recent financial audit of the Pike County Career and Technical Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

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

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

21
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 22

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 22, 2013.

20
Aug
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.

20
Aug
Village of Pleasant Plain Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Pleasant Plain (Warren County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

20
Aug
Hamilton County Park District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

19
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

15
Aug
Special Audit Confirms Missing Money in Arlington Heights

Two former court clerks are on the hook for more than $260,000 in missing village funds, according to a special audit of the Village of Arlington Heights Mayor’s Court released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

15
Aug
Village of Clarksville's Financial Records "Unauditable"

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

15
Aug
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.

14
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 15, 2013.

14
Aug
Financial Responsibility in Government Act

Auditor Yost discusses soon-to-be-introduced legislation, the Financial Responsibility in Government Act, which will require political subdivisions of the state to have balanced budgets.

13
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.

13
Aug
Bethesda Park District Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Bethesda Park District (Belmont County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

13
Aug
Village of Milton Center Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Milton Center (Wood County) saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

13
Aug
Granville Township Sanitary District Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Granville Township Sanitary District (Licking County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

13
Aug
Village of Gratiot Saves 74 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Gratiot (Licking County) saved 74 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

12
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 13, 2013.

08
Aug
Franklin Township Placed in Fiscal Caution

Poor records and numerous audit citations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Franklin Township (Richland County) in a state of fiscal caution.

08
Aug
Former Library Fiscal Officer Misused Funds

Toys-R-Us gift cards, an iPod Shuffle, movies and video games are among the more than $46,000 in personal purchases made by the former Kinsman Free Public Library fiscal officer.

08
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

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

07
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 8, 2013.

06
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.

05
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 6

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

02
Aug
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.

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.

02
Aug
Village of Aquilla Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Aquilla (Geauga County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

02
Aug
Blanchard River Enhancement Project Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Blanchard River Enhancement Project (Hancock County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

02
Aug
Malta-McConnelsville Joint Recreation Board Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

02
Aug
Village of Macksburg Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Macksburg (Washington County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

31
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 1

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 1, 2013.

31
Jul
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

30
Jul
Findings Issued Against Former Brown County Deputy Clerk

A former Brown County Deputy Clerk completed 86 checks for amounts in excess of those due to pay vehicle title fees and sales tax.

30
Jul
Village of Fairview’s Financial Records “Unauditable”

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

30
Jul
Heights Area Special Rescue Team Saves 57 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Heights Area Special Rescue Team (Cuyahoga County) saved 57 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

30
Jul
Appleseed Joint Ambulance District Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Appleseed Joint Ambulance District (Hancock County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

30
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient

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

29
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 30

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 30, 2013.

25
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.

24
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 25

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 25, 2013. 

23
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
Village of Parral Saves 78 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Parral (Tuscarawas County) saved 78 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

23
Jul
Former Fayette County Memorial Hospital Accountant Stole Funds

A former staff accountant stole more than $26,000 from the Fayette County Memorial Hospital according to an audit released today.

23
Jul
Chillicothe City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

22
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 23, 2013.

18
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.

18
Jul
Piqua City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

17
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 18

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 18, 2013. 

16
Jul
Law Enforcement Funds Misused in Athens County

 Funds used for items not related to law enforcement led to more than $5,700 in findings for recovery according to an audit of Athens County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

16
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.

16
Jul
Village of Dexter City Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Dexter City (Noble County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

16
Jul
LaGrange Community Park Board Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The LaGrange Community Park Board (Lorain County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

16
Jul
Village of Miltonsburg Saves 58 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Miltonsburg (Monroe County) saved 58 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

15
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 16

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

12
Jul
More Than $430,000 in Potential Savings Found at East Knox Local Schools

 A performance audit of the district released by Auditor of State Dave Yost provides a total of more than $430,000 in potential savings.

12
Jul
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.

11
Jul
More Findings Issued Against Hamm and Millard

Audit of Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Released

Expensive dinners, excursions for staff members, and salary overpayments continue to pile up at the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (CCPA).

11
Jul
Chesterhill-Marion Union Cemetery Saves 62 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Chesterhill-Marion Union Cemetery (Morgan County) saved 62 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

11
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
Madison Joint Recreation Board Saves 51 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Madison Joint Recreation Board (Lake County) saved 51 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

10
Jul
Hope Academy-Brown Street Campus Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Hope Academy-Brown Street Campus (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

10
Jul
Logan-Hocking Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

10
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 11, 2013.

09
Jul
Former Financial Officer Overpaid Herself

The former Belmont Harrison Juvenile District Financial Officer overpaid herself by over $14,500, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
Jul
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Ohio Medicaid More Than $400k

Medicaid patients were driven by unqualified drivers and records were kept in piles on the floor, according to an audit of Cuyahoga County-based ambulette service provider Kafaru Medical Transportation, LLC released today

09
Jul
Northern Hardin County Fire District Saves 70 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Northern Hardin County Fire District (Hardin County) saved 70 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,”

09
Jul
McComb Union Cemetery Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The McComb Union Cemetery (Hancock County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

09
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.

08
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 9, 2013. 

02
Jul
Former Oxford Visitors and Convention Bureau Employee Abused Credit Card and Petty Cash Fund

Taxpayers picked up the tab for a former employee's days of pampering and parking tickets, according to an audit released today.

02
Jul
Village of Dupont Saves 80 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Dupont (Putnam County) saved 80 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

02
Jul
Maple Grove Union Cemetery District Saves 50 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Maple Grove Union Cemetery District (Williams County) saved 50 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

02
Jul
Gibsonburg Union Cemetery Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Gibsonburg Union Cemetery (Sandusky County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

02
Jul
Lowell-Adams Joint Fire District Saves 61 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Lowell-Adams Joint Fire District (Washington County) saved 61 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

02
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.

01
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 1, 2013. 

01
Jul
Ohio Department of Education Performance Audit Identifies $5.7 Million in Savings

Improving information management and balancing the ratio of employees to supervisors are among more than $5.7 million in potential savings.

27
Jun
$23 Million in Savings Identified in Ohio Department of Transportation Performance Audit

Auditor of State Dave Yost made $23 million in recommendations for savings to the Ohio Department of Transportation in a performance audit released today.

27
Jun
Village of Yankee Lake Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Yankee Lake (Trumbull County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

27
Jun
Village of Orangeville Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Orangeville (Trumbull County) saved 76 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

27
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.

26
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 27, 2013.

25
Jun
Wood County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

25
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
New Albany-Plain Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

25
Jun
Village of Summerfield Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Summerfield (Noble County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

25
Jun
Village of Batesville Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Batesville (Noble County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

24
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 25, 2013. 

20
Jun
Former Teacher Takes $46,000 from Warren City School District

Former Warren City Schools (Trumbull County) teacher Len Redmond misappropriated more than $46,000 from school district athletic funds.

20
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.

19
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 20, 2013.

18
Jun
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Special Audit Released

Nearly $520,000 in Findings Issued

Professional football season tickets, trips to the theatre, travel expenses and cocktails are just a few of the nearly $520,000 in items for which taxpayers picked up the tab.

18
Jun
Canal Winchester Local Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

18
Jun
More than $15,000 Owed to Henry County Water and Sewer District

More than $15,000 in customer utility payments has been collected by the Village of Florida but not paid to the Henry County Regional Water and Sewer District.

18
Jun
Mt. Carmel Joint Cemetery District Saves 82 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Mt. Carmel Joint Cemetery District (Champaign County) saved 82 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

18
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.

17
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 18, 2013

13
Jun
Final ODJFS Performance Audit Report Released

Total Savings Surpass $47.5 Million

Fighting Medicaid fraud on the front end could save Ohio nearly $30 million, according to the final performance audit report of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

13
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
Village of Mifflin Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Mifflin (Ashland County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

13
Jun
Spencer Township Park District Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved Spencer Township (Allen County) 72 percent of its traditional audit costs 

13
Jun
Village of Palestine Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Palestine (Darke County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

12
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 13, 2013.

12
Jun
Dublin City Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

12
Jun
Summit County Educational Service Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

 A recent financial audit of the Summit County Educational Service Center (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

11
Jun
Woodlawn Audit Reveals Messy Records

Sloppy record-keeping at the Village of Woodlawn (Hamilton County) led to more than $15,000 in findings for recovery and a lengthy list of citations.

11
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.

11
Jun
Carroll County Regional Planning Commission Saves 65 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Carroll County Regional Planning Commission (Carroll County) saved 65 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

11
Jun
Village of Marseilles Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

11
Jun
Village of Sarahsville Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Sarahsville (Noble County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

10
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 11

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 11, 2013

05
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 6, 2013.

04
Jun
Mineral-Sandy Joint Ambulance District Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Mineral-Sandy Joint Ambulance District (Tuscarawas County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

04
Jun
Tri-Community Ambulance District Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Tri-Community Ambulance District (Huron County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

04
Jun
Upper Scioto Drainage and Conservancy District Saves 85 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Upper Scioto Drainage and Conservancy District (Hardin County) saved 85 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

04
Jun
Auglaize County Regional Planning Commission Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Auglaize County Regional Planning Commission (Auglaize County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

04
Jun
Mound Hill Union Cemetery District Saves 91 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Mound Hill Union Cemetery District (Medina County) saved 91 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

03
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 4, 2013.

30
May
Performance Audit Digs Deep Into Workforce Development

One workforce development area spends 97 percent of its funds on direct services to clients, while others spend as little as 41 percent, according to an interim performance audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

30
May
Hilliard City Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Hilliard City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

29
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 30

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 30, 2013.

28
May
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Medicaid more than $58,000 for Undocumented Service

Franklin County-based ambulette service Angels on Assignment Home Health Agency owes $58,000 to Ohio Medicaid because of inadequate documentation for billed charges.

28
May
Village of West Elkton Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of West Elkton (Preble County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2004.

28
May
Village of Norwich saves 62 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Norwich saved 62 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

28
May
Jackson Township Park District saves 71 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Jackson Township Park District saved 71 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

28
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.

24
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 28

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

23
May
Village of Ithaca saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Ithaca saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
May
Village of West Millgrove saves 95 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of West Millgrove saved 95 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
May
Village of Fultonham saves 82 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Fultonham saved 82 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
May
$19,000 in Findings Issued in Audit of Jacksonville

Fake utility leaks and excess payments to the former fiscal officer led to more than $19,000 in findings.

22
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 23

The following audits will be released Thursday, May, 23 2013

22
May
Little Miami Local Schools Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Little Miami Local School District (Warren County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2010.

21
May
Performance Audit Supports "Project SHARE"

Barnesville, Union Local Consider Sharing Treasurer

Sharing a single treasurer or superintendent or both at the Barnesville Exempted Village and Union Local school districts is supported by a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

21
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 their clean audit report.

20
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 21, 2013

16
May
$333,000 in Potential Savings Found for Cloverleaf Local Schools

Bringing benefits more in line with similar districts could save the Cloverleaf Local School District $330,000, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

16
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 their clean audit report.

14
May
Village of Zoar Saves 69 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Zoar saved 69 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit"

14
May
Tuscarawas County Regional Planning Commission Saves 53 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Tuscarawas County Regional Planning Commission saved 53 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit”

14
May
York Township Water Authority Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The York Township Water Authority saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit”

14
May
Village of Midland Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost released the Village of Midland (Clinton County) from fiscal emergency today.

14
May
Brookfield Local Schools Placed in Fiscal Emergency

The inability of the Brookfield Local Schools to develop an acceptable financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the district in a state of fiscal emergency.

14
May
Village of Patterson Placed in Fiscal Emergency

Deficit fund balances, past due accounts payables and treasury deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Patterson in a state of fiscal emergency.

14
May
Village of Morral Placed in Fiscal Emergency

Substantial deficit fund balances at the Village of Morral prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.

14
May
Village of Glenford Fiscal Officer Overpaid Herself by $7,570

Signing her own paychecks and paying herself too much money led to $7,570 in findings against the former fiscal officer of the Village of Glenford.

13
May
Worthington Libraries Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

 A recent financial audit of the Worthington Libraries (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

13
May
Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

13
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

09
May
Village of Melrose Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Melrose (Paulding County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2008.

09
May
Special Audit Confirms Payroll Tampering

A human resources manager at the Columbiana County Engineer’s office tinkered with her husband’s timesheets to increase his pay by $5,200, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
May
Butler Township-City of Dayton JEDD Saves 52 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Butler Township-City of Dayton Joint Economic Development District (Montgomery County) saved 52 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

09
May
Antwerp-Carryall Township Cemetery Saves 65 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

09
May
Village of Antioch Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

09
May
Village of Graysville Saves 78 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

09
May
Woodlawn Union Cemetery Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

09
May
Village of Plainfield Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

09
May
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
Apr
Another $7.4 Million in Possible Savings Found

Fourth ODOT Performance Audit Interim Report Released

As much as $7.4 million could be saved by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) by mowing grass less often, as outlined in the performance audit interim report released today.

23
Apr
Special Audit of Cleveland Charter School Racks Up $1.3 Million in Findings

Employees’ illegal relationships with vendors and shoddy bookkeeping led to more than $1.3 million in findings for recovery issued in the special audit of the Cleveland Academy of Scholarship, Technology, and Leadership Enterprise (CASTLE) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
Apr
Greenmound Union Cemetery Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Greenmound Union Cemetery (Darke County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs

23
Apr
Village of Kettlersville Saves 88 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Kettlersville (Shelby County) saved 88 percent of its traditional audit costs

23
Apr
Houston Joint Ambulance District Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

23
Apr
Antrim Eden Nevada Joint Cemetery Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Antrim Eden Nevada Joint Cemetery (Wyandot County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs

23
Apr
Village of Adamsville Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Adamsville (Muskingum County) saved 73 percent of its traditional audit costs

23
Apr
Village of Lockington Saves 91 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Lockington (Shelby County) saved 91 percent of its traditional audit costs

23
Apr
Village of Haviland Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Haviland (Paulding County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs

22
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

18
Apr
Village of Darbyville Saves 80 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Darbyville (Pickaway County) saved 80 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

18
Apr
Village of Venedocia Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Venedocia (Van Wert County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

18
Apr
Village of Burbank Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Burbank (Wayne County) saved 76 precent of its traditional audit costs in its first "basic audit."

18
Apr
Village of Unionville Center Saves 92 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Unionville Center (Union County) saved 92 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”

18
Apr
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.

17
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 18

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 18, 2013.

16
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.

16
Apr
Village of Burkettsville Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Burkettsville (Mercer County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

15
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 16

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 16, 2013.

11
Apr
Hunter’s Run Conservancy District Saves 81 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Hunter’s Run Conservancy District (Fairfield County) saved 81 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

11
Apr
City of Cuyahoga Falls 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, which was presented to the city by Auditor Yost.

11
Apr
Stark County Educational Service Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Stark County Educational Service Center (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

 

11
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
Village of Mantua Released from Fiscal Watch

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Mantua (Portage County) from fiscal watch, a status it’s held since 2008.

10
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 11, 2013.

09
Apr
Ambulette Company Owes $443,000 to Ohio Medicaid

Providing transportation without first getting necessary doctors’ permission is among $443,000 in recommended Medicaid findings against Summit County-based provider Community Care on Wheels.

09
Apr
City of Portsmouth Placed in Fiscal Watch

Lack of progress by the City of Portsmouth (Scioto County) to correct its financial problems prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to elevate the city’s status from fiscal caution to fiscal watch.

09
Apr
Village of Hemlock Saves 71 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Hemlock (Perry County) saved 71 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

09
Apr
Pickaway County Park District Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved Pickaway County 73 percent of its traditional audit costs.

09
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.

09
Apr
Hudson City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

08
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

04
Apr
Columbus City Schools Audit Released

Nearly $28,000 in Findings for Recovery Issued; Recommendations to Improve Attendance Reporting Included

Nearly $28,000 in findings for recovery, $46,546 in federal questioned costs, and inaccurate attendance data were identified in the regular financial audit of the Columbus City School District.

04
Apr
Mt. Orab Port Authority Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Mt. Orab Port Authority (Brown County) saved 76 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

04
Apr
Village of Elgin Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved the Village of Elgin (Van Wert County) 84 percent of its traditional audit costs.

04
Apr
Audit: $31,000 Stolen by Sheriff’s Lieutenant

$10,000 Still Owed to Taxpayers after Court Restitution

Surveillance video helped establish several counts of theft in office against a Coshocton County Sheriff’s lieutenant, James MacDonald, who was sentenced in January to six months in jail.

04
Apr
Home Health Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $713,000

Failure to document services, not following doctor-prescribed plans of care, and ineligible family members used as health aides are among more than $713,000 in recommended findings.

04
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.

03
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 4

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 4, 2013.

02
Apr
Findings Issued in Closed Charter School Audit

Undocumented expenditures made by the treasurer of the International College Preparatory Academy led to more than $4,500 in findings for recovery.

02
Apr
State of Ohio Single Audit Released

The annual review of the State of Ohio’s financial record reveals 37 findings relating to 10 state agencies.

02
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.

01
Apr
City of Dublin Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

01
Apr
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.

01
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

28
Mar
Findings Issued Against Three South-Western City Schools Athletic Directors

Questionable expenditures made with outside athletic bank accounts led to nearly $7,000 in findings for recovery issued in an audit of the South-Western City School District.

28
Mar
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.

27
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 28

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 28, 2013.

26
Mar
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
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

21
Mar
Interim Performance Report at Ohio Job and Family Services

Identifies Nearly $17 million in Savings

More than $10 million could be saved annually by cutting the number of supervisors at the state Department of Job and Family Services (JFS), according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. 

21
Mar
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.

20
Mar
Belle Valley Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Belle Valley (Noble County) saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

20
Mar
Spring Valley Park District Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Spring Valley Park District (Greene County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

20
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 21, 2013.

19
Mar
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding a subpoena to JobsOhio for records.

19
Mar
Granville Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

19
Mar
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.

18
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 19

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 19, 2013.

18
Mar
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent, clean financial audit of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

18
Mar
Mason City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

14
Mar
Lower Salem Saves 70 percent of Audit Costs

State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option

The Village of Lower Salem (Washington County) saved 70 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."

14
Mar
Avon Lake City School District Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

14
Mar
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
Mar
Columbus Man Charged with Fraud Involving Federally Funded Tutoring Program

A federal grand jury a Columbus man alleging that he defrauded the U.S. Department of Education’s Supplemental Education Services Program by billing the program for tutoring sessions that were never provided.

13
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 14, 2013.

12
Mar
City of Brook Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

12
Mar
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
Mar
Findings Issued at Four Cleveland-Area Community Schools

A community school sponsor was overpaid by nearly $20,000 due to inaccurate attendance records, according to audits released today of four Cleveland-area community schools.

11
Mar
Auditor Examines Sunshine Compliance at 20 Counties and Cities

Sunshine law compliance throughout Ohio will be examined this week at 20 representative counties and cities, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today. The work fulfills a promise made during Sunshine Week in 2011 to audit public records compliance during the 2012 audit cycle.

11
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

08
Mar
Deerfield Township Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

07
Mar
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost: "The Governor and I have the same goal:..."

07
Mar
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.

06
Mar
Cincinnati Charter School Superintendent and Treasurer Indicted

The superintendent and treasurer of the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy were indicted on 26 counts of theft in office, unauthorized use of property, tampering with evidence and tampering with records.

06
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 7, 2013.

05
Mar
Performance Audit Identifies $740,000 in Savings for Monroe Local Schools

Increasing employee contributions to health care premiums and aligning staffing to peer levels are among the potential savings identified for the Monroe Local School District.

05
Mar
City of Pataskala Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

05
Mar
Life Skills Center of Middletown Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Life Skills Center of Middletown’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

05
Mar
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.

04
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

28
Feb
More than $1.3 million in Savings for Niles CSD Identified in State Performance Audit

Increasing employee contributions to health care premiums and aligning staffing to peer levels are among the potential savings identified for the Niles City School District in a performance audit released today.

28
Feb
Continued Mismanagement Found at Richard Allen Community Schools

Nearly $860,000 is owed to Ohio’s taxpayers due to uncollected money and unlawful contract changes at the Richard Allen Academy Community Schools.

28
Feb
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.

27
Feb
First “Basic Audit” Saves More Than 85% in Audit Costs

The Beaver Union Cemetery (Pike County) saved $2,900, more than 85% of its prior audit costs, through the use of a new “basic audit” procedure.

27
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 28

The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.

27
Feb
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

Auditor of State Dave Yost released a statement regarding the Ohio Department of Education’s actions following the release of the statewide audit of student attendance data.

26
Feb
Hancock County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

26
Feb
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
Feb
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the center by Auditor Yost.

25
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 26, 2013.

21
Feb
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.

21
Feb
How Can We Help Local Governments in Fiscal Distress?

Ohio’s state and local governments are continuing to struggle financially as our economy slowly recovers.  With this in mind, my office is taking a proactive approach to catch fiscal problems early, provide greater assistance to the local governments we serve and prevent local communities from falling into fiscal emergency.

20
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.

19
Feb
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.

16
Feb
Changing How Data Are Reported Would Solve Many Schools' Problems

Auditor Yost recommends changes to Ohio's school attendance reporting system in this op-ed.

15
Feb
Former Clinton Township Fiscal Officer Sentenced

Former Clinton Township (Franklin County) Fiscal Officer Rebecca Christian was sentenced today to four years in prison for her theft of nearly $138,000 in township funds.

15
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 19

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

14
Feb
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
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 14, 2013.

12
Feb
Toledo Medicaid Psychiatrist Charged $24,000

Doctor Failed to Document Tax-paid Services

Failure to document services cost Toledo-based psychiatrist Bhupinder S. Chahal, M.D. (Lucas County) $24,000 in Ohio Medicaid charge-backs.

12
Feb
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.

12
Feb
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
Feb
Nine Schools “Scrubbers” in Statewide Attendance Audit

Yost Calls for Linking Attendance Reporting and Funding—No More “Count Week”

Four additional school districts were identified as having manipulated attendance data in the final statewide student attendance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

11
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.

11
Feb
Final Report of Statewide Audit of Student Attendance Data and Accountability System

The final report of the statewide audit of student attendance data is discussed.

07
Feb
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.

06
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 7, 2013.

05
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

04
Feb
City of Rossford Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

04
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.

31
Jan
Performance Audit Identifies $647,000 in Savings for City of Napoleon

More than $647,000 could be saved annually in the City of Napoleon if recommendations from a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost are followed.

31
Jan
Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corporation Financial Records “Unauditable”

As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corporation (Mahoning County) on the "unauditable" list.

30
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 31

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,700 state and local government agencies.

29
Jan
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
Jan
City of Willoughby Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the City of Willoughby by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report and thus earned the city the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

29
Jan
City of Euclid Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

28
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 29

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.

25
Jan
City of Wooster Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

25
Jan
Expected Release of Statewide School Attendance Audit

The Auditor of State’s office final report on the statewide school attendance audit will be released February 11.

24
Jan
Audit Uncovers More Than $145,000 Theft by Former Assistant Treasurer

Marietta City Schools is out more than $145,000 due to a former assistant treasurer who wrote 213 illegal checks to herself, according to an audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

24
Jan
Performance Audit Identifies $500,000 in Savings for City of Wooster

Bringing fire and police compensation in line with peers and increasing employee contributions to health insurance are among $500,800 in potential savings identified for the City of Wooster.

24
Jan
Former McClure Police Chief Cited for Charging Family, Personal Phone Use to Village

Former Police Chief Miguel Trevino used taxpayer dollars to pay for his daughter’s cell phone, and now owes that money to the Village of McClure.

24
Jan
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
Jan
City of Brunswick Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

24
Jan
Auditor Yost Appoints Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp as Chief Legal Counsel

Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp will bring his vast legal expertise to the Auditor of State’s office to serve as Chief Legal Counsel to Auditor of State Dave Yost and staff.

24
Jan
More than $519,000 in Savings Identified for Village of Middlefield

City Administration Already Implementing Changes

Village of Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich said today he is pleased with both the results and the process used in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

23
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 24

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.

22
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 22

The following audits will be released Monday, Jan. 22, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.

22
Jan
Audit Finds $11,624 Owed to Miami Township

Discrepancy in Books and Salary Overpayments

Conflicting bank account balances and using the wrong statutory salary schedule led to more than $11,000 owed to Miami Township (Greene County) taxpayers, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

22
Jan
Tuslaw Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

A recent financial audit of the Tuslaw Local School District by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.

22
Jan
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
Jan
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.

16
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.

15
Jan
Former Painesville Schools Employee Bought Personal Items on Taxpayer Dime

A former Painesville Local Schools (Lake County) employee filled her kitchen cupboards with $1,777 in food paid for by taxpayers, according to the 2012 audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

15
Jan
Former Liberty Treasurer Received Extra Pick-Up Payments

More than $12,000 in extra pick-up payments were put into a former Liberty Local Schools (Trumbull County) treasurer’s retirement account according to the district’s 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

15
Jan
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.

14
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.

10
Jan
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
Jan
City of Fairview Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

09
Jan
City of Findlay Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

"We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said about the City of Findlay earning the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

09
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.

Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies. Staff also works in partnership with state and local governments to deal effectively with financial, accounting and budgetary issues.

09
Jan
Westshore Council of Governments Work Together to Save Taxpayer Dollars

Auditor Yost Presents Cities with Taxpayer Hero Award

Six communities in northeast Ohio that make up the Westshore Council of Governments creatively maximize services for taxpayers while spending less.

08
Jan
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.

08
Jan
Findlay City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

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

07
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 8

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

03
Jan
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.

02
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 3

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

01
Jan
Findings Show Former Pickaway County Employee Owes $15,000

Former Pickaway County Treasurer’s Office employee Gale Fouch was convicted of misappropriating tax payments and ordered to pay restitution in August, 2012. However, more than $15,000 is still missing.