2019

31
Dec
Compliance and Control Audit of JobsOhio Posted

In compliance with their statutory obligation, the Auditor of State and JobsOhio today posted the compliance and control audit of JobsOhio.

31
Dec
Finding for Adjustment Totaling Over $4.4 Million Issued to City of Youngstown

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018 audit of the City of Youngstown. The audit contained multiple findings including deficiencies, material weaknesses in internal controls, and noncompliance that have resulted in a $4.4 million finding for adjustment.

30
Dec
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

30
Dec
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 31, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.

26
Dec
Audit Finds $2,971 in Penalties, Interest Assessed Against Kingsville Township

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the audit of Kingsville Township (Ashtabula County), which found that Fiscal Officer Sarah Patterson incurred and paid $2,971 in late fees, penalties, and interest.

24
Dec
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 26, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 26, 2019.

23
Dec
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 24, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

18
Dec
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 19, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

12
Dec
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 12, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and released the following audits on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

09
Dec
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 10, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

05
Dec
Audit Finds Former Clinton Township Fiscal Officer Owes $2,119 in Penalties, Fees, and Interest

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Clinton Township (Vinton County), which identifies that, Carol Brown, incurred $2,119 in late fees, penalties, and interest during her time as fiscal officer.

04
Dec
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 5, 2019

The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

03
Dec
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in November.

26
Nov
Audit Finds Village of Golf Manor Tax Commissioner Spent $9,025 on Personal Expenses

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2016 audit of the Village of Golf Manor (Hamilton County), which uncovers that the former tax commissioner Jamie Smith used a village credit card for personal expenses, to the tune of $9,025.

25
Nov
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.

21
Nov
Auditor Faber Announces Star Rating System for Public Records Compliance

Auditor of State Keith Faber hosted a press conference with Ohio News Media Association Executive Director Monica Nieporte and announced a new approach to reporting public records and compliance with Ohio’s Sunshine Laws through a Star Rating System (StaRS). 

19
Nov
Audit of Akron Digital Academy Uncovers $167,753 of Illegal Expenditures

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Akron Digital Academy in Summit County, which uncovered that former Head of School, Lashawn Terrell, misused $167,753 of school money through a shell vendor.

19
Nov
Audit Finds Former Monroe Township Fiscal Officer Authorized Overpayments and Incurred Late Fees

Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Monroe Township (Perry County), which uncovered that the former fiscal officer, Heather Harper, authorized an overpayment of $762 for herself and incurred $30,660 of late fees and interest.

19
Nov
Auditor Faber Finds Newton Falls Joint Fire District Fiscal Officer Incurred $8,043 in Late Fees

An audit of the Newton Falls Joint Fire District, today released by Auditor of State Keith Faber, uncovered that former fiscal officer, Joseph Sosnowski, incurred $8,043 in penalties and late fees for failing to remit pension contributions and pay lease and loan obligations on time.

18
Nov
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.

13
Nov
Auditor Faber Seeks RFPs for Internal Performance Audit

Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office is accepting proposals for a performance audit of the Auditor of State’s office.

08
Nov
Public Meeting to Review Feasibility Study on Liberty, Matthews, and Brookfield School Districts

The Auditor of State’s office announced a public meeting to discuss a feasibility study conducted by the Ohio Performance Team on shared services between Liberty, Matthews, and Brookfield School Districts.

07
Nov
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in October.

07
Nov
McDonald-Roundhead Joint Recreational District Owed $2,000 from Former Fiscal Officer

Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued a finding for recovery against Fiscal Officer Jennifer Henkle in an audit for McDonald-Roundhead Joint Recreational District (Hardin County).

07
Nov
Auditor Faber Declares Union Township “Unauditable”

Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared Union Township (Pike County) “unauditable” after the township failed to submit financial statements essential to complete the audit.