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Ohio Auditor’s Chief of Local Government Services Unice Smith Recipient of Hugh Dorrian “Lifetime Achievement Award”
Unice Smith, chief of the Ohio Auditor of State’s Local Government Services Section, on Thursday received the Hugh Dorrian “Lifetime Achievement Award” recognizing her service to the public and through the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with integrity throughout her career.
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.
Two Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Ohio Auditor’s Special Report Highlights Cost-Saving Resource Available to Public School Districts
Performance audits of school districts have produced more than $138 million in savings recommendations since 2011
Spending is expected to exceed revenue for 93 percent (569) of Ohio’s public school districts over the next five years, according to a new report from Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office. Fortunately, more than half of these districts have carryover balances that will keep them in the black through the period.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.
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.
Three Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Walnut Township Fiscal Officer Ordered to Step Down Following Guilty Plea
A Fairfield County judge today ordered the fiscal officer of Walnut Township to resign by Oct. 31 for unlawfully recommending her sister for a job with the township.
$779K in Findings Reported in Special Audit of Cincinnati’s Metropolitan Sewer District
Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued about $779,000 in findings for recovery against the City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County and seven companies that did business with the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD).
Audit of Medical Marijuana Program Finds Numerous Mistakes, Inconsistent Application of Scoring Rules
Auditors Question Authority of Commerce Department Issuing Additional Licenses
The Ohio Department of Commerce exceeded its legal authority when it awarded two additional licenses to cultivators in the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program, according to the results of an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office.
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.
City of Conneaut Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Conneaut (Ashtabula County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Ohio Auditor of State’s Office Wins National Award for ‘Fiscal Physical’ Tool
The Ohio Auditor of State’s “Financial Health Indicators” (FHI) tool has earned a Government Experience Award from the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the office for its achievement in technology.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018.
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.
City of Westlake Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Westlake (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018.
Audit: Sheriff’s Office Employees Should Have Paid for Own Meal Expenses
Employees of the Portage County Sheriff’s Office spent $1,516 of the county’s funds at restaurants instead of eating pre-paid food that was already provided at training seminars during 2017.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.
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.
Eight Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018.
Former Youngstown Mayor, Finance Director Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost, and Mahoning County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Gains today announced that a Mahoning County grand jury has indicted the former mayor and finance director of Youngstown on public corruption charges. The indictment is part of an ongoing public corruption probe of corrupt activity which includes a Poland, Ohio, businessman who was previously indicted on corruption charges last year.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Sandusky County-Seneca County-City of Tiffin Port Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Five Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018.
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.
Four Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018.
Former Cemetery Employee Owes District Nearly $6K for Missing Revenue
A former employee of an Ashtabula County cemetery district is on the hook for almost $6,000 in revenue that never made it to the bank, according to an audit report released today.
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:
City of Moraine Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Moraine (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.
Two Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports.
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:
Audit Holds Ex-Veterans Service Officials Accountable for $75K in Losses
An audit of Licking County released today names two former administrators of the Veterans Service Commission responsible for more than $75,000 in financial losses.
Performance Audit Recommends $3.4 Million In Savings to Howland Local School District
The Howland Local School District (Trumbull County) could achieve annual savings of slightly more than $3.4 million through staff reductions and other measures recommended in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 21
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.
Auditor’s Report: Pharmacy Benefit Managers Take Fees of 31% on Generic Drugs Worth $208M in One-Year Period
Geographic Price-Spread Disparities Found in Medicaid Pharmacy Payments
Ohio's Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) charged the state a “spread” of more than 31 percent for generic drugs – nearly four times as much as the previously reported average spread across all drugs, according to a new report by Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Releases Village of Tiro from Fiscal Emergency
The Village of Tiro has achieved financial stability after spending almost six years in a state of fiscal emergency, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
Two Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
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.
Three Cities, Two Counties Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.
Village of Somerset Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office
Former Somerset Police Chief Jeremy VanDermark pleaded guilty today to theft in office for using the Perry County village’s credit card to pay for personal purchases for his family’s personal vehicles, testosterone supplement and other transactions. The total cost of his improper purchases is nearly $5,737.
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.
Five Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018.
Lawrence County ESC Spent Another $234K of Former Charter School’s Funds in Error
The latest audit of the Lawrence County Academy attributes nearly $234,000 in spending errors to the former charter school’s sponsor and treasurer.
Three Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Results of Auditor’s Review of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Will Be Released to Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today the review by his staff regarding the fees retained by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to handle the state’s pharmacy management will be released to the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee at its Aug. 16 meeting.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018.
Gov. Kasich Signs Credit Card Reform Legislation Into Law
Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 312 into law Thursday, establishing new safeguards to combat credit card abuse at Ohio’s local governments.
Cincinnati Charter School Overpaid Employee by Almost $4K
A Cincinnati charter school miscalculated the pay of a former employee, causing him to receive $3,885 he did not earn, state auditors found.
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.
Two Cities, One Library Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.
Ex-Director of Jefferson Emergency Rescue District Sentenced for Theft, State Releases Audit
A former director of the Jefferson Emergency Rescue District (Ashtabula County) will serve two years of probation and repay $1,032 for falsifying his time sheets, a judge ruled recently.
Auditors Report More Problematic Credit Card Spending at Village of Blanchester
The Village of Blanchester’s failure to maintain receipts for more than $7,000 in credit card purchases yielded audit citations from the state for the second audit in a row.
Performance Audit Recommends $429,300 in Savings to Waterloo Local School District
The Waterloo Local School District (Portage County) could achieve annual savings of $429,300 through staff reductions and other measures recommended in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Three Cities, One Township Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
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.
Five Cities, One Transit Authority Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Audit Details Former Employee’s Theft from Village of Windham
A former employee of the Village of Windham (Portage County) tried to conceal her theft of almost $5,000 by tampering with the village’s utility billing system, according to an audit released today.
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.
Six Cities, One County Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
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.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cuyahoga County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 19, 2018.
City of Louisville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Louisville (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Shawnee Local Schools Employee Indicted on Theft Charges
An employee of the Shawnee Local School District (Allen County) is facing theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $56,000 from the district and an affiliated booster organization.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 17, 2018.
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:
Three Cities, One County Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 12
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Auditor’s Report Urges School Districts to Adopt Policies to Govern Use of Online Fundraising
Across Ohio, hundreds of teachers are using crowdfunding – online fundraising – to generate donations to provide materials to enhance the educational experience of their students. A new report and survey from Auditor of State Dave Yost found that many school districts do not have policies to guide teachers and administrators on how to use crowdfunding properly. The report provides best practices for districts considering these policies.
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:
Three Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
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.
Three Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Northeast Ohio Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $910K
A Stark County provider of behavioral health services billed the state almost $840,000 for services that were ineligible for payment from the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), state auditors found.
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.
Four Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 5, 2018.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 3, 2018.
Darke County Village Misspent Thousands of Public Funds on Contest Prizes
The Village of Wayne Lakes misspent thousands of tax dollars on a golf cart, kayak and other prizes that it gave to citizens during 2015 and 2016, according to a state audit released today.
Auditors Issue Finding Against Former Court Employee as Investigation Continues
A state audit released today details a theft of almost $175,000 by a former employee of the Lucas County Clerk of Courts office, who was sentenced last week to jail time for theft in office.
Performance Audit Recommends More than $640,000 in Savings to Help Belpre City School District
The Belpre City School District (Washington County) could achieve average annual savings of $641,400 based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Trustees Return Overpayments to Ashtabula Township
A pair of Ashtabula Township (Ashtabula County) trustees have returned overpayments of $618 that they received in 2016, according to a state audit released today.
Ward Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Dave Yost declared Ward Township “unauditable” today after its fiscal officer failed to provide financial statements required for an audit.
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.
Three Cities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost to Hold Cyber Fraud Prevention Training in Licking County
A cybersecurity expert from Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office will lead a free training seminar in Licking County to help law enforcement and local government officials combat the growing threat of cyberattacks on local government.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Passage of Credit Card Reform Bill Provides Enhanced Protections for Tax Dollars
State lawmakers have passed new protections for credit cards used by local governments, legislation Auditor of State Dave Yost called for following a special report on credit card abuse issued by his office last year.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Passage of Additional Reforms for E-schools in S.B. 216, H.B. 87
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding reforms contained in S.B. 216 and H.B. 87.
Study: Medicaid Shouldering Soaring Number of Opioid Addicts as Opioid Epidemic Continues
A new report by the Ohio Auditor of State’s office shows the number of Ohio Medicaid recipients with an opioid-related diagnosis (dependence, abuse or overdose) climbed 430 percent between 2010 and 2016, with the state now providing assistance to a soaring number of Ohioans addicted to opioids.
Performance Audit Recommends $272,200 in Savings to Geneva Area City School District
The Geneva Area City School District (Ashtabula County) could achieve annual savings of $272,200 based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Three Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
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.
Auditor Yost Issues Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 4
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the passage of Senate Bill 4.
Township’s $35K Overpayment to Company Flew Under the Radar for Almost 2 Years
Spring Valley Township overpaid a road repair company by more than $35,000 in 2015 and failed to realize the mistake until state auditors discovered it almost two years later.
Auditor Yost to Host Free Cybersecurity Training in Miami County
A cybersecurity expert from Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office will lead a free training seminar Wednesday in Piqua (Miami County) to help law enforcement and local government officials combat the growing threat of cyberattacks on government.
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.
Four Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
Niles City School District Returns to Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today elevated the Niles City School District to a state of fiscal watch after its Board of Education failed to put forth a financial recovery plan.
Village of Belmore Financial Records “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Dave Yost today declared the Village of Belmore “unauditable” after the Putnam County village ignored repeated requests for financial records.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 14, 2018.
Audit Details Fiscal Officer’s Theft from Village of Alexandria
A newly-released audit of Alexandria reveals the extent of a theft committed by the village’s former fiscal officer Laura Vanscoy Andrews.
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.
Two Entities qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
Audit Shows DAS Ignored Bidding Requirements for IT Contracts
Audit Recommendations Would Strengthen Controls in Bidding Requirements
Officials in the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) ignored state bidding requirements in awarding some contracts to information technology vendors. However, because of control weaknesses in the procurement process, it’s impossible to verify whether the state overpaid for services.
Former London City Auditor Sentenced to Jail, Probation for Theft in Office
Former London City Auditor Nicholas Szabo was sentenced this morning to 28 days in jail and two years of probation following his plea of guilty last month to a fourth-degree felony count of theft in office.
Auditor Yost to Host Cyber Fraud Prevention Training in Chillicothe
Law enforcement officials and public officials are encouraged to attend
With cyberattacks on governments increasing, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost today announced a free training seminar will be held in Chillicothe to help law enforcement and local government officials combat cybercriminals.
Legislators Pass Amendment Requiring JobsOhio, State Auditor Collaboration on Performance Audits
Legislation passed today by the Ohio Senate would require the Auditor of State’s participation during performance audits of JobsOhio, the state’s privatized economic development agency.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 7, 2018.
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.
City of Brunswick Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brunswick (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
City of Alliance Elevated to Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today elevated the City of Alliance (Stark County) to a state of fiscal watch after city officials failed to put forth an acceptable financial recovery plan.
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.
Two Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 31, 2018.
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.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
Goshen Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Goshen Township (Tuscarawas County) on the “unauditable” list.
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:
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 24, 2018.
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.
Lake Metroparks Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Lake Metroparks (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The entity’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
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.
Laketran Qualifies for 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. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas Receives Ohio Auditor’s Public Integrity Award
Belmont County Sheriff David Lucas was awarded the Auditor of State’s Public Integrity Award today for the support his office provided during an investigation of York Township.
Bill to Toughen Penalties for Theft in Office Approved by Senate
Legislation that would stiffen the penalties for public employees convicted of theft in office and alleviate some of the financial burden for their victims was approved today by the Ohio Senate in a unanimous vote.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Former Strongsville City Schools Employee Indicted on Theft Charges Following Search of Residence
A former Strongsville City Schools (Cuyahoga County) employee is facing theft charges after investigators with the Auditor of State’s office tracked more than $65,000 worth of school district property to his residence.
Village of Orwell Penalized $11,567 for Years of Back Taxes
The Village of Orwell paid the IRS $11,567 in penalties and interest during 2017 for 3 1/2 years of back taxes, according to a financial audit released today.
Newton Falls Joint Fire District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Newton Falls Joint Fire District (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Former Leetonia Police Chief Sentenced for Theft
Former Leetonia Police Chief John Soldano was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for a third-degree felony charge of theft. Soldano pleaded guilty last month to the theft charge stemming from an investigation by the Ohio Auditor’s Public Integrity Assurance Team (PIAT).
Former Niles Mayor Sentenced to Ten Years for Public Corruption
Former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante was sentenced to ten years in prison today following a public corruption trial in Trumbull County. The sentence was issued by Visiting Judge Patricia Ann Cosgrove, who also ordered more than $51,000 to be paid in restitution to the state and to the City of Niles.
ECOT Inflated Time Claimed for Students, Failed to Document Time Spent Learning, Audit Finds
Auditor Yost Refers Findings to U.S. Attorney, County Prosecutor for Potential Prosecution
The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) inflated the amount of time it claimed its students were engaged in learning by failing to deduct the time students were inactive online, according to an audit released today by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost.
Late Fees, Interest Cost Cardinal Joint Fire District $1,887 During 2016
The Cardinal Joint Fire District (Mahoning County) paid $1,887 in penalties and interest during 2016 for late payments of employee income tax and pension withholdings, state auditors found.
Village of Newtonsville Audit Finds Unsupported Spending, Conflict of Interest
A newly-released audit of the Village of Newtonsville reports almost $700 in undocumented spending and a violation of the state’s laws governing conflicts of interest.
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:
MEDIA ADVISORY
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost to Release Audit of the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost will host a press conference on Thursday, May 10, to discuss an audit of the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT).
Former London City Auditor Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office
The former City Auditor of London (Madison County) pleaded guilty today to theft in office for his failure to reimburse the city for his health insurance costs and for an unauthorized pay increase for a fellow employee.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Village of Bridgeport Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Bridgeport (Belmont County) on the “unauditable” list.
Ohio Auditor of State’s Office Awarded by Peers for Excellence in Accountability
The Ohio Auditor of State’s special audit of Mt. Sterling has earned an Excellence in Accountability Award from the National State Auditors Association (NSAA), Auditor Yost announced today.
Statement Regarding Request for ECOT Subpoena
The office of Auditor of State Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding Franklin County Court Judge Michael J. Holbrook’s request for a subpoena to protect certain information on the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow’s equipment.
Former Athletic Director Sentenced for Conflict of Interest
A former athletic director of the Tipp City Exempted Village School District (Miami County) was ordered to pay a fine and perform community service after he was found guilty today of having a conflict of interest.
Former IT Worker Pays $45,138 to School District for Apple Products He Sold on eBay
The Orange City School District (Cuyahoga County) received $45,138 in restitution today from a former employee who used his position to acquire discounted Apple products that he sold on eBay.
Joint Statement from Ohio Auditor of State, Ethics Commision
Former Cleveland City Councilman Facing 26 Charges After Ethics Investigation
Former Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman is facing 26 charges of unlawful interest in a public contract following an investigation by the Ohio Ethics Commission.
Central Ohio Medicaid Provider Owes State $2M for Improper Billings
A Franklin County home health agency owes the state more than $2 million, primarily because the company billed the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) for services it was not yet authorized to provide.
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.
Auditor’s Study Shows Belmont County School Districts Could Improve Efficiency, Save Money Through Shared Services
In a first-of-its-kind feasibility study, Auditor of State Dave Yost has determined that several Belmont County School districts could improve efficiency and save money by combining bus maintenance services.
Statement from the Office of Ohio Auditor Dave Yost
At Auditor Yost’s direction, the office began evaluating how compliance testing with NICS could be conducted in mid-December.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
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.
State Auditors Report Improper Medicaid Payments of $900K to Franklin County Provider
A Franklin County Medicaid provider that administered some of its care with unqualified staff improperly billed the state for more than $900,000 worth of services, according to a report released today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 19, 2018.
Audit: Lawrence County ESC Spent $93K of Charter School’s Funds in Error
The Lawrence County Educational Service Center (ESC) and its former treasurer are on the hook for almost $93,000 in ESC expenses that it paid with the funds of a now-shuttered charter school that it sponsored.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
Public Meeting Notice
Fleet Maintenance Shared Services Feasibility Study Planned Scope of Work
In accordance with Ohio Rev. Code Sect. 117.473, a public meeting and hearing have been scheduled for the Fleet Maintenance Shared Services Feasibility Study Planned Scope of Work as follows.
Brookfield Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that the Brookfield Local School District (Trumbull County) has achieved financial stability after spending almost five years in fiscal emergency.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Senate Approves S.B. 239 to Improve Accountability, Transparency of Council of Government Organizations
Legislation approved by the Ohio Senate today to improve accountability of Council of Governments (COGs) will give the Ohio Auditor of State new power to force the consortiums to make their existence known.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 10, 2018.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 5
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Niles City School District Could Save $3.4 Million Annually, Performance Audit Shows
The Niles City School District could save almost $3.4 million annually and avoid a projected 2022 deficit of nearly $11.6 million by adopting the recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 3, 2018.
Report Offers Guidance on Escaping and Avoiding Fiscal Emergency
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
Few things can be as traumatic to a county, school district, city, village or township as being declared to be in fiscal emergency as a result of defaulting on debt, failing to make payroll or running fund deficits.
Former Cheerleading Coach Owes School District $1,880 for Missing Student Payments
A state audit released today orders a former high school cheerleading coach to repay $1,880 in missing revenue to the Fairfield Union Local School District (Fairfield County).
Audit Uncovers Credit Card Penalties at Cuyahoga Falls City School District
The Cuyahoga Falls City School District was hit with $2,618 in penalties for late payments and overcharges to a district credit card, according to a state audit.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Former Volunteer Treasurer Sentenced to Probation, Ordered to Pay Restitution for Theft
A former volunteer treasurer who stole tens of thousands of dollars from two groups affiliated with the Shawnee Local School District (Allen County) was sentenced late last week to five years of probation and ordered to pay $51,419 in restitution.
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.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Columbus City Schools Board of Education Restarting Superintendent Selection Process
In response to today’s unanimous vote by the Columbus City Schools Board of Education to restart its process for selecting a new superintendent, Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost issued the following statement.
Former York Township Fiscal Officer and Two Others Indicted for Theft from Township
The former fiscal officer for York Township (Belmont County) and its Water Authority has been indicted on 27 counts involving theft in office and related charges in connection with paying her mother Irma Shreffler, and one other person with money they had not earned. Dawn Lee’s mother and another person also were indicted by the Belmont County grand jury on 10 additional counts.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
Ohio Auditor’s Report Details How Communities Can Overcome, Avoid Fiscal Emergency
Few things can be as traumatic to a county, school district, city, village or township as being declared to be in fiscal emergency as a result of defaulting on debt, failing to make payroll or running fund deficits.
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.
Fiscal Officer Failed to Pay Fire District Employee Taxes
The former fiscal officer of the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District (Clinton County) failed to remit withheld federal income taxes which resulted in late fees and penalties totaling $22,559, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 22, 2018.
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.
Miamisburg City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miamisburg City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
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:
Madison-Plains School District Could Save $1.8 million, Performance Audit Shows
Madison-Plains Local School District could save nearly $1.8 million and eliminate a projected 2022 deficit of $7.4 million by adopting the recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Search Warrant Executed At Muskingum County Engineer’s Office
Members of the State Auditor’s Public Integrity Assurance Team (PIAT) executed a search warrant today at the Muskingum County Engineer’s Office, 155 Rehl Rd., Zanesville. The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Department and agents of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) assisted in the execution of the search warrant.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 15, 2018.
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:
Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Basketball Coach Owes School District Almost $8K for Botched Fundraiser
A former basketball coach of the Northwest Local School District is on the hook for nearly $8,000 billed to the district for a fundraiser he mismanaged during 2016.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
State Auditors Issued 321 Citations for Public Records Violations in 2017, Down 22 Percent
State auditors issued 321 public records-related citations to 267 public entities in calendar year 2017 – a 22 percent drop in citations from the prior year, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today as part of Sunshine Week, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of open government and public records.
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:
Twinsburg City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Twinsburg City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Presents “Taxpayer Hero Award” to Kirtland Local School District
Auditor of State Dave Yost presented a Taxpayer Hero Award today to Kirtland Local School District (Lake County) in recognition of the district’s successful cost savings through a variety of initiatives.
Paxton Fiscal Officer Repays Township for Improper Raise
The fiscal officer of Paxton Township has repaid $300 to the Ross County community after auditors found the township violated state law by giving her a midterm pay raise.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 8, 2018.
More Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Village of Macksburg Fiscal Officer
A former fiscal officer previously convicted of theft in office after using the Village of Macksburg’s debit card to make personal expenditures and unsupported ATM withdrawals totaling $3,885, has been found to have made an additional $1,724 in illegal expenditures, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Vandalia-Butler City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Vandalia-Butler City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of Bratenahl Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Bratenahl (Cuyahoga County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
Audit: Dayton Public Schools Sent Months of Unearned Paychecks to Former Employees
The Dayton City School District continued to send paychecks to some of its former employees for months after they resigned during 2017, according to a state audit released today.
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.
Auditor Yost, Legislators Announce Bill to Amend Theft in Office Law
Legislation announced today by Auditor of State Dave Yost and Sen. Steve Wilson would stiffen the penalties for public employees convicted of theft in office and alleviate some of the financial burden for their victims.
Proposed Legislation Addresses Limitations in Laws Regulating Theft in Office Charges
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
As a former county prosecutor, it’s no surprise that I believe corrupt public servants deserve more than a slap on the wrist for swindling tax dollars from their communities.
State of Ohio Audit Released
The annual review of the state’s federal financial assistance programs for FY 2017 was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Former Mayor Owes Village of Rutland for Unsupported Checks
A state audit of the Village of Rutland (Meigs County) discovered checks written by a former mayor during 2016 that were unsupported and paid out of the wrong account.
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.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Special Report Details Costs, Dangers of Noncompliance in Ohio’s Medicaid Program
Pending Legislation Would Establish Additional Safeguards for State’s High-Risk Medicaid Providers
Medicaid providers who are unqualified or lack records to justify payments for services have repaid only a fraction of the tens of millions of dollars they owe to the state, according to a special report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018.
Auditor of State’s Office Again Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Auditor of State’s office received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2017 fiscal year-end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Former Harrison County Probation Officer Repays Stolen Court Revenue
A former probation officer has repaid $24,020 she stole from the Harrison County Court, according to an audit of the county released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Statement on Sen. Coley’s Legislation Regarding Medical Marijuana
The following statement may be attributed to Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding legislation sponsored by Sen. Bill Coley, R-Cincinnati, on oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program.
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.
Westerville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Westerville City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
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.
Six School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018.
Village of Minster Audit Flags Alcohol Purchases, Unsupported Credit Card Spending
A former fire chief has repaid $980 to the Village of Minster (Auglaize County) after state auditors discovered credit card charges that were unsupported or prohibited by village policy.
Review of Provider’s Medicaid Services Finds Nearly $128K in Improper Payments
A state review of a Scioto County Medicaid provider uncovered almost $128,000 in improper payments stemming from errors in service documentation and a lack of first aid training.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
Audit: Basketball Coach Spent $500 on Prohibited Alcohol Purchase for Fundraiser
A high school basketball coach has repaid $500 to the Norwood City School District (Hamilton County) after a state audit found he spent public funds on alcohol for a 2017 fundraiser.
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.
Three School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
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.
Five School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
Audit Details Superintendent’s Theft from Norwood City Schools, Affiliated Community School
A state audit released today explains how a former superintendent managed to siphon off tens of thousands of dollars from the Norwood City School District (Hamilton County) and its affiliated charter school.
Audits Question Unsupported Purchases at Two Dayton Charter Schools
Audits of two affiliated Dayton charter schools hold administrators accountable for about $600 in unsupported purchases of gift cards, tickets to Kings Island and a bicycle.
Statement from Auditor Dave Yost on Mecca Township
The following is a statement from Auditor Dave Yost regarding the removal from office of Deborah Drawl, Mecca Township (Trumbull County) fiscal officer.
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.
Six Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018.
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.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.
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.
Whitehall City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Whitehall City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Releases Special Audit of Mt. Sterling
Special Audit of Village in Madison County Holds 11 Individuals Accountable for Nearly $1 Million in Illegal Spending
A special audit released today details almost $1 million in illegal spending that occurred at the Village of Mt. Sterling, capping off a two-year investigation that brought criminal charges against four now-convicted former administrators and employees.
Audit of Maple Heights Issues $5K Finding for Missing Revenue
Almost $5,000 in revenue went missing from the City of Maple Heights (Cuyahoga County) Building Department during 2016, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Issues Finding Against Former Northwood Clerk for Stolen Customer Payments
A state audit released today orders a former employee of the City of Northwood (Wood County) to repay $650 that she stole from customer payments.
Audit of Community Improvement Corp. Issues Finding for Improper Alcohol Purchases
A state audit released today holds the treasurer of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation (Lucas County) responsible for almost $400 in improper alcohol purchases.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.
City of Alliance Placed in Fiscal Caution
Dwindling balances in more than a dozen funds today prompted Auditor Yost to place the City of Alliance (Stark County) in a state of fiscal caution.
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.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
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.
Three School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
Village of Grover Hill Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today placed the Village of Grover Hill (Paulding County) in a state of fiscal emergency after a fiscal analysis revealed a fund deficit and treasury deficiencies.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost Makes On-Demand, Free Cybersecurity Training Video Available for Public Officials, Ohioans
More than ever, cyberthieves are targeting Ohio’s local governments, tax dollars and individuals with great sophistication. Increasingly, those being targeted are taking steps to bolster their online security. Auditor of State Dave Yost wants to help local governments and Ohioans fortify themselves from digital threats and fend off cyberattacks by offering a free, on-demand 90-minute webinar.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
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.
Five School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
Former Wintersville Clerk Owes $3,368 for Missing Court Payments
A former court clerk owes the Village of Wintersville (Jefferson County) more than $3,000 for cash payments she collected but never deposited during 2015, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018.
Special Report Offers Guidance for Detecting, Deterring Thefts of Citizen Payments
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
In the spring of 2017, I asked my staff to create a special report focused on a matter that has made my blood boil more than a few times during my seven years as Ohio’s Auditor of State.
Unresponsive Medicaid Provider Owes 3 Years’ Worth of Payments
An unresponsive Franklin County Medicaid provider owes the state three years’ worth of Medicaid payments because she failed to provide any documentation to support nearly 2,500 services billed to the state.
Lack of Corrective Action Leads to Another $2,210 in Unsupported Payments at the Village of Philo
A state audit of the Village of Philo (Muskingum County) found five officials and employees received $2,210 in payments that lacked supporting documentation or approval from village council.
Medicaid Examinations by State Auditors Find Nearly $10.7 Million in Overpayments in 2017
Medicaid Effort Part of Auditor Yost’s Culture of Accountability
Compliance examinations to verify whether Medicaid providers have sufficient documentation to support payment have led to repayment demands totaling nearly $10.6 million in 2017, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
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.
Seven School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017.
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.
Worthington City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Worthington City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Finds 2 Years’ Worth of Shady Credit Card Charges at Liberty Township
Liberty Township in Hardin County failed to detect two years’ worth of suspicious monthly credit card charges that added up to nearly $1,100 in losses by the time they were questioned during a state audit.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.
Medicaid Provider Owes $119K for Unverifiable Services
An Ashtabula County Medicaid provider owes the state more than $119,000 because she allegedly threw away records needed to support all of the services she was paid for during a three-year period.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Posted to Auditor of State’s Website
The fiscal year 2017 compliance and control engagement of JobsOhio has been completed by Deloitte & Touche LLP. As part of the agreement signed between the Auditor of State’s office and JobsOhio, the report is now available to the public via the Auditor of State’s website.
Auditor’s Public Integrity Team at Center of Probes in Mahoning Valley and Across Ohio
The 101-count indictment of Youngstown-area businessman Dominic Marchionda and 56-count indictment of former Niles Mayor Ralph E. Infante have more in common than major criminal cases against prominent people: Both cases were investigated by a little-known, two-year-old team inside the Auditor of State’s office.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Wynford Local School District (Crawford County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Berkshire Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Berkshire Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.
Updated ‘Financial Health Indicators’ Show Slight Increase in Fiscal Stress for Ohio’s Counties and Cities
Enhancements to ‘FHI’ Tool Allow for Deeper, Regional Analysis
Nine cities and one county are showing signs of financial stress for fiscal year 2016, with nearly two-thirds of Ohio’s county governments showing an increase in the number of “critical” or “cautionary” warnings, according to the second annual “Financial Health Indicators” report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Grandview Heights City School District (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.
Auditor Yost Releases Village of West Mansfield from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of West Mansfield (Logan County) from fiscal emergency after local officials took steps to put the village back on a sound financial footing.
Bloom Township Released from Fiscal Emergency After More than 12 Years
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that Bloom Township (Scioto County) has regained financial stability after spending more than 12 years in fiscal emergency.
Auditor Yost Calls on Commerce Department to Suspend Issuance of Marijuana Cultivator Licenses
Auditor of State Dave Yost today called on the Commerce Department to suspend the issuance of Level 1 cultivator's licenses for medical marijuana following media reports that one of the application graders was a convicted drug dealer.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.
Brice Audit Cites Incomplete Speeding Ticket Records, Improper Sale of Borrowed Handgun
The Village of Brice (Franklin County) failed to maintain records needed for state auditors to verify the accuracy of its reported speeding ticket revenue from 2016.
Report Cites $15K in Credit Card Misuse by Former Clinton County Convention Bureau Official
The former executive director of the Clinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau used the bureau’s credit card to pay for $15,107 in personal expenses, including haircuts, manicures, shoes, handbags, hotel and cable bills, and gasoline and pharmacy purchases.
Audit of New Castle Township Finds Overpayment to Fiscal Officer
The fiscal officer for New Castle Township (Coshocton County) erroneously overpaid herself by $2,599 during 2016, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Credit Card Reform Bill Gains House Approval; Enhanced Controls Will Protect Tax Dollars
The Ohio House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation that would require local governments to establish credit card policies to protect tax dollars. House Bill 312 now goes to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
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.
Former Mt. Sterling Mayor Sentenced for Role in Theft
Former Mt. Sterling Mayor Charles Neff was sentenced this morning to 30 days in jail, three years of probation and ordered to pay nearly $10,000 restitution for his role in approving improper leave payouts in the Madison County Village.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017.
Medicaid Provider Lacked Supporting Documentation for Hundreds of Services
A Medicaid examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost uncovered more than $82,000 in overpayments to a Summit County provider who lacked documentation to support hundreds of services she billed to the state.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.
Auditor Yost Releases ‘Best Practices’ to Fight Abuse of Government Credit Cards
Because many local governments are at risk of theft and other misuse of government credit and debit cards, Auditor of State Dave Yost today released a “Best Practices” newsletter to show local government officials how to prevent this rip-off of taxpayers.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Huron County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.
Union Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Union Township (Pike County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Leipsic Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor Yost today released the Village of Leipsic (Putnam County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than seven years.
Village of Bloomingburg Released from Fiscal Caution
The Village of Bloomingburg (Fayette County) today became just the second local government to be released from the state’s fiscal caution designation without slipping further into fiscal distress.
Belmont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Belmont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Special Report Provides Guidance to Local Governments on Detecting, Deterring Thefts of Citizen Payments
Thieving public employees who capitalize on lax oversight have pocketed millions of dollars from transactions with citizens over past decade, according to a special report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.
Nearly 80 of Medicaid Provider’s Employees Cared for Patients Despite Lack of First Aid Training
Overpayment to Hamilton County Provider is Second Largest Since Auditor Yost Took Office in 2011
A home health agency in Hamilton County owes the state $4.51 million for Medicaid overpayments and interest stemming, in part, from patient care provided by nearly 80 unqualified employees.
Auditor Yost Releases the Village of Patterson from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that the Village of Patterson (Hardin County) has achieved financial stability after spending more than four years in fiscal emergency.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.
Discrepancies Lead to $12,751 in Findings Against Former Fair Board Treasurer
A former fair board treasurer is on the hook for a $12,751 shortage of ticket revenue and change funds from the 2015 Washington County Fair.
Former Fiscal Officer Responsible for $8K in Federal Penalties
A former fiscal officer of the Village of New Madison (Darke County) stuck taxpayers with more than $8,000 in federal penalties that resulted from her sluggishness.
Stark County Care Facility Owes Thousands to Ohio Medicaid
A care facility in Stark County received more than $11,000 in Medicaid reimbursements during 2015 for services that never occurred, state auditors found.
Audit Flags Improper Alcohol Purchases at Community Improvement Corporation
A state audit released today holds the director of the Morgan County Community Improvement Corporation accountable for almost $700 in improper alcohol purchases.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.
Auditor Yost Releases ‘Best Practices’ to Curb Government Payroll Fraud
Payroll fraud is a perennial problem for local governments, putting tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars at risk, which is why Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued a “Best Practices” newsletter to help local officials reduce this threat.
Statement from Auditor Yost on House Passage of Legislation to Help Curb Fraud in Food Stamp Program
Auditor Yost issued this statement regarding the passage of House Bill 50 by the Ohio House.
UAN Fee Holiday to Save Users $1.2 Million Over Next Year
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
As I travel our great state and get to know leaders at all levels of government, I continue to be impressed by the ability of township trustees, fiscal officers and other local leaders to leverage the precious tax dollars they are given to protect and nurture their beautiful communities.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the County Risk Sharing Authority (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Waives $1.2 Million in Computer Fees for Local Governments
Nearly 2,000 local governments across Ohio will save $1.2 million in computer fees during the next year, Auditor of State Dave Yost said in announcing the fee holiday.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017.
Auditor Yost and Senator Lehner Introduce Bill to Curb Medicaid Fraud
Auditor of State Dave Yost and Sen. Peggy Lehner today announced legislation to stop the kind of Medicaid fraud and overpayments that have cost taxpayers nearly $29 million since 2011 and deprived Medicaid patients of the care those dollars are intended to provide.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Miami Valley Communications Council (Montgomery County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.
Auditor Yost Issues Cyberfraud ‘Best Practices’ to Protect Local Governments
With cyberfraud attacking bigger and more consequential targets, Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued a “Best Practices” newsletter aimed at helping local government leaders protect tax dollars and taxpayer information.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.
Improper Alcohol Purchases, Illegal Fundraising Found at Williams County Agricultural Society
The Williams County Agricultural Society made $1,182 in improper alcohol purchases for resale at two illegal fundraising events it held during 2015 and 2016, state auditors found.
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.
Montgomery County Qualifies for 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. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017.
Audit Flags $28K in Overpayments to Carroll Township Officials
A handful of current and former officials owe Carroll Township (Ottawa County) a combined $28,180 after a state audit revealed their pay was miscalculated during 2014 and 2015.
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.
Former Lawrence Township Police Chief Sentenced for Theft in Office
Former Lawrence Township Police Chief Paul Stanley was sentenced to a total of 90 days in jail today after pleading guilty in August to the theft of nearly $24,000 from the police department’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund. The sentence was handed down in in Stark County Common Pleas Court.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
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.
Four Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mahoning County Man and Affiliated Businesses Indicted on More Than 100 Counts
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost, and Mahoning County Prosecuting Attorney Paul Gains today announced that a Mahoning County man and his affiliated businesses have been indicted on more than 100 counts related to alleged corrupt activity, theft, and money laundering related to three development projects with the City of Youngstown.
Village of Portage Emerges from Fiscal Emergency After More than 8 Years
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that the Village of Portage (Wood County) has achieved financial stability after spending nearly 8 1/2 years in fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2017.
Guernsey County Audit Finds $3,327 Reimbursement for Levy Advertising
Guernsey County improperly spent $3,327 during 2016 to reimburse funds that were used to advertise a levy campaign, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Independence Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017.
Montgomery County Home Health Provider Owes State Almost $4 Million
Overpayment is Second Largest Since Auditor Yost Took Office
A Dayton home health provider owes the state nearly $4 million after state auditors unearthed widespread noncompliance among staff who worked directly with patients.
James A. Garfield School District Could Trim About $1.5 Million Annually, Performance Audit Finds
Bringing staffing, salaries and benefits in line with peer school districts will help James A. Garfield Local School District (Portage County) pare about $1.5 million annually from its budget over the next three years, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Five Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017.
Medicaid Provider Owes Almost $141K for Ineligible Aides, Missing Records
A Pickaway County Medicaid provider owes the state nearly $141,000 because it administered home health services with employees who let their first aid certification expire.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.
Richland County Group Home Overbilled Medicaid by More Than $9,000
Chenita Group Home in Mansfield (Richland County) billed the Ohio Department of Medicaid $9,057 for patient services that never occurred or were not authorized, according to an examination completed by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost.
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:
Huron County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Huron County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Jefferson County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Two Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 14
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.
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.
Seven Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017.
Fix for Underpayments Leads to Overpayments at Morgan Township
A handful of fire department employees owe Morgan Township (Butler County) a combined $2,139 after a series of retroactive payments meant to remedy underpayments caused overpayments, state auditors found.
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.
Five Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
Audit Finds $14K in Overpayments to Range Township Officials
Incorrect pay rates and a midterm raise resulted in a combined $14,047 in overpayments to four elected officials at Range Township (Madison County), state auditors found.
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.
Five Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017.
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.
City of Monroe Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Monroe (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Six Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.
Whitehall Man Arrested for Selling COTA Bus Passes Intended for Low-income and Homeless School Children
A Whitehall man who sold stolen Columbus Area Transit Authority (COTA) bus passes to an undercover COTA investigator was arrested today and charged with telecommunications fraud. The passes, stolen from the Columbus City Schools transportation department, were intended for district students from low-income households, those who are homeless, or those involved in the district’s intern program.
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.
Three Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017.
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.
Six Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.
Former Mt. Sterling Mayor Convicted of Theft in Office; Former Clerk Sentenced to Jail for Theft from Village
Former Mt. Sterling Mayor Charles Neff was convicted late Wednesday for theft in office, falsification and dereliction of duty stemming from his approval of excessive payouts for employee sick time and vacation pay that were not allowed or had not been earned.
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:
City of Forest Park qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Forest Park (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017.
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.
Three Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017.
Performance Audit Recommends $440,000 in Annual Savings for Gahanna
The City of Gahanna (Franklin County) could see annual savings of more than $440,000 based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Cities of Fairborn and Newark Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Overpaid Charter Schools Must Seek Reimbursement from Sponsors and Management Companies, Auditor Yost Says
NOTE: Corrected Release
Certain community schools that were overpaid because their student participation could not be verified by the Ohio Department of Education should seek repayment from their sponsors and management companies that were also overcompensated, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017.
Warren Park District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Warren Park District (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
City of Pataskala Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017.
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.
Three Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017.
State Superintendent Reduces ECOT’s Funding Following Yost Request
Following a plea from Auditor of State Dave Yost to place a portion of the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow’s (ECOT) funding in escrow, the Ohio Department of Education yesterday reduced by $12.4 million the amount of student funding it will send to the virtual school.
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.
Five entities qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Improvements to Village Dissolution Law Mean Fewer Headaches for Townships, Counties
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
Villages are an enduring part of Ohio’s local government landscape, with nearly 700 of them throughout the state. But villages don’t necessarily last forever. For a variety of reasons, from time to time the residents of a village decide to dissolve their government. When they do, it can present challenges for the township that must absorb the residents and take on the responsibility of providing government services to them.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.
Village of Wharton Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete and unsupported financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Wharton (Wyandot County) on the “unauditable” list.
Aberdeen Audit Issues Findings Against Indicted Fiscal Officer
A state audit released today issues a $24,875 finding for recovery against a former Village of Aberdeen (Brown County) fiscal officer who was recently indicted on charges including theft in office.
Former Fiscal Officer Owes Village for Unsupported Payments
A former fiscal officer of the Village of Higginsport (Brown County) is on the hook for $762 in unsupported public spending, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Blue Ash, Pickerington Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 27, 2017.
Survey: Some Ohio Governments Lack Credit Card Policy; Tax Dollars Put at Risk
• Some Entities Have Limits in Excess of $1 Million • New Legislation Would Require All Entities to Establish Guidelines
Some local governments in Ohio may be putting taxpayer money at risk because they have not instituted basic policies to prevent dishonest employees from abusing government credit cards, according to a survey released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Eleven Entities Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Mt. Sterling Assistant Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office
Former Mt. Sterling administrative assistant Bonnie Liff pleaded guilty today to a fourth-degree felony count of theft in office, making her the third village employee convicted following an investigation into the crimes of former village administrator Joseph Johnson.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 25, 2017.
City of Wellston Released from Fiscal Emergency After Almost 8 Years
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that the City of Wellston (Jackson County) has achieved financial stability after spending nearly eight years in fiscal emergency.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Passing of Former U.S. Rep. Ralph S. Regula
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s statement on the passing of former U.S. Rep. Ralph S. Regula.
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.
City of Moraine and City of Springboro Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office have returned clean audit reports. Their excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Monroe Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Monroe Township (Perry County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Hancock County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
City of Rossford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Rossford (Wood County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 18, 2017.
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:
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 13, 2017.
Medicaid Examination Cites Unsupported Services, Lapse in First Aid Certification
A Medicaid provider in Cuyahoga County is on the hook for nearly $50,000 after state auditors discovered she billed the state for almost 150 aide services that could not be substantiated.
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Lakewood qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Lakewood (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Laketran qualifies for 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. The agency’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Columbus Metropolitan Library qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Painesville qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Painesville (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Sidney qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Sidney (Shelby County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Centerville qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Centerville (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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:
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 11, 2017.
Medicaid Provider Owes $74K for Unqualified Employees, Documentation Errors
Several employees of a Medicaid provider in Meigs County administered home health aide services even though they had no first aid certification, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Search Warrants Executed in Ongoing Youngstown Investigation
Search warrants were executed at four locations in the Youngstown area as part of an ongoing investigation.
After 3.5 Years, Village of Edgerton Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor Yost today released the Village of Edgerton (Williams County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than three and a half years.
City of Grandview Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Grandview Heights (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The commission’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Louisville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Louisville (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Norton Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Norton (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Montgomery Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Montgomery (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Oxford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Oxford (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 6, 2017.
Feasibility Studies Offer Foresight to Governments Interested in Collaboration
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
Governments face a seemingly endless stream of challenging decisions. Unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of a fortune-teller – at least a legitimate one – to foresee the outcomes of our choices before we make them.
ECOT Stops Advertising; Yost Continues Legal Efforts to Prevent Online School from Using Tax Dollars for Politicking
The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) notified Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office today that it was complying with Yost’s cease and desist order and had pulled its political advertising aimed at swaying the legislature and Ohio Department of Education.
Performance Audit Finds Department of Health Can Increase Efficiency and Streamline Process
Changes Could Save $1.1 Million for Taxpayers, Funeral Directors and Registrars
Using data driven decision-making, the Ohio Department of Health can protect vulnerable populations in the state’s nursing homes and related long-term care facilities more efficiently, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Yost Pursues Order Blocking ECOT From Spending Tax Dollars On ‘Political’ Advertising
Auditor of State Dave Yost today requested the assistance of the Attorney General’s office in seeking a legal order prohibiting the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) from using tax dollars to pay for advertising aimed at swaying the legislature and Ohio Department of Education.
Great Parks of Hamilton County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Great Parks of Hamilton County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The park district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mentor Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mentor (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Qualifies for 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. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 29
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, June 29, 2017.
Auditor Yost Issues Statement on Passage of H.B. 103
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor Dave Yost regarding the passage of House Bill 103. The legislation makes numerous changes to the membership of financial planning and supervision commissions, which assist local governments in escaping from fiscal emergency.
Former Bookkeeper Owes Nearly $18K for Delays, Missing Revenue
A former bookkeeper who was perpetually sluggish in fulfilling her duties owes Jersey Township (Licking County) nearly $18,000, according to a state audit released today.
Consolidations Could Earn Department of Agriculture $500,000 Annually, Performance Audit Finds
The Ohio Department of Agriculture could earn nearly $500,000 in additional revenue each year by consolidating office and laboratory space and renting out the surplus, based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Lucas County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Lucas County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
Late Payments, Alcohol Purchases Cost Village of Wellsville $19,176
Two former Village of Wellsville (Columbiana County) fiscal officers racked up more than $19,000 in penalties and interest by failing to make payments on time during 2014 and 2015.
Village of Mount Sterling Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today placed the Village of Mount Sterling (Madison County) in a state of fiscal emergency due to substantial deficit fund balances.
Late Payments Cost Fire District $5,347 in Penalties, Interest
The Newton Falls Joint Fire District (Trumbull County) was fined $5,347 from 2014 through 2015 for making late payments to the state, IRS and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
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.
Clermont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Clermont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Hilliard Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Hilliard (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Columbus Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Columbus (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The airport authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Tallmadge Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 22, 2017.
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.
Lake Metroparks Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lake Metroparks (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The park district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
The City of Strongsville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Strongsville (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Willoughby Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Willoughby (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
Auditor Yost Announces Audit of Ohio Department of Education’s Disciplinary Process
Auditor of State Dave Yost has directed auditors to review how the Ohio Department of Education handles disciplinary complaints following an internal review showing more than half of those people identified in a 2012 Columbus City Schools data scrubbing scandal had not been disciplined.
City of Brunswick Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brunswick (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Vandalia Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Vandalia (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Health Insurance Opt-out Payments Exceeded Allowable Rates at Liberty Township
Liberty Township (Delaware County) improperly paid a combined $12,447 in health insurance opt-out payments to three employees, state auditors found.
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.
Central Ohio Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mecca Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Mecca Township (Trumbull County) on the "unauditable" list.
Paulding County Agricultural Society Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Paulding County Agricultural Society on the "unauditable" list.
Village of Martinsville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Martinsville (Clinton County) on the "unauditable" list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
Audit Finds Former Leetonia Police Chief Managed Secret Village Bank Accounts
A former Village of Leetonia (Columbiana County) police chief managed two secret bank accounts from which he paid himself more than $14,000, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Village of Aberdeen Fiscal Officer Indicted for Theft
The former fiscal officer of the Village of Aberdeen (Brown County) has been indicted for theft in office stemming from money he allegedly stole from village utility, income tax and copying payments.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 8
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, June 8, 2017.
Elementary School Secretary Held Accountable For Missing Funds
State auditors issued a $557 finding for recovery against an elementary school secretary for library fines and student fees that went missing during 2016.
Performance Audit Recommends $1 Million in Savings to Help City of Portsmouth
The City of Portsmouth (Scioto County) could see annual savings of nearly $374,000 and claim one-time benefits of $639,000 based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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:
City of Brecksville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brecksville (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 1, 2017.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
Special Audit Uncovers Abuse, Misspending at Lawrence County ESC
A special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost cites more than $300,000 in findings for misuse of public funds at the Lawrence County Educational Service Center (ESC).
Shuttered Columbus Charter School Owes State $340,770
A charter school shut down by its sponsor in 2015 has yet to repay any of the $340,770 it owes to the state, according to a closeout audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Recommends $4.6 Million In Savings For Delaware City School District
The Delaware City School District (Delaware County) could save nearly $4.6 million based on recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Yorkville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Yorkville (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
City of Powell Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 25, 2017.
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.
City of Kettering Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Kettering (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
Audit Finds City of Girard Paid Sales Tax in Error
The City of Girard (Trumbull County) paid a vendor $1,259 in sales tax even though the city is exempt from such taxes, state auditors found.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 18, 2017.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
Former Smithfield Employee Owes an Additional $18,126
The amount of misspent tax dollars continues to climb at the Village of Smithfield (Jefferson County), where the latest financial review by the state found a former employee overpaid herself by $18,126.
Lack of Documentation Leads to $672 in Findings at Greenville Public Library
The Greenville Public Library (Darke County) did not maintain proper supporting documentation for $672 spent during 2015 and 2016, state auditors found.
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.
Bogus Checks Use Name of Auditor, Account of County Treasurer
Forged Checks Purport to be from State Auditor’s Account
State and local authorities are investigating the cashing of three forged checks appearing to be from an account controlled by the Auditor of State’s office.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 11
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, May 11, 2017.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 9, 2017.
Nearly $43K in Findings Issued in 2013 Audit of Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
2014 Audit Shows Significant Improvement with No Findings for Recovery
The 2013 state audit of the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy released today cites $42,967 in misspent tax dollars, raising the total amount identified at the charter school to more than $700,000 since 2007.
Audit Identifies $4,745 in Overpayments, Unsupported Checks at Central Ohio Charter School
A financial audit of a Columbus charter school cited seven individuals for $4,745 in improper payments and discovered a possible ethics violation.
Unpaid Employee Taxes Lead to $7,355 in Penalties, Interest at Joint Fire District
A former fiscal officer racked up $7,355 in penalties and interest by failing to pay employee taxes for seven years, according to an audit of the Clinton-Highland Joint Fire District (Clinton County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Former Treasurer Repays Funds Swindled From Agricultural Society
A former treasurer who paid scammers $60,491 with Madison County Agricultural Society funds finished repaying the entity in March, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Jersey Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Jersey Township (Licking County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Macksburg Financial Records “Unauditable”
A lack of financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Macksburg (Washington County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 4, 2017.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Release of Central State University From Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the release of Central State University (Greene County) from fiscal watch by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
City of Massillon Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the City of Massillon (Stark County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than three years.
Former Board of Elections Director Enters Guilty Plea
Former Franklin County Board of Elections Director William A. Anthony Jr. today pleaded guilty to a fifth-degree felony count of securing writings by deception.
Auditor Yost to Discuss Perkins Local School District Performance Audit, District Cost-Cutting
Auditor of State Dave Yost is scheduled to visit the Perkins Local School District in Erie County today to note the progress district officials have made to head off projected operating deficits and to mark the release of a performance audit recommending $1.7 million in additional spending reductions to augment the district’s own stringent efforts.
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.
Former Mt. Sterling Mayor, Village Staff Member Are Indicted on Theft Counts
A former mayor and the current administrative assistant of the Village of Mt. Sterling were indicted by the Madison County grand jury on a variety of theft counts, following an investigation by local law enforcement and the Ohio Auditor of State.
Bellaire Local School District to Receive First Shared Services Feasibility Study
Efficiency-Boosting Studies are Outgrowth of House Bill 5
Auditor of State Dave Yost today approved the Bellaire Local School District (Belmont County) to receive the first shared services feasibility study conducted by his office.
Bellaire Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Bellaire Local School District (Belmont County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than seven years.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
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.
Hudson City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hudson City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Twinsburg City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Twinsburg City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
New Bulletin to Bring Additional Clarity to AG Opinion on Health Insurance Reimbursement
By the Auditor of State’s Office
One of the more common findings in township financial audits relates to the improper reimbursement of out-of-pocket health care costs.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 13
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Treasurer’s Failure to Pay Employee Taxes Leads to $15,907 in Penalties, Interest
The Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Government (Mahoning County) was charged $15,907 in late fees, penalties and interest for failing to pay withheld income taxes and pension contributions during 2014 and 2015, state auditors found.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
Medicaid Examination Finds $378,068 in Overpayments to Riverside Local School District
The Riverside Local School District’s (Lake County) former billing company erroneously doubled the amount of Medicaid services it billed to the state, contributing to $378,068 in overpayments to the district.
State Auditors Find $36,676 in Medicaid Overpayments to Provider in Clark County
A Medicaid examination by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office found a provider in Clark County was overpaid by $36,676 from 2012 through 2014.
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.
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 6, 2017.
Former Village of Smithfield Employees Owe $43,479
A group of former Smithfield (Jefferson County) employees owe the village $43,479, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Athletic Director Owes Talawanda Schools $5,750 for Missing Ticket Funds
A former athletic director owes the Talawanda City School District (Butler County) $5,750 for ticket revenue and change funds that went missing, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Financial Audit Discovers Pike County Child-Support Payments Missing
State auditors today issued a finding for recovery against an employee of Pike County Jobs and Family Services after determining that child-support payments totaling $1,280 were handled improperly.
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.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Pending Release of Owens State Community College from Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued the following statement regarding the pending release of Owens State Community College from fiscal watch by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Performance Audit Recommends Millions in Savings for Parma City School District
State auditors today offered $6 million in savings recommendations to help the Parma City School District (Cuyahoga County) alleviate its financial stress.
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.
Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lakota Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lakota Local School District (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Oak Hills Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Oak Hills Local School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Little Miami Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Little Miami Local School District (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 30 2017.
Former Secretary Bought TV, Groceries with Agricultural Society Credit Card
A former secretary used the Wyandot County Agricultural Society’s credit card to purchase $2,786 in personal items including purses, groceries and a TV.
Audit Finds Unauthorized, Unsupported Payments at Village of Port Jefferson
The Village of Port Jefferson (Shelby County) paid a part-time employee $1,500 in unauthorized wages over a span of two years, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 28 2017.
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:
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 23 2017.
Fraud, Illegal Spending Uncovered at Correctional Facility in Southern Ohio
Fraud and misuse of public funds plagued a southern Ohio correctional facility, where state auditors and investigators found employees forged receipts, stole property and illegally spent thousands of tax dollars across the country on liquor, hotels and a strip club.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March. 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 21 2017.
Former Mt. Sterling Official Pleads Guilty to Falsification
Victoria L. Sheets, the former bookkeeper in the Madison County village of Mt. Sterling, pleaded guilty today to falsification for assisting a village administrator to obtain his pension benefits early.
Auditor Yost to Hold Cyber Fraud Prevention Training in Eight Ohio Communities
With cyberattacks on governments increasing, Auditor Dave Yost today announced a series of training seminars to help local government leaders in Ohio combat cyberattacks. Already, more than 560 local officials have registered for the free training.
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:
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 16
Audit reports are released semi-weekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, March 16 2017
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:
New Boston Local School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the New Boston Local School District (Scioto County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
North Olmsted City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the North Olmsted City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Cites Incomplete Documentation for $12,388 in Stipends at ESC of Central Ohio
Six board members at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio failed to provide complete documentation to support their spending of stipends, state auditors found.
Auditors Issued 414 Citations for Public Records Violations in 2016
State auditors issued 414 public records-related citations to 357 public entities in calendar year 2016, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today, the first day of Sunshine Week.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 14 2017.
ECOT Audit Findings Prompt Statewide Review of E-School Data Capabilities
State auditors found the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow did not have adequate systems in place to capture the specific amount of time students spent engaged in learning, a finding that constitutes a material weakness in the online charter school’s financial controls.
Village of Blanchester Audit Finds Unsupported, Improper Expenditures
An audit of the Village of Blanchester (Clinton County) uncovered $3,411 in credit card purchases from 2013 and 2014 that lacked supporting documentation or did not serve a proper public purpose.
Woodmore Schools Overpaid Three Employees in Error
The Woodmore Local School District (Sandusky County) mistakenly overpaid three employees by a combined $3,411, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Rocky River City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Rocky River City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Seeks Improvements to Credit, Debit Card Laws
By the Auditor of State’s Office
Combing through heaps of local government bank records, auditors over the years have uncovered credit and debit card charges for lavish trips, jewelry and a whole lot of alcohol – all at the expense of Ohio’s taxpayers.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 9, 2017.
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.
Worthington City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Worthington City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Streetsboro City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
East Knox Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the East Knox Local School District (Knox County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than two years.
Former Mt. Sterling Village Administrator Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Former Mt. Sterling Village Administrator Joseph A. Johnson today was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing from his Madison County community. Johnson was indicted in July on 30 counts stemming from his misuse of village credit cards to purchase vehicles, automotive equipment and other miscellaneous items.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
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.
West Geauga Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Streamlining Operations Could Save Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati $1.9 Million
The sewer district that serves the greater Cincinnati area could trim costs by $1.9 million without impacting services to citizens, according to a performance audit released today that showed some of the district’s costs are higher than its peers.
State of Ohio Single Audit Released
The annual review of the state’s federal financial assistance programs for FY 2016 was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor of State’s Office Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Auditor of State’s office received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2016 fiscal year end Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
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.
New Albany-Plain Local School District qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Toledo City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Toledo City School District (Lucas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Athens City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Athens City School District (Athens County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miamisburg City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miamisburg City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.
Southwest Ohio School Districts Paid Combined $28,569 to Substitute Who Wasn’t Certified
Two neighboring school districts hired a substitute educational aide who never obtained required certification for the positions, according to audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.
Medicaid Examination Finds Nearly $200,000 in Overpayments to Transportation Company
Unqualified drivers provided dozens of transportation services for a Medicaid company based in Scioto County, contributing to nearly $200,000 in overpayments from the state, auditors found.
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.
Big Walnut Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Big Walnut Local School District (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 21, 2017.
Northeast Ohio Medicaid Providers Owe More than $1 Million
Examinations of four northeast Ohio Medicaid providers identified more than $1 million in overpayments this week, according to reports released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Huron Overpayment Amount Doubles After Improper Pay Rates Aren’t Corrected
For the second year in a row, the City of Huron (Erie County) paid three council members at rates they received illegally, raising the amount they owe to $39,600.
Cincinnati Charter School Audit Identifies $1,331 Double Payment
A charter school in Cincinnati issued a duplicate payment to an employee who reported the initial check lost; however both checks were cashed, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Findlay City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Sycamore Community City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sycamore Community City School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Updated ‘Fiscal Physical’ Shows Fayette County Not in High Stress
Updated financial data for Fayette County shows the entity is not in high fiscal stress. The recently-released Financial Health Indicators tool identified Fayette as one of 16 cities and/or counties that had the characteristics of highly stressed entities.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017.
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.
Canal Winchester Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Canal Winchester Local School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Keystone Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Jefferson Township Local School District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Jefferson Township Local School District (Montgomery County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Heath City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Heath City School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost, legislators announce legislation to curb fraud in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
In an effort to curb fraud in Ohio’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Auditor of State Dave Yost, Rep. Tim Schaffer and Sen. Matt Huffman announced new legislation to require photos of many recipients on the state’s SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
Former Fairfield County Treasurer’s Office Employee Pleads Guilty on Charges Related to Theft
Former Fairfield County Treasurer’s Office employee Christina Fox pleaded guilty this morning to first-degree misdemeanor counts of attempted theft in office and receiving improper compensation.
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.
Village of Woodlawn Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete bank reconciliations and financial records, including a lack of financial statements, prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Woodlawn (Hamilton County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Audit of Dayton City Schools Issues $6,593 Finding Against Travel Company
A travel company did not promptly refund the Dayton City School District (Montgomery County) for a $6,593 field trip overpayment, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Manchester Local School District (Adams County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017.
Former Columbus Charter School Employees Owe $4,119
A payroll error caused two employees to receive a combined $4,119 in overpayments after they resigned from a now-closed Columbus charter school, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Identifies $7,183 in Overpayments at Village of Walbridge
The Village of Walbridge (Wood County) overpaid five employees by a total of $7,183 in 2014, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The bureau’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Beachwood City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Beachwood City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Princeton City School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Princeton City School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017.
Auditor Yost Releases New ‘Fiscal Physical’ Tool to Help Cities and Counties Avoid Fiscal Stress
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost today released a new tool to help cities and counties better assess their financial health and make informed budgetary decisions to avoid potential future fiscal stress.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
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.
Shaker Heights City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Shaker Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
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.
Kettering City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Kettering City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Westerville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Westerville City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor Yost Regarding Report on Implementation of Charter School Reforms
Auditor of State Dave Yost issued the following statement regarding the Thomas B. Fordham Institute’s new report on the implementation of Ohio charter school reforms.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017.
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.
Highland Local School District Qualifies for 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. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Beavercreek City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Beavercreek City School District (Greene County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Summit County Educational Service Center Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Summit County Educational Service Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The center’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Fairview Park City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Fairview Park City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mentor Exempted Village School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mentor Exempted Village School District (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
Guyan Township unknowingly paid cell phone bills for former trustee’s wife
A former Guyan Township (Gallia County) trustee duped the township into paying his wife’s cell phone bills, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Hamilton Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) on the “unauditable” list.
Defiance County Regional Airport Authority Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Defiance County Regional Airport Authority on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.
Goshen Township officials accepted in-term pay increases
A Goshen Township (Tuscarawas County) trustee and former fiscal officer violated state law by accepting in-term pay increases through a health benefits program, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance audit: Facility optimization could reward BWC with $2.5 million boost
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) could realize a $2.5 million positive financial impact through facility optimization, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Springfield Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Springfield Local School District (Lucas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Greeneville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Greenville City School District (Darke County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Sandusky City School District Qualifies for 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. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Butler County Technology & Career Development School qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Butler County Technology and Career Development Schools (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Springfield City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Springfield City School District (Clark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mayfield City School District Qualifies for 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. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Accurate bookkeeping enables school districts to focus on their chief duty – education,” Auditor Yost said. “The school district’s clean audit demonstrates its commitment to both its students and taxpayers.”
Berea City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Berea City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
Mason City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mason City School District (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The institute’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017.
Harrison County audit issues findings for stolen petty cash
A former Harrison County deputy auditor who in September pleaded guilty to theft in office owes the county $7,690, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Medicaid provider lacked documentation to support $157,109 in reimbursements
A Medicaid provider based in Scioto County failed to submit any documentation to support $157,109 in reimbursements she received from the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM), according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Olentangy Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Olentangy School District (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Western Brown Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Western Brown Local School District (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.
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.
Lancaster City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lancaster City School District (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Granville Exempted Village School District qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Granville Exempted Village School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.
Findings, questioned costs exceed $1 million in audit of closed charter school
State auditors cited more than $1 million in overpayments, unsupported spending and questioned costs in the closeout audit of a shuttered Columbus charter school released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.
Lincoln Heights covered police officer’s payments months after he stepped down
The Village of Lincoln Heights (Hamilton County) made $1,330 in child support and legal payments on behalf of a police officer who was no longer employed by the village, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Mansfield City School District released from fiscal emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Mansfield City School District (Richland County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for three years.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Posted to Auditor of State’s Website
The fiscal year 2016 compliance and control engagement of JobsOhio has been completed by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016.
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.
Hilliard City School District Qualifies for 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 returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016.
Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson Receives Ohio Auditor’s First-Annual Public Integrity Award
Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson is the recipient of the Auditor of State’s first-annual Public Integrity Award for an Ohio prosecutor. The award recognizes a sheriff and a prosecutor for their cooperation and contributions to the Auditor’s office.
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.
Buckeye Lake School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Buckeye Lake School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lancaster Mayor Kuhn pleads guilty on charges related to failure to file tax returns
Lancaster Mayor Brian S. Kuhn today agreed to have his license as a certified public accountant revoked and plead guilty to two counts of attempted failure to file state tax returns for the years 2013 and 2014.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Higher Education Efficiency Bill Approved by General Assembly
Legislation granting the Auditor of State’s office authority to conduct performance audits of higher education institutions passed through the Ohio House of Representatives today and awaits Gov. John Kasich’s signature. It received Senate approval on Wednesday.
Auditor Yost applauds new requirement to review Ohio’s Educational Service Centers
Auditor of State Dave Yost issued this statement following the approval of language requiring his office to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the state’s 52 Educational Service Centers (ESCs).
Statement from Auditor Dave Yost on passing of Sen. John Glenn
Despite his enormous achievements, Sen. Glenn remained humble
Auditor Dave Yost issued the following statement following the passing of former U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn, who died today at the age of 95.
Overpayments Highlight Need to Monitor Compensation Rates
By the Auditor of State’s Office
The Auditor of State’s office identified thousands of dollars in overpayments this past year to township fiscal officers and trustees whose pay exceeded the rates permitted by state law.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 8, 2016.
Cincinnati City Schools Overpaid 561 Employees by Combined $413,449
The Cincinnati City School District (Hamilton County) erroneously overpaid 561 employees by a combined $413,449 in 2014, two-thirds of which has been returned to the district, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Crawford County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 1, 2016
Medicaid Transportation Company Owes State $186,555
A Medicaid transportation company based in Lucas County billed the state for hundreds of services that lacked proper supporting documentation, according to a Medicaid examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Darby Township Administrators Overpaid by $12,850
Darby Township (Union County) overpaid its fiscal officer and three trustees by a combined $12,850 over a span of two years, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Auditor Yost Releases Special Report on Open Enrollment
Open enrollment can boost a school district’s revenue if managed carefully but may result in a financial loss if associated costs and policy decisions are overlooked, Auditor Yost said in a special report released today.
Charter school operator sent to prison for taking funds earmarked for start-up school
A Columbus woman who took $88,750 earmarked to start a charter school in Powell was sentenced to three years in prison today by Delaware County Common Pleas Court Judge Everett H. Krueger.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
Madison County Sheriff James Sabin Receives Ohio Auditor’s First-Annual Public Integrity Award
James P. Sabin, Sheriff of Madison County is the recipient of the first-annual Public Integrity Award from the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office. The award recognizes a sheriff and a prosecutor for their cooperation and contributions to the Auditor’s office.
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.
Integrity Ambulance Service, LLC Owes State $478,094
More than $448,000 in improper Medicaid payments have been made to Integrity Ambulance Service, LLC (Darke County) as a result of transportation services being provided without proper authorization, according to an examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the City of Perrysburg (Wood County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 17, 2016.
Village of Wellsville Placed in Fiscal Emergency for Third Time
Auditor of State Dave Yost today placed the Village of Wellsville (Columbiana County) in a state of fiscal emergency for its third time, the most for any local government since the designation was created in 1979.
Rossford Transportation Improvement District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Rossford Transportation Improvement District (Wood County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Corning Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Corning (Perry County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Statement on 56-count Indictment of Former Niles Mayor Ralph A. Infante
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the indictment of former Niles Mayor Ralph A. Infante, who was indicted on 56 counts today:
Ohio State and Auditor of State partner to advance university’s efficiency goals
University is first higher-ed institution to undergo performance audit
To amplify the university’s ongoing efficiency work, The Ohio State University and the Auditor of State’s office will collaborate on the state’s first performance audit of a higher education institution.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 15, 2016.
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.
Ineligible Drivers, Missing Documentation Cited in Medicaid Examination
Transportation services provided by ineligible drivers and a lack of required documentation contributed to more than $300,000 in Medicaid overpayments to a provider located in Cuyahoga County, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Charter School Audit Finds Duplicate Payment to Janitor
A Lucas County charter school issued a duplicate payment to a janitor after he claimed a check for the first payment was lost or stolen, but the check eventually cleared the bank, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Lakemore Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Lakemore (Summit County) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than six years.
Audit Identifies Overpayments to Vernon Township Administrators
Vernon Township (Scioto County) overpaid its fiscal officer and three trustees by a total of $4,861, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Two Village of Wintersville Employees Overpaid More than $3,800
Two Village of Wintersville (Jefferson County) employees were overpaid a total amount of $3,816 during 2015, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Greene Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Greene Township (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Former Veterans Service Officer Sentenced for Theft of Funds and World War II Flag
A former director of the Pickaway County Veterans Service office was sentenced to three years in prison today and ordered to pay more than $19,200 in restitution for stealing thousands of dollars and a historical heirloom Nazi flag.
Errors Lead to $106,916 in Charges to Metropolitan Sewer District
The City of Cincinnati erroneously charged the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati $106,916, according to a financial audit of the sewer district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. Nearly half of the amount was related to payroll expenses for city employees not associated with MSD.
Audit Lauds Hubbard Schools for Careful Management of Open Enrollment Program
The Hubbard Exempted Village School District (Trumbull County) realized a $1 million net gain through the careful management of its open enrollment program, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The audit identified more than $1.1 million in potential savings.
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.
Former Village of Morrow Employee Improperly Reimbursed for Sick Leave
A former Village of Morrow (Warren County) employee received a $5,766 termination leave payout for 100 percent of his sick leave when county policy states that sick leave payout is at a rate of 25 percent. This resulted in a $3,057 overpayment that is owed to the Village, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Minerva Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Minerva (Stark County) on the “unauditable” list.
Hamilton County Gets Unmodified Financial Audit: First Time in More than a Decade
For the first time in more than a decade, the Auditor of State’s Office has issued an unmodified opinion of the audit of Hamilton County financial statements signaling an end to years of disagreements over the county’s spending of federal government funds intended for children’s services, which were instead spent on other job and family service programs.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 25, 2016.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 20, 2016.
Performance Audit Recommends Adjustments to Open Enrollment at Austintown Schools
The Austintown Local School District (Mahoning County) could save more than $766,000 by modifying its open enrollment practices, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The audit identified over $1.4 million in potential savings.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
Performance Audit Notes Effective Open Enrollment Practices, Identifies $990,900 in Savings
A performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost commended the Madison Local School District (Lake County) for its open enrollment practices and provided 11 recommendations to help it save $990,900.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Trumbull County Land Reutilization Corporation received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Berkshire Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Berkshire Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 13, 2016.
Former Paulding County Deputy Auditor Owes $6,263 for Theft
A former Paulding County deputy auditor who pleaded guilty to theft in office in September owes the county $6,263, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit: ODOT Could Save $3.5 Million with Data-Driven Improvements
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) could save up to $3.5 million annually by replacing outdated structures with more efficient facilities that are more strategically located, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Metro Regional Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Metro Regional Transit Authority (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The entity’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Complaint Regarding Horizon Science Academies
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the complaint referred to his office from Amsterdam & Partners regarding Horizon Science Academies.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 11
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
City of Norwood Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost elevated the City of Norwood (Hamilton County) to a state of fiscal emergency today as a result of deficit fund balances. The city has spent the past 12 years in fiscal watch.
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.
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.
City of Huber Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Huber Heights (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Miamisburg Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Fairview Park Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 6, 2016.
Ohio Auditor’s Survey Finds Many Local Governments Unaware of Anti-Fraud Services Offered by Banks
Nearly half of Ohio’s local governments surveyed recently said they are unfamiliar with fraud prevention services designed to safeguard their bank accounts against fraud.
Hamilton Township’s Former Fiscal Officer, Two Trustees Improperly Reimbursed
Three Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) public officials were improperly reimbursed $6,188 for medical and hospital expenses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Limaville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Limaville (Stark County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
Fiscal Officer Misused Village of Macksburg Debit Card
A fiscal officer owes $3,885 after state auditors found she used the Village of Macksburg’s (Washington County) debit card to make personal expenditures and unsupported ATM withdrawals.
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.
Montgomery County Qualifies for 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. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 29, 2016.
Former Probation Officer Repays Money She Stole from Madison County
A former Madison County Juvenile Court probation officer who in April pleaded guilty to theft in office has repaid the $1,815 she stole from a probationer, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Finds More Illegal Spending at Village of Martinsville
The amount of illegally spent tax dollars continues to add up at the Village of Martinsville (Clinton County), where state auditors previously found family members ran the village and used its funds for personal expenses.
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.
City of Pickerington Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Pickerington (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Bucyrus Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Ashland Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Ashland (Ashland County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of Obetz Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Village of Obetz (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Belmont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Belmont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Lebanon Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Lebanon (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Franklin Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Franklin (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Former Marion Utility Supervisor Still Owes $4,497
The City of Marion’s (Marion County) former utility supervisor has repaid $29,779 of the amount she stole from the city’s utility department, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Wayne Township Fiscal Officer Improperly Reimbursed $14,325
Wayne Township’s (Clermont County) fiscal officer was improperly reimbursed $14,325 for medical and hospital expenses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Groveport Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Groveport (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mount Vernon Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Rittman Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Rittman (Wayne County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Euclid Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Euclid (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cuyahoga County Ambulette Company Owes $109,668
A Cuyahoga County ambulette company owes the state $109,668 after a Medicaid examination found incomplete documentation and services provided by unqualified drivers.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 22, 2016.
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.
City of Napoleon Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Napoleon (Henry County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Madeira Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Madeira (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Wadsworth Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Wadsworth (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miami County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Miami County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of Rome Financial Records “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Rome (Adams County) on the “unauditable list” today after it failed to provide any financial records necessary to complete an audit.
Decatur Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Decatur Township (Lawrence County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 20
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the City of Bedford Heights (Cuyahoga County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Discusses Learning-Based Funding with Columbus Metropolitan Club
Auditor of State Dave Yost spoke to the Columbus Metropolitan Club today, continuing an open dialogue on proposed learning-based funding for Ohio’s electronic schools.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 15, 2016.
Franklin County Medicaid Provider Overpaid $573,184
A Columbus-based home health agency was overpaid to the tune of $573,000 because it provided services with unqualified aides and billed the state before obtaining proper service authorization.
More Findings Issued Against Former Drug Task Force Director
The former director of the Columbiana County Drug Task Force who pleaded guilty to theft in office in 2014 owes another $4,603, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Solon Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Solon (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Lakewood Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Lakewood (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mentor Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mentor (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Sharonville Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Stark County Qualifies for 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. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
West Chester Township Qualifies for 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. The township’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Warren County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Warren County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Legislative Update: House Bill 5
By the Auditor of State’s Office
A bill aimed at boosting efficiency in Ohio’s local governments passed through the Ohio House of Representatives in May and was signed by Governor Kasich June 14.
Village of Johnstown Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Johnstown (Licking County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
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.
City of Cleveland Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Cleveland (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Toledo Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Toledo (Lucas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mason Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mason (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 8, 2016.
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.
City of Westlake Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Westlake (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Adjusting Class Size Limits Could Save Cincinnati Schools Millions
Increasing class size limits for grades K-3 is one of several steps the Cincinnati City School District (Hamilton County) can take to save more than $11.3 million, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Former Franklin County Medicaid Provider Overpaid $4.9 Million
A Medicaid examination of Great Nursing Care, Inc. (Franklin County) found the home health agency was overpaid $4.9 million because it provided services with unqualified employees and billed for services before obtaining proper authorization.
The overpayment is the largest amount identified in a Medicaid examination since Auditor Yost took office in 2011.
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.
City of Conneaut Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Conneaut (Ashtabula County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Shaker Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Shaker Heights (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.
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.
City of Kent Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Kent (Portage County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Defiance Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Defiance (Defiance County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Sandusky Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Sandusky (Erie County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Butler County Transportation Improvement District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Butler County Transportation Improvement District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Harrison Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Harrison (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Greene County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Greene County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Northmont City Schools Taking Steps to Save $626,500
The Northmont City School District (Montgomery County) could save more than $2.2 million by adjusting staffing, benefits and bus levels, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Newton Falls Joint Fire District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Newton Falls Joint Fire District (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 30, 2016.
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.
Richland County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Richland County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cleveland Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cleveland Public Library (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 25, 2016.
City of Huron Council Members Received Mid-Term Pay Raises
Current and former City of Huron (Erie County) council members owe a combined $19,800 for accepting mid-term pay raises, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Mifflin Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Bank reconciliations that do not include all bank accounts or agree to Township ledgers prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Mifflin Township (Richland County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Laketran Qualifies for 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. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Springdale Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Springdale (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Monroe Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Monroe (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Maumee Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Maumee (Lucas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Upper Arlington Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Upper Arlington (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Portage County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Portage County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Wayne County Qualifies for 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. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Newark Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Newark (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miami Valley Risk Management Association Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Risk Management Association (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The association’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Hamilton Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Marysville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Marysville (Union County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Dover Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Dover (Tuscarawas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
Fairfield Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Fairfield Township (Columbiana County) on the “unauditable” list.
Treasurer Josh Mandel and Auditor Dave Yost Announce OhioCheckbook.com Integration with Local Government Accounting Portal
Online Reporting System Leverages Technology to Streamline and Simplify Local Government Transparency
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and Ohio Auditor Dave Yost announced today the partnership between OhioCheckbook.com and the Auditor’s Uniform Accounting Network (UAN). Local governments utilizing UAN can now, through the website UANlink.OhioAuditor.gov, submit their year-end financial reports to the Auditor and choose to have UAN transmit their checkbook level spending to the OhioCheckbook.com in a quick, easy and convenient process.
Audit releases for Thursday, Aug. 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 18, 2016.
Poor Management, Weak Policies and Communications Problems Behind District’s Failure to Collect $8.38 Million
Confusion caused by an overlap in reimbursement requests from the federal E-rate program and a change in the Cleveland Municipal School District’s E-rate administration led to the district’s failure to file for nearly $8.4 million in reimbursements for internet connectivity and communications equipment.
Closed Columbus Charter Schools Owe Combined $62,211
Two closed Columbus charter schools owe a combined $62,211 after reviews by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) found they submitted inaccurate student data to the state, according to audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Middletown Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Middletown (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
Village of Alexandria Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Alexandria (Licking County) on the “unauditable” list.
More than 320 Education Leaders Attend Two-day Summit on Community Schools
Education leaders who gathered at a Charter School Summit in Columbus heard from the nation's foremost experts on community schools, discussing how to interpret recent changes in Ohio law that will improve accountability and listening to inspirational speeches from widely respected speakers and charter school graduates.
Auditor Yost Calls on Legislature to Reform Virtual School Funding
Auditor Dave Yost today called on the General Assembly to review how community schools using electronic learning are funded, suggesting reforms based on how much a child learns should play a key role in determining how a virtual school is paid.
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.
Columbus Metropolitan Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 11, 2016.
Former Library Fiscal Officer Owes $36,407
The Preble County District Library’s former fiscal officer failed to pay withheld income taxes and pension contributions, resulting in $36,407 in fees and penalties, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Treasurer’s Office Employee Owes $855 for Theft
Former Fairfield County Treasurer’s Office employee Christina Fox stole $855 from the treasurer’s vault for personal use, according to an audit of the county released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Mahoning County Medicaid Provider Owes $486,838
A Medicaid examination of Angel Carriers LLC (Mahoning County) found the provider was ineligible to receive reimbursement for 99 percent of services tested from July 2011 through June 2014.
Former School District Treasurer Owes $6,292
The former treasurer of the Cuyahoga Heights Local School District (Cuyahoga County) took 25 paid days off work that she was not entitled to, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Steubenville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Steubenville (Jefferson County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Troy Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Troy (Miami County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Westerville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Westerville (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
Mark Township Owes Village of Sherwood $6,400
Mark Township (Defiance County) went more than a year without paying the Village of Sherwood for fire and emergency medical services, according to an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Northern Union County Joint Fire and EMS District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Northern Union County Joint Fire and EMS District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Whitehall Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Whitehall (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 4, 2016.
Unsupported, Improper Spending Cited in Village of Cloverdale Audit
The Village of Cloverdale (Putnam County) racked up $13,684 in unsupported expenditures and $5,554 in late payment fees and overdraft charges, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
uditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Berea Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Berea (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Medina Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Medina (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Wyoming Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Wyoming (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Northwood Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Northwood (Wood County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
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.
Central Ohio Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Loveland Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Loveland (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Beavercreek Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 28, 2016.
Audit Finds Improper Leave Payouts to Former City Employees
The City of Green (Summit County) improperly issued $30,321 in leave payouts to two former employees, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Sidney Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Sidney (Shelby County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Vandalia Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Vandalia (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Louisville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Louisville (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
Cincinnati Medicaid Provider Overpaid $688,292
Citywide Incorporated, a Cincinnati Medicaid provider, was overpaid $688,292 for services it provided because it employed unqualified employees, billed for services that were not properly documented, and used the same documentation to bill for multiple claims.
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.
Knox County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Knox County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Grove City Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Grove City (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 21, 2016.
Statement on 30-Count Indictment of Former Mt. Sterling Village Administrator
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the indictment of former Mt. Sterling Village Administrator Joseph A. Johnson by the Madison County grand jury.
Coventry Local School District Could Save $1.8 Million
A performance audit of the Coventry Local School District (Summit County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost identified more than $1.8 million in potential savings, mostly by reducing the number of open enrollment students it accepts. The district admits the most open enrollment students in the state.
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.
City of Springboro Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Springboro (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Brunswick Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brunswick (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The commission’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Deerfield Township Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Deerfield Township (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The township’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cleveland Metropolitan Park District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The park’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Newport Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete and unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Newport Township (Washington County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 19, 2016.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 14, 2016.
School District Overpaid 101 Employees by Combined $19,419
A payroll error caused 101 employees to receive a total of $19,419 in overpayments, according to an audit of the Gibsonburg Exempted Village School District (Sandusky County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Finds Improper, Unsupported Payments to Superintendent
Miami Valley Academies (Montgomery County) paid its superintendent more than $10,000 that she was not authorized to receive, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Orrville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Orrville (Wayne County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Qualifies for 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. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lake Metroparks Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lake Metroparks (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The metroparks’ excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Painesville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Painesville (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Hilliard Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Hilliard (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of North Olmsted Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Indictment of Hillsboro Mayor
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the indictment of Hillsboro Mayor W. Drew Hastings by the Highland County grand jury:
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 12, 2016.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Franklin County Board of Elections
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the indictments of Franklin County Board of Elections Director William A. Anthony Jr. and former Fiscal Officer Brenna Umbstaetter.
Former Village of Sabina Police Officer Owes $1,040
A former Village of Sabina (Clinton County) police officer responsible for the police department’s drug buy fund owes $1,040 after he failed to properly produce the money upon request, according to an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
New Straitsville Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the New Straitsville Public Library (Perry County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Pataskala Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Brecksville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brecksville (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost to Congress: Rooting Out Food Stamp Fraud Protects the Poor and Taxpayers
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost today told Congress that he does not believe fraud is rampant in Ohio’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but said it does exist and is “significant” given that $2.5 billion in food stamp benefits are issued to Ohioans each year.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 7, 2016.
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.
Scioto Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Scioto Township (Jackson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Clermont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Clermont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
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.
Great Parks of Hamilton County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Great Parks of Hamilton County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The park’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Worthington Libraries Qualifies for 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 returned a clean audit report. The libraries’ excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Releases Niles City School District from Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Niles City School District (Trumbull County) from fiscal watch, a status it held for more than 13 years.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Auditor Yost Releases Report on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
An audit of Ohio’s $2.5 billion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has found system weaknesses which allow for benefits of the dead to be claimed, accounts to build excessive balances, questionable out-of-state transactions and other instances of potential fraud.
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.
City of Grandview Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Grandview Heights (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Oxford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Oxford (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cuyahoga County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Passing of John F. Wolfe
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the passing of John F. Wolfe.
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.
City of Columbus Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Columbus (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Tallmadge Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Tallmadge (Summit) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Village of Belmore Financial Records “Unauditable”
Financial records and bank reconciliations that appear incomplete and were not provided prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Belmore (Putnam County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
City of Bedford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Bedford (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Qualifies for 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. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 21, 2016.
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.
City of Powell Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Willoughby Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Willoughby (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority Qualifies for 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. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 16, 2016.
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.
Gov. Kasich Signs Efficiency-Boosting Bill into Law
Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 5 into law today, allowing local governments and state agencies to request feasibility studies from the Auditor of State’s office. The studies will measure the potential benefits of sharing resources with neighboring entities.
Village of Newcomerstown Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Newcomerstown (Tuscarawas) from fiscal emergency, a status it held for more than four and a half years.
Audit releases for Tuesday, June 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 14, 2016.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Adams County Regional Water District received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Warns of Cybercrimes Targeting Local Governments
Auditor of State Dave Yost today warned treasurers, fiscal officers and others responsible for spending public money that cybercrimes targeting government are on the rise and urged them to be on alert.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 9, 2016.
Lykens Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Lykens Township (Crawford County) on the “unauditable” list.
Jackson Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Irreconcilable and unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Jackson Township (Ashland County) on the “unauditable” list for the fourth year in a row.
Warren Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Warren Township (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Canton City School District Could Save More than $2.6 Million
More than $2.6 million in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Canton City School District (Stark County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
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.
City of Kettering Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Kettering (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 2, 2016.
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.
Franklin County Medicaid Providers Owe Combined $1.5 Million
Medicaid examinations of two Franklin County providers identified more than $1.5 million in recoverable findings, according to reports released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 31, 2016.
City of Fostoria Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the City of Fostoria in a state of fiscal emergency today as a result of deficit fund balances.
Charter School Employee Stole $32,393 from Student Collections
An administrative assistant pocketed $32,393 that she was supposed to deposit into the Westside Community School of the Arts’ (Cuyahoga County) bank account, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Philo Officials, Employees Received Unsupported Payments
Village of Philo (Muskingum County) officials and employees received more than $4,700 in payments that lacked sufficient supporting documentation or village council approval, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Ohio House’s Passage of House Bill 5
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the Ohio House of Representatives’ passage of House Bill 5.
Franklin County Medicaid Provider Over-Reimbursed $708,998
Zimam Holdings, LLC, dba Zimam Home Healthcare (Franklin County) provided services with unqualified employees and billed for services before obtaining authorization from a physician, according to an examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Logan-Hocking Local Schools Owe Ohio Medicaid Nearly $26,000
The Logan-Hocking Local School District (Hocking County) received $25,345 in Medicaid overpayments over a span of three years, according to a Medicaid examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Strongsville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Strongsville (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Second ‘Surprise’ Head Count of Schools Shows Progress; Improvements Still Needed
A second unannounced statewide head count of community school attendance found that attendance among non-Dropout Recovery and Prevention schools has improved, according to a report released today by Ohio Auditor Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 19, 2016.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
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.
Audit Finds $7,047 in Overpayments at Coshocton City Schools
Three Coshocton City School District (Coshocton County) employees were overpaid a combined $7,047 during fiscal year 2015, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 12, 2016.
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.
Rolling Hills Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Rolling Hills Local School District (Guernsey County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
More than $100,000 in Findings Issued Against Closed Charter Schools
Two closed northern Ohio charter schools received a combined $113,260 more than they should have from the state, according to audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
16th Year of Fraud Conference Sees Continued Increase in Turnout, Interest in Fraud Prevention
Nearly 700 People Attend First Day of Two-Day Conference
When Janice D’Alessandro worked on her first statewide Fraud Conference in 2002, about 115 people attended the training program offered through the state Auditor’s office.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 10
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
Annual Fraud-Prevention Conference Draws Experts from Public, Private Sectors
Fraud can strike anywhere weak internal controls and opportunities for easy money exist.
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office catches much of it at the state and local government levels – more than $22 million in illegally spent or stolen public dollars since 2011. But the Auditor’s examinations are limited to public entities funded by tax dollars.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the McDonald Local School District (Trumbull County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Ohio Charter School Summit
Auditor of State Dave Yost will host Ohio’s first statewide Charter School Summit this summer to provide school educators and administrators with financial, professional and academic training.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 5
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
Auditor Dave Yost Receives National Recognition
Commending him for his “bold recommendations” to improve the governance over Ohio’s charter schools, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools today named Ohio Auditor Dave Yost as one of its 10 “charter school champions.”
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost on Ohio Supreme Court Ruling
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding today’s Ohio Supreme Court ruling on White v. King.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
Hundreds of Officials Turn Out for Anti-Fraud Training
About 650 local officials – including mayors, school board members, financial officers and attorneys – participated in training to detect fraud and theft through a new statewide initiative of Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Shuttered Cincinnati Charter School Owes $11,147
A Cincinnati charter school that closed its doors in 2014 has yet to repay $11,147 to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), according to the school’s closeout audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Cardinal Joint Fire District Overpaid Chief $16,360
The Cardinal Joint Fire District (Mahoning County) overpaid its chief $16,360 over a three-year period, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Anti-Fraud Workshops: “Auditor Yost needs to make this training mandatory”
The impact of fraud on our public institutions is devastating: $3 million from a county, $1.2 million at a community schools and $1.1 million at 19 schools in one district.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Ohio Valley Employment Resource (Washington County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Village of Newtonsville Placed in Fiscal Caution
Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Newtonsville (Clermont County) in a state of fiscal caution today and added it to the “unauditable list” as a result of significant deficiencies in its financial records.
Statement from Auditor Dave Yost on Village of Lincoln Heights
After a careful review of the Village of Lincoln Heights’ (Hamilton County) financial circumstances, we have determined the village does not meet the standards required by law to be placed in a fiscal distress status.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 26
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
$23,231 in Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer
A former Madison Township (Guernsey County) fiscal officer charged with theft in office earlier this year has repaid $23,231 in findings for recovery issued in an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 21, 2016.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Posted to Auditor of State’s Website
The fiscal year 2015 compliance and control engagement of JobsOhio has been completed by the KPMG LLP auditing firm. As part of the agreement signed between the Auditor of State’s office and JobsOhio, the report is now available to the public via the Auditor of State’s website.
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.
Auditor Yost Recognizes Willoughby-Eastlake City School District for Clean Audit
Auditor of State Dave Yost presented the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District (Lake County) with Auditor of State Award Wednesday at the Cuyahoga County Public Library.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 14, 2016.
Village of Hemlock Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Hemlock (Perry County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Franklin County Medicaid Provider Owes More Than $2.1 Million
Shifo Healthcare Services, LLC (Franklin County) employed aides with no first aid certification, contributing to more than $2.1 million in recoverable findings – the largest amount identified in a Medicaid examination since Auditor of State Dave Yost took office in 2011.
Sushi, Room Service Among Charges on Village Credit Card
Village of Shreve (Wayne County) employees racked up unsupported charges for sushi and room service on a village credit card, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 12, 2016.
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.
The Pitfalls of Petty Cash
By the Auditor of State’s Office
Petty cash funds can offer local governments an easy method of payment when the need arises to make small, occasional purchases.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Statewide Fraud Training Draws Capacity Crowd; Six More Free Sessions Planned
More than 70 public officials and employees were trained yesterday on how to prevent fraud or detect it as soon as possible as part of a series of seminars provided by State Auditor Dave Yost’s office.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 5, 2016.
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.
Buckeye Valley Local School District Spent $9,750 on Political Activities
Buckeye Valley Local School District (Delaware County) spent $9,750 on political activities to help promote a bond levy campaign, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The money has since been repaid to the district.
Auditor of State’s Office Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Auditor of State’s office received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2015.
Gallipolis City School District Could Save More Than $1 Million
More than $1 million in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Gallipolis City School District (Gallia County) released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the sentencing of former Preble County Historical Society Executive Director Mellanie “Jane” Lightner.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 31, 2016.
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.
Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
Rocky River City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Rocky River City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The Rocky River City School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Kenston Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Kenston Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Good finance is important to everything government does,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books.”
Keystone Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Good finance is important to everything government does,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books.”
Pickerington Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Pickerington Local School District (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Pickerington Local School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Mahoning County Charter School Owes Ohio Medicaid $15,675
Summit Academy - Youngstown (Mahoning County) billed for services for students who were absent or not even enrolled on the dates of service, according to a Medicaid audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Bedford City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Bedford City School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
West Clermont Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the West Clermont Local School District (Clermont County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Good finance is important to everything government does,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 24, 2016.
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.
Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Southern Hills Joint Vocational School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
Cuyahoga County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $432,576
Emmanuel Ventures Limited, LLC (Cuyahoga County) failed to maintain original trip documentation and had no qualified drivers, according to an audit released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Appoints Former Dispatch Editor Ben Marrison as Communications Director
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today that former Columbus Dispatch Editor Ben Marrison will be joining the Auditor of State’s office as Communications Director for the Public Affairs Department.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 22, 2016.
$36,221 in Revoked Bonuses Still Owed to Columbus City Schools
Current and former Columbus City School District (Franklin County) employees still owe $36,221 in revoked bonuses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. However, the school district has recovered the majority of the $357,655 revoked in 2014.
Milford Exempted Village School District Owes Ohio Medicaid $22,870
Poor billing controls resulted in more than $22,000 in overpayments to the Milford Exempted Village School District (Clermont County), according to a Medicaid audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Athens City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Athens City School District (Athens County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Good finance is important to everything government does,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books.”
Sylvania City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sylvania City School District (Lucas County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Good finance is important to everything government does,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books.”
Elyria City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Elyria City School District (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Elyria City School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
Northwest Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Northwest Local School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Northwest Local School District’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Community College Leaders Voice Support for House Bill 384
The Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) voted unanimously today to pass a resolution in support of House Bill 384.
Audit of Good Hope Township Finds $5,900 in Overpayments
Overpayments to Good Hope Township’s (Hocking County) trustees and fiscal officer resulted in findings for recovery totaling $5,909 in an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Franklin County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $139,655
Tashay 1 Home Healthcare, Inc. (Franklin County) billed for services before obtaining proper authorization and provided services with employees who were unqualified, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
State of Ohio Single Audit Released
The annual review of the state’s federal financial assistance programs for FY 2015 was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Lakota Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lakota Local School District (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Springfield City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Springfield City School District (Clark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
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.
New Albany-Plain Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 25, 2016.
Charter Schools Improperly Improperly Paid Board Members for Attending Meetings
The charter school management company, Concept Schools, improperly paid board members at four northeast Ohio charter schools for attending board meetings, according to audits of the schools released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
West Geauga Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Whitehall City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Whitehall City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Winton Woods City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Winton Woods City School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miamisburg City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miamisburg City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 23, 2016.
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.
Oak Hills Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Oak Hills Local School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Dublin City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 18, 2016.
Auditor Yost Recognizes Taxpayer Heroes
Auditor of State Dave Yost presented Taxpayer Hero Awards to three communities on Monday in recognition of their successful collaboration at the Southwest Summit Communications Center.
Special Audit of Environmental Services Department Released
A former customer service specialist pocketed more than $15,000 in cash received by the Montgomery County Environmental Services Department, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Lack of Documentation Results in More Findings at Charter School
Unsupported expenditures and bank withdrawals resulted in findings for recovery totaling more than $19,100 in the final audit of the now-closed General Chappie James Leadership Academy (Montgomery County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Newark City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Newark City School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Shaker Heights City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Shaker Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Streetsboro City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
Special Audit: Taxpayers Covered Travel Costs for Spouses
A treasurer and six board members at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio racked up more than $9,200 in spouse-related travel costs on ESC credit cards, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Village of Barnesville Fiscal Officer Stole $16,156
Former Village of Barnesville (Belmont County) Fiscal Officer Darla Fuller made more than 100 personal expenditures using a village credit card, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Portsmouth City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Portsmouth City School District (Scioto County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Heath City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Heath City School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 4, 2016.
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.
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Butler Technology and Career Development Schools (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 9, 2016.
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.
Hudson City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hudson City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Greenville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Greenville City School District (Darke County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Beavercreek City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Beavercreek City School District (Greene County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Launches Special Audit at Metropolitan Sewer District
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today the launch of a special audit of the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of Greater Cincinnati. The special audit comes at the request of Hamilton County and Cincinnati officials in light of recent concerns about MSD’s competitive bidding, contracts and payments. The Auditor of State’s Special Audit Task Force met today to review the information and determined a special audit is appropriate.
Family and Children First Council Audit Identifies Misspent Funds
The Morgan County General Health District spent more than $10,800 in Help Me Grow funds that it should have transferred to the county’s Family and Children First Council, according to an audit of the council released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 4, 2016.
Special Audit of Perrysburg Schools Released
Former Perrysburg Schools employee Eric Whitson stole more than $479,800 from the district, and nearly $181,900 from the Bowling Green Bobcat Athletic Boosters, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Sycamore Community City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sycamore Community City School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The center’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 2, 2016.
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.
Kettering City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Kettering City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Sandusky City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 28, 2016.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the Ohio House’s passage of House Bill 384.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the Ohio Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 60 - legislation to rename a portion of I-670 the Dana G. "Buck" Rinehart Memorial Highway.
Lack of Documentation Cited in Family & Children First Council Audit
Lack of documentation for gift cards purchased by the Highland County Family & Children First Council resulted in a $575 finding for recovery, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Brunswick City School District Could Save $2 Million
More than $2 million in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Brunswick City School District (Medina County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Summit County Educational Service Center Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Summit County Educational Service Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The center’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Receives Award from the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities
Auditor of State Dave Yost today received the President’s Partnering for Quality Award at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities’ annual membership luncheon.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 26, 2016.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 21, 2016.
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.
Avon Lake City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Support Builds for House Bill 384
Support is growing for House Bill 384 to expand performance audits to Ohio’s public colleges and universities. Key testimony provided today to the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee highlighted the merits of the legislation. Those providing testimony included nationally-known economist Dr. Richard Vedder and Greg Lawson of The Buckeye Institute. The bill passed out of the committee on a unanimous vote.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Pioneer Career and Technology Center (Richland County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Lakewood Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lakewood Local School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The school’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 14, 2016.
Wheelchair Express, LLC Owes Ohio Medicaid $163,100
Wheelchair Express, LLC (Franklin County) had no qualified drivers and billed Ohio Medicaid for attendant services that were never provided, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The institute’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Highland Local School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Perry Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Perry Local School District (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cardinal Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cardinal Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mayfield City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
North Ridgeville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the North Ridgeville City School District (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the sentencing of former Perrysburg Exempted Village School District employee Eric Whitson.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
Berkshire Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Berkshire Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 7, 2016.
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.
Granville Exempted Village School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Granville Exempted Village School District (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Berea City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Berea City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Beachwood City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Beachwood City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Western Brown Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Western Brown Local School District (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Princeton City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Princeton City School District (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 5, 2016.
Scioto Township Audit Identifies $4,669 in Overpayments
A series of payroll errors resulted in more than $4,600 in overpayments to Scioto Township (Ross County) trustees and its former fiscal officer, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Unionville Center Financial Records “Unauditable”
Unprovided financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Unionville Center (Union County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Westlake City School District Qualifies for 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. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Olentangy Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Olentangy Local School District (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mentor Exempted Village School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mentor Exempted Village School District (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 31, 2015.
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.
Lancaster City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lancaster City School District (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Westerville City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Westerville City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Nordonia Hills City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Nordonia Hills City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Ambulance Service, Inc. Owes Ohio Medicaid $82,500
Ambulance Service, Inc. (Jefferson County) billed for services that lacked proper documentation and hired two drivers who had no first aid and/or CPR certification prior to rendering services, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Risingsun Collected Incorrect Court Costs
The Village of Risingsun’s Mayor’s Court (Wood County) failed to collect and remit more than $11,000 in court costs, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 29, 2015.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 24, 2015.
Worthington City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Worthington City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Mifflin Township Employee Falsified Timesheet Hours
A former part-time Mifflin Township (Franklin County) employee submitted timesheet hours that overlapped with her full-time job at the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI), according to audits of the township released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 22, 2015.
Village of Newton Falls Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Newton Falls (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
Mason City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mason City School District (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 17, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Crawford County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to former Perrysburg Exempted Village School District employee Eric Whitson’s guilty plea today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Upper Arlington City School District (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 10, 2015.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
Coventry Local School District Placed in Fiscal Emergency
The inability to submit an acceptable financial recovery plan that eliminates the projected current year deficit prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Coventry Local School District (Summit County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Greene County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 3, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Brown County Metropolitan Housing Authority received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Summit County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $167,200
A to B Transportation, LLC (Summit County) employed a driver with no driver’s license and no first aid or CPR certifications, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
Village of Lewisville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Lewisville (Monroe County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Fairview Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Fairview (Guernsey County) on the “unauditable” list.
Atwater Township Audit Identifies $7,935 in Overpayments
Nearly a dozen Atwater Township (Portage County) employees and officials received an extra paycheck, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the County Risk Sharing Authority, Inc. (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 19, 2015.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 17, 2015.
Hamilton County Agricultural Society Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Hamilton County Agricultural Society on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Lawrence County Academy Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Lawrence County Academy on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 12, 2015.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 10, 2015.
Statewide School Head Count Conducted Today
As promised in September, Auditor of State Dave Yost conducted an attendance count today at 10 traditional public schools and 45 charter schools statewide.
Morgan Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Morgan Township (Butler County) on the “unauditable” list.
North Hills Water District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the North Hills Water District (Summit County) on the “unauditable” list.
Starr Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Starr Township (Hocking County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Confirms Paulding County Probation Department Theft
The former director of probation services for the Paulding County Court Probation Department illegally collected $10,000 in cash from probationers, created fake receipts and never deposited the money with the county, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. Emily Munger was indicted on charges of theft in office and tampering with records in September.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 5, 2015.
House Bill 384 Introduced Today
Proposed Legislation Grants Auditor of State Authority to Conduct Performance Audits of Institutions of Higher Learning
Auditor of State Dave Yost partnered with members of the Ohio General Assembly to draft House Bill 384, which gives the Auditor of State’s office the authority to conduct performance audits of Ohio’s institutions of higher education. Representatives Tim Schaffer and Mike Duffey today introduced the legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Buckeye Valley Local Schools Audit Released
Public Dollars May Not Be Used For Campaigns
A public relations firm received public money to promote a bond levy campaign for the Buckeye Valley Local School District (Delaware County), according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The work included campaign polling, and even a sidebar $15,000 “win bonus” agreement between the architecture and the public relations firms. The levy failed, so the bonus was never paid.
City of Madeira Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Madeira (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Athens County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Athens County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Butler County Qualifies for 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.
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.
Lack of Documentation Cited in Cincinnati Charter School Audit
Expenses with no supporting documentation led to $875 in findings for recovery in the initial and final audit of the Leadership Academy of Mathematics and Science of Cincinnati (Hamilton County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Butler County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $72,100
Universal Transportation Systems, LLC (Butler County), formerly known as Winton Transportation, LLC, employed eight drivers with lapses in first aid and/or CPR certification and billed for transports that were not covered by the Medicaid program or for transports that did not occur, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Special Audit of Horizon Science and Noble Academies Released
Horizon Science and Noble Academies in Ohio need to put in writing their formal procedures for administering state-mandated tests, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. However, the audit found no evidence to support allegations of assessment irregularities.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the City of London (Madison County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
City of Rossford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Rossford (Wood County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Sharonville Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Franklin Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Franklin (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mason Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mason (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 15, 2015.
Land Reutilization Corporation Audit Identifies $17,777 Double Payment
The Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation paid the same invoice twice resulting in an overpayment of $17,777, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Center Township Audit Identifies $11,838 in Overpayments
Center Township’s (Columbiana County) fiscal officer and three trustees were paid at higher rates than their annual budget allowed, resulting in overpayments totaling $11,838, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
$1,340 in Findings Issued in Village of Milton Center Audit
Four Village of Milton Center (Wood County) councilmembers voted to approve $1,340 in payments for snow plowing services that they provided, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Groveport Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Groveport (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Defiance Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Defiance (Defiance County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
City of South Euclid Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of South Euclid (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of Obetz Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Village of Obetz (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The village’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 13, 2015.
Pickaway County Medicaid Provider Owes $1.3 Million
AccentCare Home Health of California, Inc. (Pickaway County) employed 15 personal care aides with no first aid certification and billed for services that lacked supporting documentation, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Liberty Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Liberty Township (Knox County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in support of the General Assembly's expected passage of Sub. H.B. No. 2 to reform Ohio's charter school system.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 8, 2015.
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.
Worthington Libraries Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Worthington Libraries (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The libraries’ excellent record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Conneaut Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Conneaut (Ashtabula County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Library Deputy Fiscal Officer Stole $26,062
A former deputy fiscal officer failed to deposit more than $26,000 into the Westerville School District Library’s (Franklin County) bank accounts, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Special Audit of Columbus Tutoring Program Released
$850,000 in Findings for Recovery Issued
A total of 27 tutoring service providers charged the Columbus City School District $850,000 for tutoring that never happened or for students that were no longer in the district, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 6, 2015.
Auditor Yost Releases Hamilton Township from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Hamilton Township (Warren County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since April 2014.
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.
City of Bucyrus Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Whitehall Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Whitehall (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
City of Huber Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Huber Heights (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audits Released Today, September 30
Auditor of State Dave Yost’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 misuse of public money.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 1, 2015.
Former Preble County Historical Society Executive Director Indicted
An Auditor of State partnership with the Preble County Prosecutor and Sheriff led to the indictment of former Preble County Historical Society Executive Director Mellanie “Jane” Lightner.
York Township, Water Authority Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place York Township and the York Township Water Authority (Belmont County) on the “unauditable” list.
$560,300 in Potential Savings Identified at Jefferson Township
More than $560,000 in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of Jefferson Township (Franklin County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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
Village of Cloverdale Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Cloverdale (Putnam County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Former Fiscal Director Spent Juvenile Court Funds on Herself
The former fiscal director for the Wood County Juvenile Court took court deposits home and used the money as a personal loan to herself, according to an audit of the county released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Village of North Baltimore Utility Clerk Stole $79,123
A former Village of North Baltimore (Wood County) utility clerk pocketed $79,123 in cash that she was supposed to deposit into the village’s bank account, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Blue Ash Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Blue Ash (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Belmont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Belmont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 24, 2015.
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.
City of Louisville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Louisville (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 22, 2015.
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.
City of Mount Vernon Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Recommendations Provided to Central State University
A larger oversight role by the board of trustees and collecting on significant past-due accounts will go a long way in addressing Central State University’s fiscal watch status, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Recommendations Provided to Owens State Community College
Auditor of State Dave Yost made recommendations today to Owens State Community College that will aid the board of trustees in addressing the college’s fiscal watch status.
Lawrence County Audit Identifies $11,659 Overpayment
The fiscal officer for the Lawrence County Department Job and Family Services (LCDJFS) was overpaid $11,659 for undocumented overtime work, according to the county’s 2012 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 17, 2015.
$6,020 in Findings Issued in Village of Wintersville Audit
Missing magistrate court funds and a series of payroll errors resulted in $6,020 in findings for recovery in an audit of the Village of Wintersville (Jefferson County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Clarksville Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Past due accounts payables, deficit fund balances and a treasury deficiency prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Clarksville (Clinton County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
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.
Former Paulding County Director of Probation Services Indicted
An Auditor of State partnership with Paulding County law enforcement led to the indictment of former Director of Probation Services Emily Munger. She was indicted on one charge of theft in office and one charge of tampering with records.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 15, 2015.
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.
Summit County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Summit County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Springdale Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Springdale (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Upper Arlington Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Upper Arlington (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Good Hope Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Good Hope Township (Hocking County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 10, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Cuyahoga Heights Community Improvement Corporation (Cuyahoga County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Warren County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Warren County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Metro Regional Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Metro Regional Transit Authority (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Avon Lake Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Avon Lake (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Pickerington Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Pickerington (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Northwest Ambulance District Employee Owes $7,500
A former Northwest Ambulance District (Ashtabula County) employee falsified timesheets to get paid an extra $7,500, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
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.
City of Dublin Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Dublin (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Releases Report on Community School Sponsorships
A special audit of community school sponsorships released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost highlights the need for increased sponsor oversight of schools as part of community school reform legislation pending in the Ohio General Assembly.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 3, 2015.
Village of Bremen Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Bremen (Fairfield County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
City of Kent Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Kent (Portage County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Cleveland Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Cleveland Heights (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Shaker Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Shaker Heights (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Richland County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Richland County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
$11,400 in Findings Issued in Cass Township Audit
A township trustee voted to approve $11,406 in payments for excavating equipment rental and services he and his son provided, according to an audit of Cass Township (Hancock County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the sentencing of former Columbus City Schools Administrator Michael Dodds.
Jersey Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Jersey Township (Licking County) on the “unauditable” list.
City of Westlake Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Westlake (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 27, 2015.
City of Hamilton Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Butler County Transportation Improvement District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Butler County Transportation Improvement District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 25, 2015.
City of East Liverpool Financial Records “Unauditable”
Inaccurate bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the City of East Liverpool (Columbiana County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 20, 2015.
Solid Waste Authority Audit Identifies $33,000 Overpayment
An overpayment to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) led to a $33,001 finding for recovery in an audit of the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) (Franklin County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
City of Beavercreek Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
City of the Independence Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of the Independence (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Napoleon Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Napoleon (Henry County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Great Parks of Hamilton County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Great Parks of Hamilton County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The park district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Miami Valley Risk Management Association Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Risk Management Association (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The association’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Marysville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Marysville (Union County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Steubenville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Steubenville (Jefferson County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 18, 2015.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 13, 2015.
$34,700 in Findings Issued Against Former Superintendent
Former Superintendent Bradley Martin gambled during work hours and bought iPads the district never saw, racking up $34,739 in findings for recovery in a special audit of the Tecumseh Local School District (Clark County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Preble County District Library Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Preble County District Library on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the City of Fairlawn (Summit County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Greene County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Greene County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Brook Park Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 11, 2015.
Lack of Documentation Cited in Charter School Audit
A former principal’s undocumented fuel purchases led to a $1,000 finding for recovery in an audit of the Academy for Educational Excellence (Lucas County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Westerville Industry and Commerce Corporation (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Northwestern Water and Sewer District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Northwestern Water and Sewer District (Wood County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 6, 2015.
Columbus Metropolitan Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Metropolitan Library (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
City of Fairborn Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Fairborn (Greene County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Regional Income Tax Agency Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Regional Income Tax Agency (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The agency’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Fairview Park Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Union County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Union County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cleveland Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cleveland Public Library (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Warren Water Authority Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Warren Water Authority (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 4, 2015.
Former East Cleveland Public Library Fiscal Officer Owes $11,300
Overpayments to a former fiscal officer led to $11,317 in findings for recovery in an audit of the East Cleveland Public Library (Cuyahoga County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Village of Barnesville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Barnesville (Belmont County) on the “unauditable” list.
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.
Portage County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Portage County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Geauga County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Geauga County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Solon Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Solon (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Knox County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Knox County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Central Ohio Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The transit authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
$4,350 in Findings Issued in City Day Community School Audit
Improper payments to six board members led to $4,350 in findings for recovery in an audit of City Day Community School (Montgomery County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 28, 2015.
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.
Fairfield County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Fairfield County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Vandalia Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Vandalia (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Mentor Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mentor (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Hilliard Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Hilliard (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The commission’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Franklin Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Franklin Township (Jackson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 23, 2015.
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.
City of Grandview Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Grandview Heights (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Orrville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Orrville (Wayne County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Northwood Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Northwood (Wood County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s announcement of an investigation into Ohio’s non-profit abortion clinics.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 16, 2015.
City of North Olmsted Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Piqua Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Piqua (Miami County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lorain County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Lorain County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The county’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Liberty Township Audit Identifies $3,900 Overpayment
Overpayments for legal counsel led to $3,926 in findings for recovery in an audit of Liberty Township (Trumbull County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
$858,900 in Potential Savings Identified at Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District
More than $850,000 in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Newcomerstown Exempted Village School District (Tuscarawas County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 14, 2015.
Cleveland Metropolitan Park District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Deerfield Township Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Deerfield Township (Warren County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The township’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Tipp City Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Tipp City (Miami County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Painesville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Painesville (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Ashtabula Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Ashtabula (Ashtabula County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Government Data Quality Sparks National Attention
Auditor Yost Weighs in with GOVERNING magazine
Auditor of State Dave Yost weighed in on the importance of data quality in government in this month’s GOVERNING magazine.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 9, 2015.
City of Grove City Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Grove City by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cuyahoga County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
West Chester Township Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of West Chester Township by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
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.
LifeCare Wheelchair Transportation Owes State $126,000
LifeCare Wheelchair Transportation, Inc. (Lorain County) hired a man with a felonious assault conviction -- and 13 employees had lapses in their required first aid and/or CPR certifications that deemed them ineligible for employment -- according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
City of Middleburg Heights Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Middleburg Heights (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Lakewood Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Lakewood (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Pataskala Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Walnut Township Local School District Could Save $1 Million
More than $1 million in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Walnut Township Local School District (Fairfield County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 2, 2015.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Posted on Auditor’s Website
The fiscal year 2014 compliance and control engagement of JobsOhio has been completed by the KPMG LLP auditing firm.
Monclova Township-Village of Whitehouse Joint Economic Development District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Failure to produce annual financial reports prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Monclova Township-Village of Whitehouse Joint Economic Development District (Lucas County) on the “unauditable” list.
Ohio EPA Performance Audit Released
More than $3.7 million in potential savings were outlined in a performance audit of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Columbus City Schools Follow-Up Report Released
The Columbus City School District (Franklin County) is making progress in correcting the issues that led to the attendance data-rigging scandal, according to a follow-up report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Laketran Qualifies for 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. The agency’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Oxford Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Oxford (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The library’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to former Columbus City Schools administrator Michael Dodds’ plea today of “no contest” to three felony charges.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Auditor Yost Sends Letter in Support of HJR 4
Auditor of State Dave Yost sent a letter today to the Senate Rules and Reference Committee in support of House Joint Resolution 4, which seeks to bar individuals from writing special interests into the Ohio Constitution.
Lake Metroparks Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Lake Metroparks (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Lake Metroparks’ excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Tallmadge Qualifies for 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. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Brunswick Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brunswick (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Belmont County Transportation Improvement District received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 25, 2015.
Payroll Blunders Found in Canton Joint Recreation District Audit
Several payroll errors led to $6,995 in findings for recovery in an audit of the Canton Joint Recreation District (Stark County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Austintown Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Austintown Township (Mahoning County) on the “unauditable” list.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Performance Audit Released
A performance audit of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost outlines recommendations to save tax dollars by improving data quality and collection.
$653,000 in Potential Savings Identified at the City of Martins Ferry
More than $650,000 could be saved each year in the City of Martins Ferry’s (Belmont County) water and public safety departments, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority Qualifies for 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. The authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Sidney Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Sidney (Shelby County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The city’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District Performance Audit Released
A performance audit of the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District (Lorain County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost offers several ways the district could address a looming deficit.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 23, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Montgomery Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Montgomery (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 18, 2015.
Village of Green Camp Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Default on debt and past due accounts payables prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Green Camp in a state of fiscal emergency.
Northmor Local School District Could Save $345,000
More than $345,000 in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of the Northmor Local School District (Morrow County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Ohio School Plan (Lucas County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
City of Reynoldsburg Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Reynoldsburg (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the proposed constitutional amendment introduced today in the Ohio House.
General Chappie James Leadership Academy Special Audit Results in $1.1 Million Finding
Officials at the now-closed General Chappie James Leadership Academy padded their attendance rolls by nearly 50 percent, according to a special audit released in a press conference today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. Findings for recovery total more than $1.1 million.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 16, 2015.
Poor Documentation Cited at Watkins Academy
The superintendent of Watkins Academy (Montgomery County) failed to adequately document more than 20 debit card purchases, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the Lucas County Transportation Improvement District has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Clermont County Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Clermont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Kettering Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Kettering's excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 11, 2015.
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.
City of Willoughby Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Willougby's excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Qualifies for 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.
Audit Finds Messy Payroll in Village of Malvern
Several payroll errors led to $16,000 in findings for recovery in an audit of the Village of Malvern released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
ODOT Performance Audit Released
Additional efficiencies in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) fleet operation could save more than $1.7 million, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 9, 2015.
Poor Documentation Cited in Charter School Audit
The now-closed Leadership Academy of Mathematics and Science of Columbus failed to document and support a significant number of its expenses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Closed Charter School Improperly Spent $84,000
Officials of the Notten School for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) improperly spent state funds after the school closed, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 2015.
Fiscal Officer Failed to Pay Township Employee Taxes
Xenia Township’s fiscal officer failed to pay withheld income taxes and pension contributions, which resulted in more than $51,000 in late fees and penalties, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 2, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports:
City of Powell Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 28, 2015.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
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:
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 21, 2015.
City of Strongsville Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Strongsville by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following five entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Village of Shreve Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Shreve (Wayne County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Unveils Public Integrity Assurance Team
Auditor of State Dave Yost today took the fight against public corruption to the next level with the announcement of the new Public Integrity Assurance Team – a single source of expertise for investigating fraud in government.
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.
Northwest Ohio Educational Council Self Insurance Pool Program Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Northwest Ohio Educational Council Self Insurance Pool Program on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Mount Sterling Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Mount Sterling on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 12, 2015.
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.
Ross Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Ross Local School District (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Lucas County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio $64,000
More than 2,200 documentation errors led to $64,000 in Medicaid findings, according to an examination of Best Choice Medical Transportation, LLC released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
$6,000 Overpayment Found in Greenon Local Schools Audit
Family ties and a miscalculated severance payout were discovered in an audit of the Greenon Local School District (Clark County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 7, 2015.
Auditor of State’s Office Receives Clean Audit
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
House Bill 5 Passage
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the passage of House Bill 5.
Stepp’s Loan Repayments Labeled “Abuse” by Auditor of State
Blatant abuse led to taxpayers footing a $264,000 bill to pay for the former Medina City Schools superintendent’s education, according to a final report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Springfield Local School District could save $2.6 Million
More than $2.6 million identified as potential annual savings could be realized at Springfield Local School District (Lucas County), according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday April 20, 2015.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding today’s omnibus amendment to Substitute House Bill 64.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 16, 2015.
Tennessee Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio $25,000
Life Safe Security Corporation, a Tennessee-based emergency response service provider, owes the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) more than $25,000.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning Mahoning County’s pledge to post its spending on OhioCheckbook.com.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following five entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 14, 2015.
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.
Performance Audit Identifies $2.8 million in Potential Savings for Middletown City Schools
Nearly $3 million in potential annual savings were identified at Middletown City School District (Butler County), according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor of State’s Office Earns Highest Peer Review Rating
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has received the highest possible rating from a peer review conducted by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA).
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 9, 2015.
Findings Continue to Pile Up Against Two Convicted Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Officials
Two former Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy officials continued to misspend tax dollars two years after a special audit was launched, according to a financial audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Logan-Hocking Local School District Qualifies for 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Secor Gardens Academy’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the now-closed Secor Gardens Academy (Lucas County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Releases Village of New Bavaria from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Village of New Bavaria (Henry County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since May 2010.
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.
Streetsboro City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Streetsboro City School District’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 2, 2015. Entities earning the Auditor of State Award are bold and italicized.
Village of Yorkville Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Yorkville on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Releases Village of Willshire from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Village of Willshire (Van Wert County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since December 2005.
Vending Machines Looted at Wauseon Schools
More the $7,000 was stolen from vending machines within the Wauseon Exempted Village School District (Fulton County), according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
Auditor Yost Releases Village of Morral from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Village of Morral (Marion County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since May 2013.
$50,000 Owed by Lucas County Medicaid Provider
One hundred percent of psychotherapy services provided by Valko and Associates were improperly billed to the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) from 2009 through 2011, according to an examination released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Sandusky City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sandusky City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Pickerington Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Pickerington Local School District (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement made by Auditor of State Dave Yost is regarding the passage of Ohio House Bill 2.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 26, 2015.
Sycamore Community City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sycamore Community City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Rocky River City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Rocky River City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Beachwood Audit Released
Beachwood Mayor Merle Gorden received improper travel reimbursements and vacation payouts, and also was illegally paid to perform weddings, according to an audit of the city released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 24, 2015.
Five Northeast Ohio School Districts Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities have received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction due to their excellent record keeping.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the sentencing of former Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly.
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.
Monroeville Local School District could save $730,000
More than $730,000 could be saved each year by the Monroeville Local School District (Huron County), according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 19, 2015.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 17, 2015.
Talented Tenth Leadership Academies’ Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the now-closed Talented Tenth Leadership Academies (Franklin County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces “Sunshine Audit” Initiative
Long, expensive legal battles can be prevented through the new “Sunshine Audit” announced today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Hilliard City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hilliard City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Northwest Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Northwest Local School District’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Release for Thursday, March 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 12, 2015. Entities earning the Auditor of State Award are bold and italicized.
Former Clarksville Administrator Cost Village $23,000
Illegal utility account adjustments cost the Village of Clarksville more than $23,000 and put the former village administrator on trial, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 5, 2015.
City of Akron Released from Fiscal Caution
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the City of Akron from fiscal caution – a designation it has held since 2011.
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.
Kenston Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Kenston Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Highland Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 5, 2015
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 5, 2015.
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.
$630,000 in Potential Savings Identified at Shadyside Local School District
Nearly $630,000 in recommended savings could help struggling Shadyside Local School District close a deficit gap, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Meigs County Audit Identifies $6,000 Overpayment
The Meigs County EMS and 911 director was overpaid by more than $6,000 according to an audit of Meigs County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 3, 2015
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 3, 2015.
State of Ohio Single Audit Shows Drastic Drop in Questioned Costs
The 2014 State of Ohio Single Audit identified a 96 percent drop in the state’s federal questioned costs from the previous year, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
State of Ohio Single Audit Identifies School Issues
A charter school received more than $88,000, but its doors never opened, according to the 2014 State of Ohio Single Audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Heath City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Heath City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 26, 2015
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 26, 2015.
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.
Findlay City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Findlay City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Keystone Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Keystone Local School District’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
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.