Press Releases
Former Allen County Regional Transit Authority Executive Director Guilty on All Counts in Theft of About $27,000
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The former executive director of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority was found guilty on all counts Thursday in the theft of about $27,000, following a trial in Allen County Common Pleas Court, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $1,585.65 Issued Against Former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer Over Late Payment Penalties
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,585.65 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County over interest and penalties from late payments.
Finding for Recovery of $1,338.96 Issued Against Former Scioto Township Fiscal Officer Over Fees and Penalties from Late Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,338.96 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for Scioto Township in Jackson County over fees and penalties from late payments.
Special Audit Details $3.2 Million Finding for Recovery Against Former South Central Ohio Computer Association Executive Director
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of more than $3.2 million was issued Tuesday against the former executive director of the South Central Ohio Computer Association Regional Council of Governments (SCOCA), who was convicted of misappropriating funds that were supposed to be used for telecommunications equipment and services at schools.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award.
Finding for Recovery of $13,116.56 Issued After Hamilton County Ag Society Failed to Maintain Documentation for Expenditures
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $13,116.56 was issued Thursday against a former treasurer for the Hamilton County Agricultural Society, who authorized cash withdrawal transactions but did not maintain documentation to confirm the expenditures were proper.
Finding for Recovery of $10,666.72 Issued Against Former Big Walnut Schools Treasurer over Salary Overpayment
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $10,666.72 was issued Tuesday against a former treasurer for Big Walnut Local Schools, who was overpaid for his time at the district.
Finding for Recovery of $12,363.25 Issued Over Unauthorized Sick Leave Payout to Former Mount Vernon Employee
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $12,363.25 was issued Tuesday against two former Mount Vernon employees over an unauthorized payout of accrued paid leave.
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Township Trustee over Health Insurance Reimbursements that Exceeded Allowable Limits
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $8,700 was issued Tuesday against a Gasper Township Trustee for an insurance reimbursement that exceeded allowable limits.
Former Nelsonville Mayor’s Court Clerk Indicted Following Investigation into Complaint Alleging Stolen City Funds
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Athens County Grand Jury has handed down an indictment against a former Nelsonville clerk on three criminal charges following an investigation into the alleged theft of city funds.
Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Convicted on Two Criminal Counts Following Investigation by Auditor of State’s SIU
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley pleaded no contest Monday to two criminal counts following an investigation into improper political activities using public resources.
Salt Creek Township Trustee Facing Theft in Office, Improper Compensation Counts Under Pickaway County Grand Jury Indictment
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Pickaway County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a Salt Creek Township trustee, who allegedly used township resources for personal benefit.
Performance Audit of Ohio Department of Aging Highlights Employee Turnover, Communications Issues
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Only one in three people employed by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) in fiscal year 2019 remained on staff in fiscal year 2024, straining ODA’s communications with local agencies and constituents, negatively affecting operations, and hindering auditors’ work to identify issues and offer recommendations for improvement.
Finding for Recovery of $19,512.40 Issued Over Penalties from Late Payroll Withholdings and Filings by Former Yellow Springs Officials
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $19,512.40 was issued Tuesday against former fiscal directors and a former villager manager for Yellow Springs, who failed to pay federal tax withholdings on time, leading to late fees and penalties.
Late Fees Lead to $1,751.54 Finding for Recovery Against Former Dayton Metro Library Fiscal Officer
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,751.54 was issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer for the Dayton Metro Library, who failed to submit federal tax withholdings on time, leading to late fees and penalties.
Findings for Recovery Totaling More Than $36,000 Issued Against Former Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District Fiscal Officer
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling more than $36,000 were issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer for the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District in Highland County over late fees and improper expenditures.
Auditor Faber Urges Diligence as Ohio BMV Issues Scam Alert
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber urged Ohioans to be aware of scammers attempting to trick people into disclosing personal or financial information.
Special Audit Details Investigation of Former Educational Service Center Council of Governments Intervention Specialist
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A special audit released Thursday details the investigation into a former intervention specialist for the Educational Service Center Council of Governments, who was convicted after she was paid for janitorial hours that she did not actually work.
Auditors: Girard City Schools Board Should Implement Additional Policies, Contract Review to Prevent Further “Excessive” Compensation
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Compensation paid to a former Girard City Schools treasurer was careless, extravagant, and not representative of necessary business practices, auditors determined in a review of the district’s finances released Thursday.
Late Fees, Improper Compensation Result in Findings for Recovery of $40,634.10 Against Former North Lewisburg Fiscal Officer
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery of $40,634.10 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of North Lewisburg in Champaign County over interest and penalties from late payments and improper compensation.
Performance Audit Spotlights Excess Capacity at State-Funded System Used by Some Public Television Stations
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Fewer than half of the public television stations in Ohio and the channels they operate are using a state-funded system to broadcast their programming, and it may be time to consider budget or capacity changes, a recent state review determined.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports and qualified them for the Auditor of State Award.
Late Fees, Sales Tax Payments Lead to $8,094.43 in Findings for Recovery Against Former Troy Township Fiscal Officer
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $8,094.43 were issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer for Troy Township in Richland County over late fees and sales taxes that should not have been paid.
Finding for Recovery, Repaid Under Audit, Issued After School Payroll Officer Changed Bank Deposit Information in Phishing Scam
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,291.64 was issued against a payroll officer for Pleasant Local Schools in Marion County, who changed an employee’s automatic deposit information without verifying the legitimacy of the request.
Auditor of State Launches ‘Financial Health Indicators’ for Ohio Schools
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — New Financial Health Indicators launched Thursday by the Auditor of State’s Office will provide a more complete picture of school districts’ financial trends and identify potential issues.
Auditor Faber Releases Final Report on Columbus Zoo Investigation, Which Led to Convictions, Prison for Former Executives
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber released a special audit Tuesday on the investigation into the theft of $2.3 million in Columbus Zoo resources by former employees, leading to criminal convictions and prison sentences for the top executives involved.
Suspended Montgomery County Municipal Court Judge Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Count of Obstructing Official Business
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A suspended Montgomery County Municipal Court judge pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor count following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) into the employment of his son in the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Office.
Advisory: Auditor of State Keith Faber to Discuss Final Report on Investigation into Theft at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
COLUMBUS – Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber and others will discuss the final report detailing the investigation into the $2.3 million theft of Columbus Zoo resources by five former employees and the recommended changes to prevent this type of crime from happening again.
Payroll Issues Lead to Finding for Recovery Against Former East Wayne Fire District Fire Chief
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $6,106.96 was issued Thursday against the former Fire Chief for the East Wayne Fire District in Wayne County over payroll issues.
Findings for Recovery Totaling $11,294.76 Issued Against Former Hanover Township Fiscal Officers over Late Fees, Payroll Issues
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $11,294.76 were issued Thursday against two former fiscal officers for Hanover Township in Licking County over penalties from late payments and payroll issues.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce the entities that have received Auditor of State Awards in March for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — These are the most recent entities whose clean record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Westside Academy Business Manager Indicted Following Investigation into Improper Spending, Reimbursements
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A former employee of a Columbus charter school was arraigned Wednesday on multiple criminal charges following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
Former Byesville Utility Clerk Sentenced to Six Months in Guernsey County Jail, Ordered to Pay Restitution Following Theft Conviction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A former utility clerk for the Village of Byesville was sentenced to six months in the Guernsey County Jail Wednesday after pleading guilty in the theft of more than $43,000.
Improper Purchases, Timesheet Issues, Late Fees Lead to Findings for Recovery in the Village of Holloway in Belmont County
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $3,634 were issued Tuesday after auditors identified improper purchases, late fees, and timesheet issues at the Village of Holloway in Belmont County.
Findings for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Village of Octa Officials and Employees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $4,333.43 were issued Tuesday against Village of Octa employees and officials over late fees and improper compensation.
Finding for Recovery of $22,269 Issued Against Township Fiscal Officer in Richland County over Late Fees, Interest, and Penalties
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $22,269 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for Butler Township in Richland County after she failed to submit tax withholdings for more than four years.
Special Audit Includes Finding for Recovery Against Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority Bus Driver over Improper Paid Leave
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $3,567.44 was issued against a former Steel Valley Regional Transit Authority (SVRTA) bus driver, who improperly received paid sick leave from one job while working those same hours at a different public agency.
Finding for Recovery of $4,523.76 Issued Against Former Lincoln Heights Clerk over Incorrect Vacation and Sick Leave Payout
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $4,523.76 was issued Thursday against a former clerk for the Village of Lincoln Heights in Hamilton County over an incorrect vacation and sick leave payout.
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Canton Schools Instructor Following Investigation into Restoration of His Personal Vehicle
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $11,501.99 was issued Tuesday against a former Canton City Schools instructor, following an investigation into the restoration of his personal vehicle using district resources.
Former Executive Director of Eastern Ohio Housing Development Indicted in Alleged Theft of More than $2 Million
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Belmont County Grand Jury handed down an 11-count indictment against the former executive director of the Eastern Ohio Housing Development Corp. in Bridgeport over the alleged theft of more than $2 million.
Auditor of State Places Trimble Local School District in State of Fiscal Emergency Due to Nearly $3 Million Operating Fund Deficit
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber has placed the Trimble Local School District in Athens County in a state of fiscal emergency as a result of a projected operating fund deficit of nearly $3 million.
Auditor of State Keith Faber Issues Reminder of Prohibitions on Public Funds to Support or Oppose Levies and Other Ballot Issues, Candidates
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — With the start of early voting across Ohio, Auditor of State Keith Faber is reminding proponents and opponents of levies and bond issues to not use tax dollars as part of their campaign efforts.
Compliance Audit Identifies $661,717 in Improper Medicaid Payments to Franklin County Home Health Agency
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – State auditors identified $661,717 in improper Medicaid payments over a two-year period to a Columbus-area home health agency, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Two Misdemeanor Counts
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The former fiscal officer for the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District in Highland County pleaded guilty Monday to two criminal counts related to his improper use of a district credit card and penalties and interest from late payroll remittances.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce the entities that received Auditor of State Awards in February for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A list of the entities whose clean audit reports have qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction in February.
Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $44 Billion in Spending Through 362 Federally Funded Programs
For Immediate Release
Auditor of State Urges Fiscal Diligence as Penalties from Late Bill Payments, Tax and Retirement Remittances Total $1.2 million Since 2019
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — About $1.2 million in findings for recovery were issued by the Auditor of State’s Office between 2019 and 2024 for interest, penalties, and fees after public officials failed to pay bills or submit payroll withholdings on time.
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Cleveland State Assistant Professor, Who Used University Payment Card for Personal Purchases
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery was issued Tuesday against a former assistant professor at Cleveland State University, who used a university-provided payment card for personal purchases.
Former ESC Council of Governments Intervention Specialist in Lawrence County Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A former intervention specialist for the Educational Service Center Council of Governments, working in Lawrence County, pleaded guilty following allegations that she was paid for janitorial hours when she did not actually work.
Findings for Recovery Totaling $2,100.89 Issued over Late Fees, Improper Vacation Payout at Germantown Union Cemetery
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $2,100.89 were issued Tuesday against a former fiscal officer and a manager for the Germantown Union Cemetery in Montgomery County over late fees and an incorrect vacation payout.
Findings for Recovery Totaling $7,684.74 Issued after Two Employees for the Village of Woodmere in Cuyahoga County Were Overpaid
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $7,684.74 were issued Tuesday against two Village of Woodmere employees who were overpaid.
Former Utility Clerk for the Village of Byesville in Guernsey County Pleads Guilty in Theft of Utility Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A former utility clerk for the Village of Byesville in Guernsey County has pleaded guilty in the theft of more than $43,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $1,360.25 Issued Against Former Eagle Joint Fire District Fiscal Clerks over Late Fees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery totaling $1,360.25 were issued Tuesday against two former fiscal clerks for the Eagle Joint Fire District in Trumbull County over fees and penalties paid as a result of the late remittance of payroll withholdings.
Finding for Recovery of $1,537 Repaid after Seized Cash Missing from Village of Ripley Police Department Evidence Locker
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,537 was repaid under audit after cash seized by the Village of Ripley Police Department was missing from an evidence locker.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Southern Ohio Port Authority President and His Wife Indicted After Investigation Uncovers Public Contract Bribes
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The Scioto County Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday against the head of the Southern Ohio Port Authority and his wife, alleging they received bribes in return for awarding public contracts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Performance Audit Spotlights Declining Enrollment, Passive Leadership, Insolvency Risk at Steel Academy in Akron
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Board members of an Akron charter school should abandon their hands-off leadership approach and adopt effective strategic planning and decision-making if they want to remain in operation, state auditors determined in a recent review.
Finding for Recovery of $2,977.44 Issued Against Former Village of Swanton Fiscal Officer for Late Fees and Penalties
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $2,977.94 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Swanton in Fulton County over interest and penalties that resulted from late tax, retirement system, and credit card payments.
Auditor Declares Brushcreek Township as ‘Unauditable’
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Brushcreek Township in Highland County has been declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023, due to inadequate financial records to complete an audit.
Former Ontario Water Plant Supervisor Indicted in Richland County over Falsified Military Leave Letter
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Richland County Grand Jury has returned a three-count indictment against the former water department supervisor for the City of Ontario, who allegedly falsified a military leave request to cover days when he was actually serving a jail sentence for a probation violation.
Finding for Recovery of $5,363.96 Issued Against Elyria Township Fiscal Officer Over Late or Duplicate Tax and Credit Card Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,363.96 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Elyria Township in Lorain County over fees and penalties that resulted from late or duplicate credit card and tax payments.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in December for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Mayor of Ithaca in Darke County Repays $38,845.46 Following Investigation into Improper Compensation, Equipment Purchases
For Immediate Release
Former Allen County Regional Transit Authority Executive Director Indicted on Theft, Other Counts
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Allen County Grand Jury returned an indictment against the former executive director of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority over the alleged theft of nearly $27,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $26,979.13, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former LaGrange Township Employees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Findings for recovery of $26,979.13 were issued Thursday against two former LaGrange Township employees in Lorain County over improper compensation they received, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $1,465 Issued Against Bloom Township Fiscal Officer over Late Tax and Workers’ Compensation Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,464.80 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Bloom Township in Scioto County over penalties and interest from late tax, workers’ compensation, and pension system payments.
Auditor of State Places Trimble Local Schools under Fiscal Watch
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber placed the Trimble Local School District in Athens County in a state of fiscal watch Tuesday as a result of projected deficits in the current and future fiscal years.
Auditor Declares Union Township in Pike County as ‘Unauditable’
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Union Township in Pike County has been declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit.
Finding for Recovery of $1,079 Issued Against South Webster-Bloom Township Joint Fire District Over Late Tax Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $1,079 was issued Thursday against the fiscal officer for the South Webster-Bloom Township Joint Fire District in Scioto County over interest and penalties paid for late tax remittances.
Compliance Examination Identifies $1.75 Million in Improper Medicaid Payments to Lucas County-Based Provider
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – State auditors identified $1.75 million in improper Medicaid payments over a two-year period to Lucas County-based behavioral health services provider, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Fiscal Emergency Declared for Madison Township in Fairfield County after Auditors Identify Fund Deficits
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber declared a fiscal emergency Thursday for Madison Township in Fairfield County, after an analysis of the township’s finances confirmed fund deficits that exceeded what is allowed under state law.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Crosby Township Fiscal Officers for Penalties and Interest from Late Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of more than $54,600 were issued Thursday against fiscal officers for Crosby Township in Hamilton County over penalties and fees charged for late tax and other payments.
Annual Compliance and Control Review of JobsOhio Released
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Office has released the fiscal year 2024 compliance and control review of JobsOhio, the private nonprofit corporation created by the state to promote economic development and job creation.
Special Audit Details Criminal Case Against Former Hocking County Commissioner, Convicted on Theft and Other Counts
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $25,282.53 was issued Tuesday against a former Hocking County Commissioner, who was convicted of theft and other criminal counts related to fraudulent credit card purchases, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Crestline Fire Chief
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A special audit released Thursday details the criminal case against the former chief of the Crestline Fire Department, who was convicted after investigators determined he was paid for the same hours he worked at a state agency and local fire departments.
Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher Receives Public Integrity Award from Ohio Auditor of State’s Office
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher received top honors from Auditor of State Keith Faber for her collaboration and ongoing dedication to holding accountable those who lie, cheat, and steal from the public coffers.
Special Audit Includes Findings for Recovery of $103,606.31 Against Former Blendon Township Administrator
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $103,606.31 were issued Tuesday against a former Blendon Township administrator over improper compensation and misuse of a township credit card, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $9,242, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Clinton Township Employees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $9,242 were issued Thursday against two employees of Clinton Township in Franklin County over improper vacation leave payouts.
Finding for Recovery of $5,804 Issued Over Fraudulent Checks that Resulted from Failed Bank Reconciliations
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $5,804 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer of Jefferson Township in Montgomery County over fraudulent checks that resulted from her failure to complete monthly bank account reconciliations.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Ohio Department of Medicaid Moving Toward Electronic Verification Requirement for Some In-Home Provider Services
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — More than half of Ohio Department of Medicaid-reimbursed home health services in 2022 were processed without new electronic verifications mandated by the federal government, according to a recent review by the Auditor of State’s Office.
Auditor Faber's Statement on Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber issued the following statement on the death of Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring.
Former Intervention Specialist in Lawrence County Indicted on Theft in Office, Other Counts over Alleged Fraudulent Timecards
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A former intervention specialist for the Educational Service Center Council of Governments, working in Lawrence County, was indicted following allegations that she was paid for hours when she did not actually work, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Final Columbus Zoo Defendant Sentenced
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The former Director of Marketing for the Columbus Zoo was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for his role in the theft of $2.29 million in Zoo resources, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Statement on Former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber issued the following statement on the death of former Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson.
Former Columbus Zoo CEO Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The former Chief Executive Officer of the Columbus Zoo was sentenced to 7 years in prison Monday for his role in theft of $2.29 million in Zoo resources, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $69,698.48 Issued Against Former Sylvania Township Officer Over Insurance Premiums Paid for Second Spouse
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $69,698.48 was issued Tuesday against a former Sylvania Township police officer, who improperly added a second wife to his township health insurance coverage.
Special Audit Details Investigation of Former Dover Mayor, Who Was Convicted of Theft in Office and Other Criminal Counts
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $13,979 was issued Tuesday against the former mayor of the City of Dover, who was convicted of theft in office and related criminal counts after he pocketed wedding fees that should have been directed to the city, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Wayne Local School District Treasurer and His Daughter Indicted on Theft, Related Counts
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Warren County Grand Jury has handed down indictments against a former school treasurer and his daughter on theft and related charges, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Declares Hamilton County Ag Society as ‘Unauditable’
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The Hamilton County Agricultural Society has been declared “unauditable” for the period Dec. 1, 2021, through Nov. 30, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Finding for Recovery of $5,193 Issued Against Garrettsville Officials Over Penalties from Late Payroll Withholding Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,193 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer and assistant fiscal officer for the Village of Garrettsville in Portage County over penalties from the late payment of payroll withholdings.
Former Hocking County Commissioner, Ag Society Secretary Sentenced for Theft, Telecommunications Fraud
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A former Hocking County Commissioner paid more than $25,000 in restitution Tuesday after she pleaded guilty to theft and other criminal counts related to fraudulent credit card purchases.
Third Defendant in Columbus Zoo Investigation Sentenced
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — The former Director of Purchasing for the Columbus Zoo was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined $5,000 for his role in the theft of more than $2 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $21,725, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former Bexley Assistant Finance Director
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $21,725 was issued Tuesday against the former assistant finance director for the city of Bexley, who was convicted of tampering with records and improperly pocketing public funds.
Second Defendant in Columbus Zoo Investigation Sentenced
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A former purchasing agent for the Columbus Zoo was ordered to pay $8,554.61 in restitution and audit costs Monday for his role in the theft of more than $2 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Recent financial audits of these entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce the entities that received Auditor of State Awards in July for their clean audit reports.
Finding for Recovery of $2,139 Issued Against Former Strasburg-Franklin Schools Treasurer for Vacation, Stipend Overpayments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $2,139 was issued Tuesday against a former treasurer for the Strasburg-Franklin Local School District in Tuscarawas County for vacation time and stipends she should not have been paid.
Former Columbus Zoo CFO Sentenced to 3 years in Prison, Ordered to Pay Restitution of $583,697.44 in Criminal Case
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The former Chief Financial Officer for the Columbus Zoo was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his role in the theft of more than $2 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber said.
Auditor of State Fellows Awarded Prestigious CPA Scholarships
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS — Four Future Leaders Fellows with the Ohio Auditor of State (AOS) have been awarded scholarships through the Ohio Society of CPAs Statewide Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding students pursuing careers in accounting and related fields. Each fellow will receive a $1,000 scholarship based on their academic merit and commitment to the field.
Former Hocking County Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges, To Pay Over $25,000 in Restitution
For Immediate Release
LOGAN — Former Hocking County Commissioner Jessica Dicken pleaded guilty Tuesday to two felony charges and one misdemeanor for her role in the misuse of over $19,000 in public funds while serving as Secretary of the Hocking County Agricultural Society, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Fiscal Officers for the Village of Yorkville in Jefferson County Repay $29,086 in Penalties and Interest from Late Payments
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $29,086 was repaid by two former fiscal officers for the Village of Yorkville in Jefferson County for interest and penalties charged after they failed to make tax and unemployment compensation payments in a timely manner.
Montgomery County Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments Against Clerk of Courts and Municipal Judge
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The Montgomery County Grand Jury handed down a 12-count indictment Wednesday against Clerk of Courts Mike Foley and Municipal Judge James Piergies, after an investigation uncovered alleged improper political and other activities involving public resources, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Former Columbus Zoo CEO Pleads Guilty to 15 Felony Counts, Agrees to Pay Additional Restitution of $315,572.65
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The former Chief Executive Officer of the Columbus Zoo pleaded guilty Tuesday to 15 felony charges for his role in the theft of more than $2.29 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber said.
Former Crestline Fire Chief Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail, Pays Restitution of $26,384 after Guilty Pleas to Theft in Office, Tampering
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COLUMBUS — The former chief of the Crestline Fire Department was sentenced to 60 days in the Richland County Jail in Mansfield after he pleaded guilty to two criminal counts related to working full-time jobs for multiple public agencies simultaneously.
Auditor of State Declares Fiscal Emergency for Vienna Township over Substantial Deficit and Treasury Deficiencies
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COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber declared a fiscal emergency Friday for Vienna Township in Trumbull County, after an analysis of the township’s finances confirmed a substantial deficit and treasury deficiencies.
Finding for Recovery of $5,961 Issued Against Scioto Ambulance District’s Former Fiscal Officer over Late Fees and Penalties
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $5,961 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for the Scioto Ambulance District in McDermott over penalties that resulted from late tax and retirement system payments.
Former Director of Purchasing for the Columbus Zoo Pleads Guilty to Grand Theft, Other Counts in Alleged Theft of $2.29 Million
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COLUMBUS – The former director of purchasing for the Columbus Zoo pleaded guilty Monday as part of a larger investigation into the alleged theft of more than $2.29 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery Totaling $16,614 Issued Against Former Richland JFS Director
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $16,614 were issued Tuesday against the former director of Richland County Department of Job and Family Services (JFS), who was paid for more than 350 hours when she was not actually working.
Former Columbus Zoo Director of Marketing Pleads Guilty to 17 Criminal Counts for His Role in Alleged Theft of $2.29 Million
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COLUMBUS — The former director of marketing for the Columbus Zoo pleaded guilty Tuesday to 17 criminal counts, admitting his role in the alleged theft of more than $2.29 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Investigation into Improper Ammunition Purchase by Former Bolivar Police Officer
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COLUMBUS – A special audit released Thursday details the investigation into a former Bolivar police officer, who was convicted of using his position to improperly procure ammunition for a Strasburg gun shop owner.
Conflict of Interest Involving Payments to Trustee-Owned Business Cited During Audit of Hopewell Township in Perry County
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COLUMBUS — Auditors identified a conflict of interest during a review of Hopewell Township’s finances, after a trustee approved payments totaling $16,631 for services provided by a business he owned.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Findings for Recovery, Resolved Under Audit, and Conflict of Interest Noted in Madison Township Biennial Audit
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $5,916 were repaid, under audit, by two Madison Township trustees, who were overpaid in 2022.
Finding for Recovery of $5,605 Issued Against Former Lima-Allen RPC Finance Director Following Theft in Office Conviction
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COLUMBUS — A finding for recovery of $5,605 was issued Tuesday against the former finance director for the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission, who was convicted of misusing a Commission credit card for personal gain.
Crestline Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office, Tampering with Records
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COLUMBUS — The chief of the Crestline Fire Department pleaded guilty Monday to two criminal charges after investigators determined he previously worked full-time jobs for multiple public agencies simultaneously, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Director of Purchasing Latest Columbus Zoo Employee Facing Criminal Charges in Alleged Theft of $2.29 Million
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COLUMBUS – Another former Columbus Zoo official has been charged as part of a larger investigation into the alleged theft of more than $2.29 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $46,337 Issued Against Two Former Greene Township Fiscal Officers over Late Fees and Interest
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $46,337 was issued Tuesday against two former fiscal officers for Greene Township in Trumbull County over penalties that resulted from late remittances and tax filings.
New Performance Audit Includes Recommendations to Address Fiscal Emergency at the Mt. Healthy City School District
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COLUMBUS – Mt. Healthy City Schools hired dozens of new teachers and staff members and completed about $18 million in building projects without formal plans or ongoing funding to sustain its operations, state auditors determined in a recent review.
Compliance Audit Identifies $236,479 in Improper Medicaid Payments and Interest to Franklin County Ambulance Service
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COLUMBUS – State auditors identified $210,585 in improper Medicaid payments over a two-year period to a Columbus ambulance service, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Difficult Choices Ahead for Lakeland Community College Amid Declining Enrollment, Underused Facilities
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COLUMBUS – Lakeland Community College (LKCC) in northeast Ohio is overstaffed and burdened with debt related to facilities that are significantly underused because of continued declines in student enrollment over the past decade, state auditors determined during a recent review of the college’s operations.
Finding for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former Clear Creek Township Fiscal Officers
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery totaling $13,423 was issued Tuesday against two former fiscal officers for Clear Creek Township in Ashland County over penalties that resulted from late tax reports and retirement and unemployment systems remittances.
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Tremont City Fiscal Officer over Late Retirement System Remittances, Tax and Credit Card Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,182 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for the Village of Tremont City in Clark County over penalties that resulted from late retirement system remittances and tax and credit card payments.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients for March 2024
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Auditor Faber Urges Diligence as Crooks Continue to Target Public Offices with Spear Phishing, Payment Re-Direct Scams
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COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber is again urging state and local government employees to be extra diligent in reviewing requests to redirect payments from public accounts, as online scammers continue to target public offices.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients for February 2024
For Immediate Release
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Auditor of State Recommends Repayment of $750,000 from Hamilton County Medicaid Services Provider
For Immediate Release
Findings for Recovery Totaling $9,642 Issued Against Estate of Former Williamsburg Township Fiscal Officer
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $9,642 were issued Tuesday against the estate of the former fiscal officer for Williamsburg Township in Clermont County.
Auditor of State Places Mt. Healthy City School District in State of Fiscal Emergency Due to Nearly $10.8 Million Operating Fund Deficit
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Finding for Recovery of $107,584 Issued after Township Failed to Invoice, Collect Funds Due for Fire and Ambulance Services
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $107,584 was issued Thursday against officials in Shawnee Township in Allen County, over a failure to invoice and collect public funds owed for fire and ambulance services provided to a government-owned, Lima-area manufacturer, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $45 Billion in Spending Through 347 Federally Funded Programs
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COLUMBUS – Auditors identified 19 findings and questioned costs totaling $242,787 among seven state agencies that administered federally funded programs in fiscal year 2023, according to an annual audit of spending released Thursday by Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Former Mad River Employee Continued to Receive Paycheck Nine Months After Resignation, Leading to Finding for Recovery
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $8,256 was issued Thursday against a former employee of the Mad River Local School District in Montgomery County, who continued to receive paychecks for nine months after she resigned, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $13,748 Issued Against Former Wapakoneta Clerk, Convicted in Theft of Utility Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $13,748 was issued Thursday against a former clerk for the City of Wapakoneta, who was convicted in the theft of utility payments that resulted in court-ordered restitution of more than $250,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor of State’s Office Finds More Than 124,000 Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid Programs in Multiple States
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COLUMBUS – More than 124,000 people enrolled in Ohio’s Medicaid Program were simultaneously enrolled in Medicaid programs in other states, according to a report released Tuesday by Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Finding for Recovery of $9,316 Issued Against Former Huntsville Fiscal Officer over Late Tax Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery totaling $9,316 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Huntsville, after the Logan County community paid penalties for late tax remittances, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Bexley Assistant Finance Director Sentenced After Pleading Guilty in Payroll Withholding Scheme
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COLUMBUS – A former assistant finance director for the city of Bexley pleaded guilty Monday to a felony count of tampering with records as part of a payroll withholding scheme, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Declares Crestline EVSD as ‘Unauditable’
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COLUMBUS – The Crestline Exempted Village School District in Crawford County has been declared “unauditable” for the periods ended July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, due to inadequate financial statements and records to complete an audit.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State’s Award with Distinction.
Former Bolivar Police Officer, Gun Shop Owner Plead Guilty to Roles in Scheme to Purchase Ammunition During Pandemic
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COLUMBUS – A former Bolivar police officer and the owner of a Strasburg gun shop have pleaded guilty to their roles in a scheme involving the purchase of ammunition, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $20,054 Issued Against Former Hillsboro Clerk of Courts for Severance Overpayment
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $20,054 was issued Thursday against a former Hillsboro Municipal Court clerk, who was overpaid for unused leave when she retired, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $9,171 Issued Against Franklin Township Assistant Fiscal Officer over Improper Comp Time Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $9,171 was issued Tuesday against the assistant fiscal officer for Franklin Township in Franklin County for improperly paid compensatory time, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit Seeking Information on Potential Wrongdoing at Eastern Gateway Community College
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COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is seeking information on potential fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources at Eastern Gateway Community College.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received Auditor of State Awards in December for their clean audit reports:
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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COLUMBUS – Recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Presents Public Integrity Award to Delaware County Prosecutor Schiffel for Her Work on Columbus Zoo Investigation
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COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber presented a Public Integrity Award Tuesday to Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa A. Schiffel for her involvement in the investigation of the alleged theft of $2.3 million from the Columbus Zoo.
Finding for Recovery of $9,019 Issued Against Former Spencerville Fiscal Officer over Penalties from Late Tax Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $9,019 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the village of Spencerville in Allen County, over penalties from late tax payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $10,188 Issued Against Former Dillonvale Fiscal Officers, Employees over Late Fees, Payroll Leave Overpayments
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $10,188 were issued Tuesday against former fiscal officers and employees of the village of Dillonvale in Jefferson County over penalties from late tax and retirement remittances and payroll leave overpayments.
Advisory: Auditor of State Keith Faber to Present Public Integrity Award to Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa A. Schiffel
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Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber will present a Public Integrity Award Tuesday to Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa A. Schiffel.
Statement on Search Warrant Executed at Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville
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COLUMBUS – On Thursday, the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit, along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Computer Crimes Unit, the U.S. Secret Service, the Coumbus Division of Police’s Digital Forensics Unit, and the Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center, executed a search warrant related to ongoing investigations concerning Eastern Gateway Community College in Steubenville.
Finding for Recovery of $9,947 Against Franklin Township Fiscal Officer in Shelby County over Late Tax Filings
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $9,947 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Franklin Township in Shelby County, over penalties that resulted from late tax filings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $1,141 Issued Against Fiscal Officer of Adams Township in Muskingum County over Late Tax Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,141 was issued Tuesday against the fiscal officer for Adams Township in Muskingum County over penalties that resulted from late tax remittances.
Auditor Faber Recaps National Recognitions, Other Accomplishments of the Ohio Auditor of State’s Office in 2023
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COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Office continued to receive national recognition for its work in 2023 as it assisted local governments in their financial reporting; combated waste, fraud, and abuse of public resources; and informed Ohioans about how their tax dollars are being managed.
Special Audit Details Investigation into Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local Schools Officials’ Use of Public Funds to Support Levy Campaign
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COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) released a final report Thursday on its investigation into Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District officials’ use of public funds to support a levy campaign.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifier for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Findings for Recovery Totaling $3,175 Issued Against Former Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau Officials
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $3,175 were issued Tuesday against former officials of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau over late fees and other improper expenditures, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $15,689 Issued Against Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority over Improper Overtime Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $15,689 was issued Tuesday against 40 employees of the Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority after they were paid for overtime hours worked during weeks when they also claimed paid leave, contrary to adopted policies, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Colleges and Universities Benefiting from Ohio’s College Credit Plus Program, New Program Cost Study Shows
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COLUMBUS – Current state funding for middle and high school students participating in Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program is covering the direct costs for the colleges and universities providing those courses, a new report from the Auditor of State’s Office confirmed.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Belle Center Fiscal Officers for Penalties from Late Tax and Retirement System Payments
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $15,814 were issued Tuesday against two former fiscal officers for the Village of Belle Center over fees charged for late tax and retirement remittances, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Investigation of Former Meigs County Sheriff, Who Pleaded Guilty to Theft in Office, Paid $9,160 in Findings
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COLUMBUS – Former Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood paid findings for recovery totaling $9,160 after he was caught using public funds for personal uses.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Former Chief Financial Officer of the Columbus Zoo Pleads Guilty for Role in Alleged Theft of $2.29 million
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COLUMBUS – The former Chief Financial Officer of the Columbus Zoo pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges for his role in the alleged theft of $2.29 million, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
New Crestline Fire Chief Indicted for Theft in Office
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The Richland County Grand Jury returned an indictment Wednesday against the new chief of the Crestline Fire Department after investigators determined he was working full-time jobs for multiple public agencies simultaneously, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $1,794 Repaid After Auditors Determine Personal Leave Payout Not Properly Authorized
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,794 against a former Buckeye Water District superintendent was repaid after auditors determined a personal leave payout was not properly authorized.
Auditor Declares Union Township in Brown County ‘Unauditable’
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COLUMBUS?– Union Township in Brown County was declared “unauditable” Wednesday for the period Jan. 2, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2022, due to inadequate records to complete an audit.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Wilmington City Administrators and Mayor Over Severance Payments
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling more than $24,000 were issued Thursday over unapproved severance payments to former officials in the City of Wilmington.
Final Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former Richland JFS Public Assistance Specialist Convicted of Multiple Felony Counts
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $48,840 was issued Tuesday against a former public assistance specialist at Richland County Job and Family Services (JFS), who used her position to improperly secure benefits for her boyfriend and his child, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Hocking County Commissioner Indicted over $19,084 in Alleged Fraudulent Purchases While She Was Ag Society Secretary
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COLUMBUS – The Hocking County Grand Jury indicted former Hocking County Agricultural Society Secretary Jessica Dicken on seven criminal counts, related to more than $19,000 in fraudulent credit card purchases.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Former Columbus Zoo Officials Named in 90-Count Indictment in Alleged Theft of $2.29 Million
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COLUMBUS – The Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a 90-count indictment Monday against three former Columbus Zoo officials who were part of the alleged theft of about $2.29 million over a 10-year period, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Meigs County Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office, Admits Withdrawing Public Funds for His Personal Use
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Fourth Individual Convicted in Case Involving Scheme to Profit from Air Purifier Sales to Carrollton Exempted Village Schools
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A fourth individual involved in a scheme to profit from the sale of air purifiers to Carrollton Exempted Village Schools has admitted his role in the crime.
Former Gallia County Village Fiscal Officer Repays Finding for Recovery of $7,047 in Mishandled Sewer Fee Receipts
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COLUMBUS – A former fiscal officer has repaid $7,047 in customer sewer receipts that were collected but not deposited into the accounts of the Village of Centerville in Gallia County, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
CORRECTED: Former Bolivar Police Officer, Gun Shop Owner Indicted in Tuscarawas County in Scheme to Purchase Ammunition
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CORRECTED: COLUMBUS – The Tuscarawas County Grand Jury has returned indictments against a former Bolivar police officer and the owner of a Strasburg gun shop, related to an alleged scheme involving the purchase of ammunition, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $32,757 Issued over Missing Mayor’s Court Receipts in the Village of Pomeroy in Meigs County
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $32,757 were issued Thursday against the former Pomeroy Mayor’s Court Clerk and two others, following a special audit into receipts that were not deposited into village accounts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Finding for Recovery of $543,478 Issued Against Former Cincinnati Charter School Superintendent Over Unlawful Public Contract Interest
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $543,478 was issued Tuesday against the former superintendent of a Cincinnati charter school, who was convicted earlier this year after a janitorial business he controlled was improperly contracted to provide services to the school.
Former Eastern Gateway Community College President, Vice President Indicted for Theft over Misuse of Credit Cards
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The Jefferson County Grand Jury returned indictments against two former officials at Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), following allegations that they used college credit cards for purchases not related to the operations of the school.
Findings for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Cuyahoga County Convention Facilities Vendor
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $427,291, partially repaid under audit, were issued Thursday against a vendor that received public funds to promote and market the former Global Center for Health and Innovation in Cleveland, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Carrollton Exempted Village Schools Officials Receive Jail Sentences, Ordered to Make Restitution in Air Purifier Scheme
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COLUMBUS – Two former Carrollton Exempted Village Schools officials were sentenced to 30 days in jail for their roles in a scheme to profit from the sale of air purifiers to the district, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Report Details Auditor of State’s Investigation into Former Village of Fort Loramie Fiscal Officer and Missing Utility Receipts
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery totaling $24,834 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Fort Loramie, who was convicted following an investigation into nearly $14,000 in missing utility receipts.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Findings for Recovery of $1,630 Issued Against Former Putnam County Veterans Services Officer Over Misappropriated Banner Funds
For immediate release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $1,630 were issued Tuesday against the former executive director of the Putnam County Veterans Service Commission over funds connected to a military banner program she ran with little or no oversight, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $89,570 Issued Against Former Unionville Center Fiscal Officer, Convicted of Theft in Office
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $89,570 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Unionville Center, who was convicted of stealing more than $81,000 from the Union County community, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Check Substitution and Bill Inflation Scheme and Theft by Former Village of Swanton Utility Clerk
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $128,684 were issued Tuesday against the former utility clerk for the Village of Swanton, who was sentenced to prison earlier this year after admitting she stole from the Fulton County community using a check substitution and bill inflation scheme, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Athens Metro Housing Executive Director Sentenced to 8-12 Years in Prison in Theft of More Than $2.3 Million
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COLUMBUS – The former executive director of the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) was sentenced to 8-12 years in prison Tuesday after admitting to the theft of more than $2.3 million from the agency.
Improper Medicaid Payments Totaling Nearly $1.3 Million Identified in Compliance Audit of CRN Healthcare in Montgomery County
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COLUMBUS – State auditors identified nearly $1.3 million in improper Medicaid payments to a mental health and addiction services provider based in Montgomery County that received public funding, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Carrollton Schools Officials Plead Guilty in Scheme to Sell Air Purifiers to the District through Shell Companies
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – Three former Carrollton Exempted Village Schools officials have admitted their roles in a scheme to sell air purifiers to the district using two shell companies, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Includes Finding for Recovery of $40,784 Against Former Addyston Water Board Clerk Over Missing Utility Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $40,784 was issued Thursday against the former Water Board Clerk for the Village of Addyston in Hamilton County after utility payments were not deposited into the village’s bank account, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Special Audit Details Phony Invoice Scheme that Led to Convictions of Former Licking County Building Services Director, Two Others
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A final report issued Tuesday by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) details a phony invoice scheme by the former Licking County Building Services Director and accomplices that ended with a finding for recovery of $213,069 and prison sentences for two of the people involved.
Former Fort Loramie Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charge after Failing to Deposit Nearly $14,000 into Village Account
For Immediate Release
Columbus – The former fiscal officer for Fort Loramie in Shelby County has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of unauthorized use of property, following an investigation into nearly $14,000 in missing Village receipts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Finding for Recovery of $1,177 Issued Against Former Kingsville Township Fiscal Officer Over Late Fees, Interest, and Penalties
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $1,177 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer of Kingsville Township in Ashtabula County for fees, interest, and penalties that were assessed because of late employee withholdings and debt service payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $21,734, Mostly Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Employees of Wellsville Local Schools in Columbiana County
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $21,734 was issued Thursday against employees of Wellsville Local Schools after the district failed to withhold and remit pension contributions and paid credit card late fees and interest, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $45,692 Issued Against Former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employee Who Pocketed License Fees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $45,692 was issued Thursday against a former employee of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, who was sentenced to prison earlier this year for stealing fees paid by residents seeking concealed carry handgun licenses and background checks, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Miami Township Trustee, Convicted of Pocketing Cemetery Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $26,668 was issued Tuesday against a former Miami Township trustee, who was convicted of stealing funds from the Logan County township, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Additional Finding for Recovery Issued Against Former South Bloomfield Receipt Clerk, Who Was Convicted of Grand Theft
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COLUMBUS – An additional finding for recovery was issued Thursday against the former receipt clerk for the Village of South Bloomfield, who was convicted of stealing nearly $14,000 from the Pickaway County community, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Utility Clerk for the Village of Swanton in Fulton County Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison Following Theft in Office Conviction
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COLUMBUS – The former utility clerk for the Village of Swanton has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting she stole nearly $65,000 from the Fulton County community.
MARCS Performance Audit Recommends Further Study of Impact of Fee Changes, Formal Policy for Collecting Delinquent Accounts
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COLUMBUS – The costs of the statewide radio and data network used by emergency responders, public safety groups and others likely will outpace the funds currently collected to run it, absent a change in fee structure or other legislative intervention, according to a report released Thursday by the Auditor of State’s Office.
Former Fiscal Officer Used Vinton Township Funds to Buy Wildebeest, Hot Tubs, Windows for Primate Exhibit at His Roadside Zoo
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A former Vinton Township fiscal officer, convicted of theft in office and other criminal counts, used public funds to buy a wildebeest, two owls, windows for a primate exhibit at his roadside zoo, hot tubs, a snow cone machine, and other personal purchases that had nothing to do with the operations of the township.
Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit Honored by National Group for Investigation, Conviction in $1.8 Million Clark County Theft
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COLUMBUS – The Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the law enforcement division of the office, is being honored by a national group for its investigation of a former employee of the Clark County Auditor’s Office, who was convicted of stealing more than $1.8 million.
Former Superintendent of Cincinnati Technology Academy Sentenced After Guilty Plea to Having an Unlawful Interest in a Public Contract
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – The former superintendent of a Cincinnati charter school was fined $1,000 and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service after a janitorial business he controlled was improperly contracted to provide services to the school, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Medicaid Compliance Audits Identify $328,000 in Improper Payments to Four Mental Health and Addiction Services Providers
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – State auditors identified more than $328,000 in improper Medicaid payments to four mental health and addiction services providers located in Summit, Cuyahoga, and Belmont counties that received public funding, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Finding for Recovery of $2,000 Issued Against Former Bethel Local Schools Superintendent over Unsubstantiated Compensation
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $2,000 was issued Tuesday against the former superintendent of Bethel Local Schools in Miami County overcompensation he received without documentation that he was actually on the job, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $2,159.67 Issued Against Village of North Lewisburg Fiscal Officer over Late Fees
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $2,159.67 was issued Thursday against the fiscal officer for the Village of North Lewisburg in Champaign County over penalties that resulted from the late remittance of retirement withholdings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
For Immediate Release
Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Cincinnati School Secretary, Convicted in Theft of Athletic Event and Field Trip Cash
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COLUMBUS – A special audit released Thursday details the investigation of a former Cincinnati City School District employee, who was convicted of stealing funds from athletic events and a student field trip, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Annual State of Ohio Single Audit Details $46.8 billion in Spending through 353 Federally Funded Programs
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COLUMBUS – Auditors identified 24 findings and questioned costs totaling $2.85 million among seven state agencies that administered federally funded programs in fiscal year 2022, according to an annual audit of spending released Thursday by Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Finding for Recovery of $4,947 Issued Against Former Tuscarawas Ag Society Treasurer over Late Fees and Interest
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $4,947 was issued Tuesday against the former treasurer of the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Society for penalties and fees that resulted from late payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $3,815 Issued Against Former Director of the Brilliance School Over Unsupported Expenses
For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $3,815 was issued Tuesday against a former school director for improper debit card purchases, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Licking County Building Services Director Sentenced Following Conviction in Phony Invoice Scheme
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COLUMBUS – The former building services director for Licking County was sentenced to 30 months in prison Monday after admitting his role in the theft of nearly $193,000 as part of a phony invoice scheme, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Richland JFS Employee Pleads Guilty to Improperly Securing Benefits for Boyfriend and his Child
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COLUMBUS – A former public assistance specialist at Richland County Job and Family Services (JFS) pleaded guilty Monday to three felony counts for using her position to improperly secure benefits for her boyfriend and his child.
Finding for Recovery of $699 Issued Against Richland Township Fiscal Officer over Penalties from Late Tax Payments
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $699 was issued Thursday against the fiscal officer for Richland Township in Darke County over penalties that resulted from the late remittance of tax and retirement withholdings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Investigation into Former Executive Director of Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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COLUMBUS – A special audit released Thursday details the investigation into the former executive director of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau, who was convicted in the theft of $6,805, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
MCBDD Performance Audit Spotlights Progress in Meeting Federal Conflict-free Management Requirements
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COLUMBUS – County boards of developmental disabilities have one year remaining to meet federal conflict-free management requirements and ensure eligible residents continue to have access to transportation, employment, and other publicly funded services.
Special Audit Details Investigation, $43,011 Finding for Recovery Against Former Fiscal Officer of Village of Risingsun
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $43,011 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Village of Risingsun, who was convicted in 2022 of stealing from the Wood County community, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $2,061 Issued Against Former Jefferson Township Administrative Assistant
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $2,061 was issued Tuesday against a former administrative assistant for Jefferson Township in Montgomery County, who continued to receive a paycheck after she left the position, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $2,061 was issued Tuesday against a former administrative assistant for Jefferson Township in Montgomery County, who continued to receive a paycheck after she left the position, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $70,195 Issued Against Former A+ Arts Academy Treasurer in Columbus
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $70,195 was issued Thursday against the former treasurer of the A+ Arts Academy in Columbus, after she failed to remit tax withholdings from employee earnings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Warns Government Employees of Uptick in Spear Phishing, Payment Re-Direct Scams
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COLUMBUS – Auditor of State Keith Faber urged state and local government employees to be extra diligent in reviewing requests to redirect payments from public accounts, following a recent increase in cyberscams targeting public offices.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Texas Man Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Invoice Scheme Involving Former Licking County Building Services Director
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COLUMBUS – A Texas man was sentenced to four years in prison Wednesday after he admitted his role in stealing nearly $193,000 from Licking County, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit Details Payroll Scheme, Conviction Involving Former Corrections Commission of Southeastern Ohio Fiscal Officer
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COLUMBUS – The former fiscal officer for the Corrections Commission of Southeastern Ohio was convicted and sentenced earlier this year to two years of probation, following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
Final Finding for Recovery of $47,646 Issued Against Former Hartford Independent Ag Society Office Manager Following Theft Conviction
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $47,646 was issued Tuesday against the former office manager for the Hartford Independent Agricultural Society, who was convicted of theft and related counts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Miami Township Trustee Ordered to Pay $28,168 in Restitution and Audit Costs Following Guilty Plea
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COLUMBUS – A former Miami Township trustee has been ordered to pay $28,168 in restitution and audit costs after admitting he unlawfully pocketed funds that should have gone to the Logan County Township, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Final Finding for Recovery of $9,746, Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former Painesville City Schools Employee
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $9,746 was issued Tuesday against a former Painesville City Local School District employee, who was convicted of stealing preschool child care fees, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
New Performance Audit Calls for Improved Planning and Prioritization for ODNR’s Inland Lakes Dredging Program
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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) should establish a formal process for prioritizing and planning the systematic removal of sediment from the state’s inland lakes, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Final Finding for Recovery of $14,822, Repaid Under Court Order, Issued Against Former Pickerington Robotics Club Adviser
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COLUMBUS – A finding for recovery of $14,822 was issued Tuesday against a former teacher in the Pickerington Local School District, who was convicted of pocketing funds meant to be used for a student robotics club.
Former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $37,964 in Concealed Handgun License Fees
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Columbus – A former employee in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was sentenced to 36 months in prison Friday after she admitted stealing about $38,000 in fees paid by residents seeking concealed handgun licenses, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $20,736 Issued Against Former Employees of the Village of Highland Hills in Cuyahoga County
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COLUMBUS – Findings for recovery of $20,736 were issued Thursday against former employees of the Village of Highland Hills in Cuyahoga County, stemming from misappropriated rental and vending receipts and late remittances of pension and tax withholdings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Public Interest Audit Recommends Better Tracking of ODJFS Workforce Development Programming, Funding
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COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) should collect and analyze additional information about federally funded workforce development programs to better track their effectiveness in securing employment for out-of-work residents, according to a report released Thursday by Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Former Executive Director of Athens Metro Housing Authority Indicted Following SIU Investigation into Theft of More Than $1.5 Million
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COLUMBUS – The Athens County Grand Jury handed down a seven-count indictment Monday against the former executive director of the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA), stemming from allegations she pocketed more than $1.5 million from the agency for personal use, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Former Meigs County Sheriff Indicted on Theft, Other Counts After Withdrawing Public Funds for Personal Use
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COLUMBUS – The Meigs County Grand Jury handed down a five-count indictment Wednesday against former Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood following allegations that he withdrew public funds for personal use, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer Sentenced to 4 years, 11 months in Prison, Ordered to Make Restitution of $339,717.86
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Columbus – The former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County, who stole more than $287,500 in public funds to pay for personal expenses, including costs associated with a roadside zoo he operated, was sentenced to 4 years, 11 months in prison Monday, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $26,489 Issued Against Former Oak Harbor Income Tax Assistant Following Grand Theft Conviction
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $26,489 was issued Tuesday against the former Oak Harbor income tax assistant, who was convicted of stealing from the Ottawa County Village, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Gallia County Schools Superintendent Fined $1,000 Following Guilty Plea to Misdemeanor Count
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Auditor Faber Marks 100th Conviction for Fraud and Corruption, Calls for Required Reporting and Training of Public Officials
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Awards with Distinction
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Finding for Recovery of $7,225 Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer of College Township in Knox County
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $7,225 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for College Township in Knox County for fees incurred over the late payment of payroll withholdings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery of $2,950 Issued Against Former Madison County Ag Society Marketing Manager/Director
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $2,950 was issued Tuesday against the former marketing manager/director for the Madison County Agricultural Society, who was sentenced to prison for stealing rental payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Texas Man Admits To Theft, Other Counts for His Role in Invoice Scheme Involving Former Licking County Building Services Director
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Columbus – A Texas man has admitted to his role in the theft of nearly $193,000 from Licking County, via a scheme involving phony invoices approved for payment by the county’s former building services director, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Adena Village Clerk
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Columbus – Findings for recovery totaling more than $28,000 were issued Thursday against the former Adena Village Clerk in Jefferson County for late fees, payroll overpayments and other issues identified following an investigation of questionable expenditures, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $73,267 Issued Against Former Jefferson County General Health District Assistant Administrator
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Columbus — Findings for recovery of $73,267 were issued Thursday against the former assistant administrator of the Jefferson County General Health District over an improper pay raise and other issues, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Special Audit of State Teachers Retirement System Finds No Evidence of Illegal Acts but Room for Debate and Improvement
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Columbus — State auditors found no evidence of fraud, illegal acts, or data manipulation related to the $90 billion held in trust by the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS), according to a Special Audit released Thursday.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Meigs County Health Board Fiscal Officer Over Late Fees and Penalties
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of $4,333 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Meigs County District Board of Health for late fees, penalties, and other issues stemming from her mismanagement of credit card bills, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery Issued Against Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority Employees Over Improper Overtime Payments
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $7,570 was issued against more than two dozen employees of the Akron-Canton Regional Airport Authority after they were paid for overtime hours worked during weeks when they also claimed paid leave, contrary to the Authority’s policies, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Richland County JFS Employee Indicted After Improperly Securing Benefits for Boyfriend and His Child
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Columbus – A Richland County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against a former public assistance specialist who allegedly used her position to improperly secure nearly $50,000 in benefits for her boyfriend and his child, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Unionville Center Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty in Theft of $81,165 from Union County Village
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Columbus – The former fiscal officer for the Village of Unionville Center has admitted to stealing more than $81,000 from the Union County community, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Bellbrook Sugarcreek School Board Members Found Guilty in Case Involving Improper Use of Public Funds to Support Levy Campaign
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Columbus – One current and one former member of the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Local School District Board of Education have been found guilty on misdemeanor counts for their involvement in the use of public funds for a postcard mailing in support of a levy, in violation of state law.
Final Special Audit Report Details Investigation, Ultimate Conviction of former Clark County Employee in $1.8 Million Theft Scheme
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Columbus – A final finding for recovery of more than $1.8 million was issued Thursday against a former employee of the Clark County Auditor’s Office, who for years stole public funds in a scheme involving a phony vendor, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Report: Inadequate Oversight of Eligibility Alerts by Ohio Department of Medicaid May Cost Millions in Improper Benefits Payments
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Columbus – The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) did not ensure County Department of Job and Family Services caseworkers processed system alerts to determine if benefits recipients were potentially receiving duplicative assistance from multiple states, according to a new report from Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Carrollton Schools Officials Indicted in Scheme to Sell Air Purifiers to the District through Shell Companies
For Immediate Release
Columbus – Three Carrollton Exempted Village Schools officials have been indicted for their involvement in a scheme to sell air purifiers to the District using two shell companies, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Fridays.
Findings for Recovery for $16,887 Issued Against Former Olmsted Township Building Permit Tech Over Stolen Permit Fees
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of $16,887 were issued Thursday against the former Olmsted Township Building Permit Tech, who was convicted earlier this year of pocketing permit fees, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Hartford Fair Secretary Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail, Ordered to Make Restitution of Nearly $39,190 After Pleading Guilty to Theft
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Columbus – The former financial secretary/fiscal officer for the Hartford Independent Agricultural Society in Licking County was sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to make restitution of nearly $39,190 after pleading guilty to theft and related counts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Wednesday.
Findings for Recovery of $3,107 Issued Against Former Saline Township Fiscal Officer for Late Fees and Penalties
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of $3,107 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for Saline Township in Jefferson County after she failed to remit tax and retirement withholdings in a timely manner, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $206,630 Issued Against Former Mifflin Township Fiscal Officer, Earlier Convicted of Dereliction of Duty
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of more than $206,000 were issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for Mifflin Township in Richland County, who was earlier convicted on multiple counts of dereliction of duty, Auditor of State Keith Faber said.
Former Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employee Admits to Stealing $37,964 in Concealed Handgun License Fees
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Columbus – A former employee in the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $38,000 in fees paid by those seeking concealed handgun licensure, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Jury Returns Guilty Verdicts Against Dover Mayor Following Auditor of State’s Office Investigation into Pocketed Wedding Fees
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Columbus – Dover Mayor Richard Homrighausen was found guilty Wednesday on multiple criminal counts following a jury trial in Tuscarawas County prompted by allegations that he pocketed wedding fees that should have been directed to the city, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery Issued Against Hamersville Police Chief for Unsupported Reimbursements
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Columbus – The Auditor of State’s Office issued findings for recovery Tuesday totaling $753 for improper expense reimbursements and unsupported purchases by the police chief for the Village of Hamersville in Brown County.
$21,000-plus in Findings for Recovery Included in 2019-2020 Audit of the Village of Spencerville in Allen County
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of more than $21,000 were issued against officials in the Village of Spencerville in Allen County after employees were overcompensated and bills were paid late, resulting in penalty and interest fees, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Final Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Following Fraud Convictions, Prison Sentence
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Columbus – Findings for Recovery of $336,325 were formally issued Thursday against the former deputy auditor of the City of Nelsonville, who was twice convicted and is serving a 59-month prison sentence after she was caught stealing from the public coffers, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Painesville Schools Secretary Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail, Ordered to Make Restitution Following Theft in Office Conviction
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Columbus – A former secretary for the Painesville City Local Schools has been sentenced to 60 days in the Lake County Jail and two years of community control after pleading guilty in Lake County Common Pleas Court to stealing from the district, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Swanton Utility Clerk Indicted in Fulton County in Theft of Nearly $65,000 in Village Receipts
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Columbus – The former utility clerk for the Village of Swanton is facing felony charges in the theft of nearly $65,000, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Public Funds for Personal Expenses, Including Roadside Zoo Costs
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Columbus – The former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County has pleaded guilty to multiple criminal counts after he stole more than $287,500 in public funds for personal expenses, including costs associated with a roadside zoo he operated, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber to Participate in Small Business Roundtable Discussions in Richland and Ashland Counties
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Auditor of State Keith Faber Releases Village of Mount Sterling in Madison County from Fiscal Emergency
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Findings for Recovery Withdrawn Against North College Hill Officials after Credit Card Transactions Verified
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Columbus – The Auditor of State’s Office has withdrawn findings for recovery against several North College Hill officials after city administration provided documentation confirming questioned credit card transactions were for a proper public purpose.
Finding for Recovery of $2,672 Issued Against Former Washington Township Fiscal Officer
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $2,672 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for Washington Township in Tuscarawas County after she failed to remit tax withholdings on employees’ earnings, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Findings for Recovery of $5,000-plus Issued Against Two Former Pike County Officials, Both Convicted of Theft in Office
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of more than $5,000 were issued Thursday against two former Pike County officials who were convicted of theft in office, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
New Audit Spotlights Ways for Co-located Colleges and Universities to Share Services, Ultimately Reduce Costs for Ohio Families
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Columbus – Ohio colleges and universities that share campuses should increasingly collaborate on staffing, facilities, security, and other services as part of efforts to reduce costs for students and their families, according to a new report released by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office Thursday.
Special Investigations Unit Seeking Information on payments for headstone footers/foundations at Fairview Cemetery in Logan County
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Columbus – The Auditor of State’s Office-Special Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation into potential irregularities regarding the payment for headstone footers/foundations at Fairview Cemetery located in Quincy (Logan County).
Former Clark County Auditor’s Office Employee Sentenced to 7 years in Prison, Ordered to Make Restitution of $1.8 Million
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Columbus – A former employee of the Clark County Auditor’s Office was sentenced to 7 years in prison and ordered to repay the $1.8 million in public funds he stole through a phony vendor scheme, Auditor of State Keith Faber said.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Findings for Recovery for Improper Expenditures, Other Issues Noted in 2017-18 Audit of the Hamilton County Ag Society
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Columbus – Findings for recovery were issued against two people for improper expenditures by the Hamilton County Agricultural Society, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Finding for Recovery of $17,861 Issued Against Former Knox County Engineer’s Office Employee Following Theft, Fraud Convictions
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $17,861 was issued Tuesday against the former fiscal officer for the Knox County Engineer’s Office, who was sentenced to prison earlier this year after admitting he used a county credit card to make personal purchases, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Clark County Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of $1.8 Million
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Columbus – A former employee in the Clark County Auditor’s Office has pleaded guilty to two criminal counts, admitting he stole $1.8 million in public funds through a scheme involving phony vendor payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Friday.
Former Painesville City LSD Secretary Indicted for Theft of Preschool Tuition Payments, Improper Account Withdrawals
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Columbus – A former secretary for the Painesville City Local School District has been indicted on theft-related charges after investigators determined she pocketed more than $10,000 in receipts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Wednesday.
Ohio Families Saved More Than $163 Million in 2021 Through College Credit Plus, and Even More Teens Could Be Earning Credits
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Columbus – Middle and high school students enrolled in the state’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program saved more than $163 million in tuition costs in 2021, an average of $4,368 per family, according to a new report issued Tuesday by Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Former Fort Loramie Fiscal Officer Indicted for Theft in Office, Tampering with Records for Nearly $14,000 in Missing Receipts
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Columbus – The former fiscal officer for Fort Loramie has been indicted in Shelby County following an investigation into nearly $14,000 in missing Village receipts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Orphan Well Program Moving in the Right Direction, but More Work Needed to Cap Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
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Columbus – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has steadily increased the number of abandoned oil and gas wells plugged throughout the state over the past decade, but the agency is still spending only about half of the funding required, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Former Hartford Fair Fiscal Officer Indicted on Theft, Related Counts
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Columbus – The former financial secretary/fiscal officer of the Hartford Independent Agricultural Society in Licking County has been indicted on theft and related counts, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Auditor of State’s Office Receives Top Honors in Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association
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Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office received top honors for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada for the 25th consecutive year.
Former Village of Risingsun Fiscal Officer Pleads Guilty to Felony Count of Theft in Office
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Columbus – The former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Risingsun has pleaded guilty to a single count of theft in office (a third-degree felony) following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s Special Investigations Unit.
Finding for Recovery for Late Fees and Penalties, Other Issues Identified in Madison Township 2018 and 2019 Audit
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $25,144 was issued Thursday against the Fiscal Officer of Madison Township in Butler County to recoup fees charged for late tax filings and bill payments, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Finding for Recovery Issued Against Current and Former Directors of Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority over Late Fees
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $966 was issued Thursday against the current and former executive directors of the Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority for late fees on bills paid after their due dates.
Auditor Faber Again Declares Village of Belmore ‘Unauditable’
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Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office last week sent a letter to Belmore in Putnam County declaring the Village “unauditable” for the eighth consecutive year. The Village was declared “unauditable” for the period Jan. 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, due to inadequate records to complete an audit.
Findings for Recovery of $16,404 Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer for the Village of Neville
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of $16,404 were issued Tuesday in favor of the Village of Neville in Clermont County, after a former fiscal officer used a Village debit card for personal purchases, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Findings for Recovery of $117 million-plus issued against defunct Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow
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Columbus – Findings for recovery of more than $117 million were issued Tuesday against the defunct Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) for public funds it improperly received during its final years of operation, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Pike County Auditor Agrees to Resign, Ordered to Make Restitution Over Improper Credit Card Purchases
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Former Knox County Engineer’s Office Fiscal Officer Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison, Ordered to Pay $19,861
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Findings for Recovery Totaling $13,783 Issued Against Two Former Martins Ferry City Schools Officials
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Grand Jury Indicts Former Gallia County Schools Superintendent of Unlawful Interest, Theft in Office
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Finding for Recovery of $154,399 Issued Against Former Marion City Auditor Over IRS Late Fees and Penalties
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Findings for Recovery of $3,999 issued against Hamilton County Mathematics and Science Academy
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Longtime State Chief Deputy Auditor Robert Hinkle Receives Top Honors From National Auditors Group
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Cuyahoga County Audit Rife with Noncompliance and Control Deficiency Findings
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Finding for Recovery of $2,314 Issued For Improper Reimbursements Paid By Bethel Local Schools in Miami County
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Former Fiscal Officer for Knox County Engineer Pleads Guilty to Theft, Insurance Fraud Charges
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Auditor of State’s Office Identifies Nearly $691,000 in Improper Medicaid Payments to Warren County Pharmacy
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Columbus – State auditors identified nearly $691,000 in improper Medicaid payments to a Warren County business for durable medical equipment it could not prove was delivered to patients or was otherwise not authorized to provide, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Pike County CVB Executive Director Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Make Restitution of $6,805.54
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Columbus – The former head of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau pleaded guilty Tuesday in Pike County Common Pleas Court to two criminal counts in the theft of more than $6,800, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced.
Finding for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former Licking Heights School District Employee
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Columbus – A finding for recovery was issued against a former Licking Heights Local Schools dispatcher and secretary convicted of stealing money meant to cover criminal background checks of District employees, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Finding for Recovery, Partially Repaid Under Audit, Issued Against Former Mayor’s Court Clerk for the Village of Elmwood Place
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Columbus – A finding for recovery of $61,028 has been issued against the former mayor’s court clerk for Elmwood Place in Hamilton County, who was convicted for stealing $46,920 from the Village, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Thursday.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Additional Felony Counts Filed Against Former Clark County Auditor’s Office Employee
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Columbus – A former employee of the Clark County Auditor’s Office, who allegedly stole more than $1.8 million in public funds through a scheme involving phony vendor payments, is facing additional criminal charges, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced Tuesday.
Former Springboro Superintendent Sentenced Following Convictions in Mileage Reimbursement Scheme
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Columbus – The former superintendent of Springboro Community City Schools in Warren County was ordered to make restitution of more than $2,500 and sentenced to three years of probation after he was convicted of stealing mileage reimbursements from the district, Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Special Investigation Unit announced.
Auditor Faber Declares Carroll County Agricultural Society “Unauditable”
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Auditor Faber Calls for Updated Strategic Plan for Higher Ed Facilities as Enrollment Increasingly Shifts Online
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Columbus – The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) should ensure the state’s public colleges and universities are submitting up-to-date information annually about their facilities – data that are needed in determining future capital investments for maintaining aging buildings, constructing new ones, or shifting resources to accommodate increasingly online learning, according to an audit released Tuesday by Auditor of State Keith Faber.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Guilty on Additional Counts, Ordered to Repay Another $40,000-plus
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Columbus – The former deputy auditor of the City of Nelsonville, already in prison on felony convictions after she was caught stealing from the city payroll, was ordered to repay an additional $40,000-plus she admitted pocketing in a separate scheme.
Annual Ohio Single Audit includes 25 findings, $1.3 million in questioned costs at eight state agencies
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Former Risingsun Fiscal Officer Indicted in Theft of $23,987 From Village Bank Account
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Alcohol Purchases Flagged in Tuppers Plains Chester Water District Audit
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Dover Mayor indicted on 15 criminal counts after pocketing $9,295 in payments for performing wedding ceremonies
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Former Springboro Community City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Theft in Office
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Pike County Auditor Enters "Not Guilty" Plea and Steps Away from Position while Case Pending
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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State Audit Again Finds Inadequate Controls in Village of Brice’s Photo Speed Enforcement Program
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Poor Spending Documentation Results in Village of Adelphi Finding for Recovery
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Pike County Auditor Indicted for Stealing more than $2,600
Auditor Keith Faber’s SIU team investigated the theft and will prosecute the case
Failing to Follow Credit Card Policy Leads to Finding for Recovery in Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Audit
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Former City of Mount Vernon Clerk of Court Racks up Multiple Felonies and $10,621 Tab with the City
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Former Village of Unionville Center Fiscal Officer Indicted on Multiple Felonies
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Former City of Lorain Clerk of Courts Paid Out $70,910 in Improper Compensation
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Thousands of Dollars in Overpayments and Late Fees Highlighted in Decatur Township
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Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
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Audit Finds Overpayment Problem in Nimishillen Township Road Department
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$60,000 in Legal Fees Owed to the Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority
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Franklinton Preparatory Academy Owes Ohio Department of Education $57,000
For immediate release
Internal Control Weaknesses Combined with an Antiquated System Allow for Massive $3.8 Billion in Unemployment Fraud and Overpayments
For Immediate Release
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released an audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) focused on fraud in Ohio’s unemployment system. Auditors noted changes to the federal requirements and a lack of controls led to vulnerabilities in the system allowing for over $475 million to be paid to criminals while another $3.3 billion in overpayments were made.
Village of New Madison Special Audit Finds Fiscal Officer Mishandled Tax Dollars Totaling $27,312
Outdated Systems and Overwhelming Claims Lead to Customer Service Failures with Ohio Unemployment System
For Immediate Release
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the first of two audits of the Ohio Job and Family Services (ODJFS) unemployment system. This performance audit was required by the Ohio General Assembly in response to egregious customer service failures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Credit Card Abuse Leads to Finding for Recovery in Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority Audit
Auditors Identify Improper Payments and Operational Concerns in Medicaid Provider Examination
Auditor Questions State Financial Statement
Qualified Opinion Included in State of Ohio Audit
Medicaid Compliance Examination Finds Over $30,000 in Improper Payments to Acupuncture Provider
Auditor of State Completes Phase II of ODOT Performance Audit
Each 1% improvement across all the scope areas could have a $13 million financial impact annually
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
October Award with Distinction
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority Special Audit Released with Findings Totaling Over $400,000
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced October 19, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced October 5, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced September 28, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced September 21, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced Sept. 14
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced Sept. 7, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced August 31, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced August 24, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced August 17, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced August 10, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced August 3, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Released July 27,2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced July 20, 2020
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Announced July 13, 2020
Illegal Expenditures Involving Former Village of Rock Creek Administrator Earns Finding for Recovery
Former Village of South Bloomfield Clerk Sentenced for Theft in Office and Tampering with Records
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office announced former Village of South Bloomfield Clerk Kelly Neal was sentenced to 16 months in prison after committing theft in office totaling $13,970 and tampering with records.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Report Advisory for Monday, June 22, 2020
The Auditor’s office will release the following report on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 23, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Audit Advisory for June 18, 2020
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, June 18, 2020.
AOS Provides Local Governments Pandemic Relief Resource Page
Auditor Faber today announced the launch of a COVID-19 fiscal relief resources page on the Auditor’s website.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday June 11, 2020
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
Audit Advisory for June 9, 2020
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
Special Audit Issues Over $300,000 in Findings Against Former Chief Deputy of Lima Municipal Court
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office today released a special audit of the City of Lima Municipal Court, which issued $334,270 in findings for recovery against former Chief Deputy Sue Barnett.
Audit: Allen County Regional Transit Authority Incurs $2,679 in Late Fees
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office today released the 2018 audit of the Allen County Regional Transit Authority, which found that the former fiscal officer, Patricia Stein, incurred and paid $2,679 in late fees.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 2, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, May 7, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, May 7, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 30, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Auditor Faber Issues a $19,752 Finding for Recovery against Former Perry Cook Memorial Library Treasurer
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office today released the 2017-2018 audit of the Perry Cook Memorial Library (Morrow County). The audit issued a finding for recovery against the library’s former treasurer, Jeffery Wise, who was found guilty stealing $19,752 during his tenure.
Audit Finds Newton Local School District Superintendent Misused District Credit Card
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018-2019 audit of Newton Local School District (Miami County), which issues a $2,070 finding for recovery against Superintendent Pat McBride for misusing a district credit card.
Audit Finds Former Pike County Auditor Overpaid Employees a Total of $1,932
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office today released the 2018 audit of Pike County, which found that the former county auditor, Erica Snodgrass, authorized $1,932 total in overpayments to county employees.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 23, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, April 23, 2020.
Audit Finds Village of Union City Fire Chief and Firefighters Overpay Themselves over $75,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018 audit of the Village of Union City, which issued a total of $75,835 in findings for recovery against former Fire Chief Pamela Idle and EMT/Firefighters, Craig Idle and Brian Stump.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 16, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
Audit Finds $7,534 in Overpayments to Former Trotwood-Madison City School District Employees
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued the 2019 audit of Trotwood-Madison City School District, which revealed that the district continued to pay two employees after their termination, resulting in total overpayment of $7,534.
Audit Finds Former Treasurer of Harrison Regional Airport Authority Improperly Paid Herself Over $6,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued the 2016 and 2017 audit on the Harrison County Regional Airport Authority, which uncovered that the former treasurer, Tanya Burgess, overpaid either herself or her husband a total of $6,063.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 14, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 9, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
Audit Finds City of Vermilion Employee Used Public Funds to Purchase Gasoline for Personal Use
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued the 2018 audit of the City of Vermilion (Erie County), which uncovered that a City Street Department employee, William Nehls, purchased fuel for personal use with city funds.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 2, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, April 2, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Mayor of the Village of Bridgeport, David W. Smith, Suspended from Office.
Based on a motion filed by a special prosecutor from Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office, a special commission appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court determined today to suspend David W. Smith from his office as Mayor of the Village of Bridgeport.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 26, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Auditor Faber Finds Former Wayne Trace Schools Cashier Owes $2,045
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued a finding for recovery against former lunchroom cashier for Wayne Trace Local School District (Paulding County), Brenda Combs, after the school found $2,045 of lunch room fees collected but not accounted for.
Audit Finds Gasper Township Fiscal Officer Paid $4,899 in Late Fees
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2016-2017 audit of Gasper Township (Preble County), which uncovered that Anitra Roell incurred $4,899 in penalties and late fees during her time as fiscal officer.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that, in the month of February, the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports:
Audit Advisory for Thursday, March 19, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Former Youngstown Mayor, Charles Sammarone, Sentenced to Five Years Community Control
As a result of an investigation by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office, former Youngstown Mayor, Charles Sammarone, pled guilty to two charges of Tampering with Records (F3) and was sentenced to five years of community control and 30 hours community service.
Auditor of State Responds to COVID-19 Transitions to Work From Home, Encourages Election Day Help
In an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, Auditor of State Keith Faber announced today that effective Tuesday, March 17, the office will utilize the work from home option for most of its 800 employees.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Village of Junction City Clerk-Treasurer Indicted on Multiple Charges
Based on an investigation by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Special Investigations Unit, former Village of Junction City (Perry County) Clerk-Treasurer Randi N. Brown was indicted on February 25, 2020 on two counts of Theft in Office (F5), and two counts of Tampering with Records (F3).
Former Coshocton County Agricultural Society Secretary Indicted on Multiple Charges
Based on an investigation by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Special Investigations Unit, a Coshocton County grand jury today indicted Former Coshocton County Agricultural Society Secretary Pamela Bordenkircher on one count of Grand Theft (F4) and four counts of Theft (F5).
Audit of Cincinnati Identifies Over $17,500 in Overpayments
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2019 audit of the City of Cincinnati, which issues a $17,582 finding for recovery for overpayments against three members of the Cincinnati Police Department.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 27, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Audit: Matthews School District’s Resource Officer Owes School $1000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2019 audit of Matthews Local School District, which details that the district’s resource officer, Michael Sheehy, stole $1,000 from the athletic department’s petty cash fund.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Finds Village of Rarden Fiscal Officer Paid Penalties, Late Fees
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018 audit of the Village of Rarden (Scioto County), which uncovered that Fiscal Officer Stacy Hall authorized the payment of $900 in penalties and late fees to various government agencies.
Auditor Faber Identifies Almost $80,000 in Money Collected But Not Accounted For in the City of Bedford
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released a special audit and criminal investigation of the City of Bedford (Cuyahoga County). The investigation identified almost $80,000 in monies collected by the city but not deposited into city bank accounts and issued a finding for recovery against former city water department clerks, Linda Yarish and Joan Law.
Auditor Faber: Public Entities May Not Use Public Resources to Influence Levies or Bonds
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released a video to remind public officials that most local governments and public school districts may not use tax dollars to support or oppose levy or bond issues on the ballot.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 25, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 20, 2020
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Audit of the University of Toledo Uncovers $22,238 in Theft
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2019 audit of the University of Toledo, and issued a finding for recovery against Jason Woodward, a former university employee who spent $22,238 of the university’s money on personal expenses.
Village of DeGraff Utility Clerk Indicted on Multiple Charges
Based on an investigation by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Special Investigations Unit, former Village of DeGraff (Logan County) Utility Clerk Jennifer Dearwester was indicted on one count of Theft in Office (F3), one count of Aggravated Theft (F3), and three counts of Tampering with Records (F3).
Delaware City School District Secretary Charged with Theft in Office
Based on an investigation by Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Special Investigations Unit, a former Secretary for Delaware City School District, Kim Todd, was charged today with two counts of Theft in Office.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, February 13, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, February 13, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of Bridgeport Mayor David Smith Indicted with Multiple Charges
Village of Bridgeport (Belmont County) Mayor, David W. Smith, was indicted last week on one count of Tampering with Records (F3), one count of Theft in Office (F3), and two counts of Conflict of Interest (M1).
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
General Assembly Gives Auditor Faber Increased Authority to Audit Institutions of Higher Education
Last week the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation that allows the Ohio Auditor of State’s office to conduct performance audits of state institutions of high education at the discretion of Auditor of State, Keith Faber.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, February 6, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, February 6, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Finds York Township Fiscal Officer Owes $10,737
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of York Township (Belmont County), which found the former fiscal officer, Dawn Lee, incurred $10,737 of penalties and interest charges from the federal government.
Auditor Faber Declares the Village of Quaker City “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber last week declared the Village of Quaker City (Guernsey County) “unauditable” for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019 after auditors determined the condition of the village’s financial records were not adequate to finish the audit.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Two School Districts Qualify for The Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Entities earning the Auditor of State Award are bold and italicized.
Audit Finds Former Monroe Central High School Athletic Director Owes School District $5,464
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber last week released the 2018 audit of Switzerland of Ohio Local School District (Monroe County), which found that the former athletic director, Ryan Rosnick, did not account for $5,464 he collected from varsity basketball and volleyball games.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor of State Completes Phase I of ODOT Performance Audit; Phase II Scheduled
Initial Analysis Suggests $21 Million in Possible Annual Savings
Audit of Liberty Township Orders Employees to Repay Over $107,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017 audit of Liberty Township (Guernsey County), which issued a $100,713 finding for recovery against former fiscal officer, Kathy Leach and a $6,728 finding for recovery against township employee, Thomas Braniger.
Auditor Faber Holds Administrative Secretary Responsible for $17,272 from School District Pop Machine
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2019 audit of Worthington City School District (Franklin County), which uncovered that the Administrative Secretary, Michelle Gouhin, improperly handled $17,272 from a district owned pop machine.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, January 2, 2020
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and has released the following audits today.
Auditor Faber Uncovers $11,358 of Fraudulent Activity in Coshocton City and County Parks District
Audit Uncovers West Clermont School District Employee Improperly Handles Money From Field Trip
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2019 audit of West Clermont Local School District (Clermont County), which uncovered that a district employee, Trent Davis, collected $17,745 of school district money but did not remit the funds to the district’s Treasurer.
Audit Finds Village of Coal Grove Fiscal Officers Authorize Late Payments
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018 audit of the Village of Coal Grove (Lawrence County), which uncovered that the village paid $560 in late fees to the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F) and the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Compliance and Control Audit of JobsOhio Posted
In compliance with their statutory obligation, the Auditor of State and JobsOhio today posted the compliance and control audit of JobsOhio.
Finding for Adjustment Totaling Over $4.4 Million Issued to City of Youngstown
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2018 audit of the City of Youngstown. The audit contained multiple findings including deficiencies, material weaknesses in internal controls, and noncompliance that have resulted in a $4.4 million finding for adjustment.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Audit Finds $2,971 in Penalties, Interest Assessed Against Kingsville Township
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the audit of Kingsville Township (Ashtabula County), which found that Fiscal Officer Sarah Patterson incurred and paid $2,971 in late fees, penalties, and interest.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 26, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 26, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 19, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 19, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 12, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and released the following audits on Thursday, December 12, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
Audit Finds Former Clinton Township Fiscal Officer Owes $2,119 in Penalties, Fees, and Interest
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Clinton Township (Vinton County), which identifies that, Carol Brown, incurred $2,119 in late fees, penalties, and interest during her time as fiscal officer.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in November.
Audit Finds Village of Golf Manor Tax Commissioner Spent $9,025 on Personal Expenses
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2016 audit of the Village of Golf Manor (Hamilton County), which uncovers that the former tax commissioner Jamie Smith used a village credit card for personal expenses, to the tune of $9,025.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor Faber Announces Star Rating System for Public Records Compliance
Auditor of State Keith Faber hosted a press conference with Ohio News Media Association Executive Director Monica Nieporte and announced a new approach to reporting public records and compliance with Ohio’s Sunshine Laws through a Star Rating System (StaRS).
Audit of Akron Digital Academy Uncovers $167,753 of Illegal Expenditures
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Akron Digital Academy in Summit County, which uncovered that former Head of School, Lashawn Terrell, misused $167,753 of school money through a shell vendor.
Audit Finds Former Monroe Township Fiscal Officer Authorized Overpayments and Incurred Late Fees
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Monroe Township (Perry County), which uncovered that the former fiscal officer, Heather Harper, authorized an overpayment of $762 for herself and incurred $30,660 of late fees and interest.
Auditor Faber Finds Newton Falls Joint Fire District Fiscal Officer Incurred $8,043 in Late Fees
An audit of the Newton Falls Joint Fire District, today released by Auditor of State Keith Faber, uncovered that former fiscal officer, Joseph Sosnowski, incurred $8,043 in penalties and late fees for failing to remit pension contributions and pay lease and loan obligations on time.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor Faber Seeks RFPs for Internal Performance Audit
Auditor of State Keith Faber announced his office is accepting proposals for a performance audit of the Auditor of State’s office.
Public Meeting to Review Feasibility Study on Liberty, Matthews, and Brookfield School Districts
The Auditor of State’s office announced a public meeting to discuss a feasibility study conducted by the Ohio Performance Team on shared services between Liberty, Matthews, and Brookfield School Districts.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in October.
McDonald-Roundhead Joint Recreational District Owed $2,000 from Former Fiscal Officer
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued a finding for recovery against Fiscal Officer Jennifer Henkle in an audit for McDonald-Roundhead Joint Recreational District (Hardin County).
Auditor Faber Declares Union Township “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared Union Township (Pike County) “unauditable” after the township failed to submit financial statements essential to complete the audit.
Auditor Faber Declares Madison Township “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared Madison Township (Fayette County) “unauditable” after the township failed to submit financial statements essential to complete the audit.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, November 7, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, October 17, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, October 17, 2019.
Auditor Faber Finds Director of Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habituation Center Owes $5,201
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2015-2016 audit of the Western Ohio Regional Treatment and Habituation Center (Allen County). The audit uncovered that the center misspent $5,201 on credit card purchases lacking supporting documentation, checks paid without documentation, and late payments on credit card purchases
Auditor Faber Declares the Village of Tuscarawas “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber has declared the Village of Tuscarawas (Tuscarawas County) “unauditable” after state auditors found that accurate monthly bank reconciliations were not available for audit.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, October 15, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, October 10, 2019.
Audit Finds Former Scioto County Recreation Department Supervisor Failed to Deposit $4,495 in County Accounts
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued the fiscal year 2018 audit of Scioto County. The audit uncovers that the former Recreation Department Supervisor, Tim Knittel, failed to deposit $4,495 of fees collected for shelter reservations.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifier for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
– A recent financial audit of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.
Audit Finds Former Fiscal Officer of the Village of South Bloomfield Improperly Spent $1,305
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the audit of the Village of South Bloomfield (Pickaway County) for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, which finds that the former fiscal officer, Iris Darst, improperly spent $1,305 of village funds.
Auditor Faber Corrects a $5,457 Overpayment by Eastland Preparatory Academy
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the fiscal year 2018 audit of Eastland Preparatory Academy (Franklin County), which indicated that the academy overpaid their lessor, Obermiller LLC by $5,457.
Auditor Faber Announces September Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce the entities receiving the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports in September.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, October 3, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, October 1, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.
Audit Finds $11,780 Owed to Adams County Metropolitan Housing Authority
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the Adams Metropolitan Housing Authority (Adams County) audit that issues a finding for recovery totaling $11,780 against the authority’s project manager, Donna Hendrix.
Audit Reveals Athens County Overpays Employees Over $1,500
Auditor of State Keith Faber this week released the fiscal year 2018 audit of Athens County, which uncovered that the county’s Board of Election’s poor internal controls resulted in eight county employees being overpaid a total of $1,603.
Audit Issues Finding for Recovery Against Former Muskingum County Engineer
The Auditor of State’s office today released the fiscal year 2018 audit of Muskingum County. The audit issues a finding for recovery for $18,517 against former county engineer Doug Davis and his bonding company.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, September 26, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor Faber Declares Firelands Ambulance Service “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared Firelands Ambulance Service “unauditable” after state auditors determined the condition of their financial records were not adequate to finish the audit.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned a clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, September 19, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, September 19, 2019.
Auditor Declares Southern Ohio Port Authority “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared the Southern Ohio Port Authority ‘unauditable” after the port authority failed to submit annual financial statements and did not have their financial records available to commence their biannual audit.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, September 12, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Audit Finds Symmes Township Paid Over $33,000 in Late Fees
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-2018 audit of Symmes Township in Hamilton County, which uncovered that the township accrued $33,182 in late fees over the course of four years.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, September 10, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, September 5, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, September 5, 2019.
Auditor Keith Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Faber Declares the Village of Timberlake "Unauditable"
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared the Village of Timberlake (Lake County) “unauditable” after officials failed to reconcile accounting records with bank accounts for 21 of the 24 months during fiscal years 2017 and 2018.
Auditor Faber Finds City of Youngstown Issued More Than $4 Million in Improper Loans and Grants
Auditor of State Keith Faber found that the City of Youngstown incurred $4,462,662 in inappropriate expenses from the Water, Sewer, and Environmental Sanitation fund.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 29, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, August 29, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 27, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 22, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, August 22, 2019.
Audit Finds Former Dog Warden Stole Over $26,000 from Dog Adoption and Donation Funds
Auditor of State Keith Faber today issued a $26,267 finding for recovery against Dawn Croft, former Dog Warden for the Columbiana County Dog Pound.
Auditor Keith Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 20, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 15, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, 15, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement Regarding City of Youngstown’s Rejection of AOS Proposal
The following is a statement that may be attributed to Allison Dumski, Spokesperson for Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office:
Auditor Faber Finds Village Utility Clerk Owes Over $6,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released an audit that issued a $6,787 finding for recovery against Cynthia Barnhill, the former Village of Williamsport (Pickaway County) utility clerk.
Auditor Faber Declares Hanover Township “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Keith Faber today declared Hanover Township (Licking County) “unauditable” list after officials failed to file financial statements for fiscal years 2017 and 2018.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, August 6, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority Overpays Employees over $14,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the fiscal year 2017 audit of Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority. The audit uncovered a lack of proper accounting processes, which led to the housing authority overpaying seven employees a total of $14,264.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, August 1, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday August 1, 2019.
Auditor Faber Finds Wright State Applied Research Corporation Improperly Paid Consulting Group over $1.3 Million
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released an audit on Wright State Applied Research Corporation (WSARC), which finds the corporation inappropriately paid Ron Wine Consulting Group LLC $1,333,648.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, July 25, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Auditor Faber Orders Former Village of Rio Grande Court Clerk to Repay Over $7,000
Columbus –Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2015 and 2016 audit of the Village of Rio Grande (Gallia County), which found numerous accounting errors and uncovered a Theft in Office scheme by former Mayor’s Court Clerk, LaDonna Day.
$7,203 in Late Payment Penalties Found in Franklin Township Audit
Auditor of State Keith Faber released today the Franklin Township audit that contained a finding for recovery of $7,203 against Fiscal Officer Lisa Morris.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for Award with Distinction
Columbus – Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Declares Hamilton County Agricultural Society “Unauditable’
Auditor of State Keith Faber placed the Hamilton County Agricultural Society on the “unauditable” list after officials failed to file financial statements.
Auditor Faber Announces Qualifiers for the Auditor of State Award With Distinction
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber have returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and abuse of public money.
Auditor Faber’s Statement Regarding the Arraignment and Motion for Suspension of Charles Reader
Auditor Faber issued the following statement:
Cleveland Metropolitan Park District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that, in June, the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, July 2, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.
Auditor Faber’s Statement Following the Indictment of Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader
Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the following statement after the Grand Jury indictment of Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader:
Auditor Faber Identifies up to $2 million in Savings and Opportunities to Assist Areas Hardest Hit by Mental Illness and Addiction
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released a performance audit of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, which recommends that the department implement a new fund distribution formula that could potentially redirect $15 million to higher need regions and identifies a possible $1.2-2 million in annual savings.
Auditor Faber Declares, Wayne Township in Fiscal Watch
A substantial deficit in township funds prompted Auditor of State Keith Faber to place Wayne Township (Auglaize County) into fiscal watch today.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, June 27, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, June 27, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award with Distinction Winners
Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber returned clean audit reports. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Faber Declares the Village of Macksburg “Unauditable”
A failure to file financial statements prompted Auditor of State Keith Faber to place the Village of Macksburg (Washington County) on the “unauditable list.”
Auditor Faber Declares the Village of Spencerville “Unauditable”
A lack of financial records and bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Keith Faber to place the Village of Spencerville (Allen County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 25, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Jun. 25, 2019.
State Auditor Identifies $2.7 Million in Savings for Ohio EPA
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released a performance audit of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (Ohio EPA) real estate footprint, which recommends potential savings of $2.7 million in the first year.
Auditor Keith Faber Declares the Village of Newtonsville in Fiscal Emergency
Past due accounts payable, deficit fund balances, and a treasury deficiency prompted Auditor of State Keith Faber today to place the Village of Newtonsville (Clermont County) in fiscal emergency.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, June 20, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2019.
Laketran Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Laketran, Lake County’s regional public transportation system, by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, June 13, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
Elida School’s Former Maintenance Worker Owes District $85,000
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the 2017-18 Elida Local School District audit that issues a finding for recovery for $85,000 against Matthew Burton, former maintenance worker for the district.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Columbus Metropolitan Library Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Performance Audit of Department of Administrative Services Fleet Management Released
Auditor of State Keith Faber today released the performance audit of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Fleet Management which recommends potential changes that could yield more than $6 million in savings over the next two years
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Jun. 6, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Jun. 6, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2019.
The Village of Donnelsville Financial Records “Unauditable”
As part of the audit of the Village of Donnelsville for Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2018, Auditor of State Keith Faber declared the village “unauditable” after its fiscal officer for the village failed to provide financial statements required for an audit.
Audits of Richard Allen Academy Charter Schools Uncover $14,850 in Overpayments
Audit reports released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issue findings for recovery against the Richard Allen community schools’ board of trustees and the schools’ treasurer, Brian Adams.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, May 30, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Information to Avoid Scammers and Statement on Storms
Recent tornados and storms rolled through Ohio including Auditor Faber's hometown of Celina.
Recent tornados and storms rolled through Ohio including Auditor Faber's hometown of Celina.
Multiple Improper Use of Procurement Cards and Management Weaknesses Found in Cleveland Municipal School District Audit
An audit of the Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber found improper procurement card transactions and weak management controls.
Former Morgan County Treasurer Commits Theft in Office, Owes $3,815
A 2017 audit report released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber, issues a finding for recovery against former Morgan County treasurer, Dawn Hosom to restore taxpayer funds she stole while working for the county.
Audit Issues $2,013 Finding for Recovery Against Mayors Court Clerk - Village of Coolville
An audit report covering fiscal years 2016 and 2017 released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issues a finding for recovery against Teresa Holisinger, Mayors Court Clerk for the Village of Coolville in Athens County.
Compliance Examination Finds Afinity Healthcare Solutions Owes Ohio Medicaid Over $1M
State auditors found that a Hamilton County provider of home health and personal care aid services improperly billed the state for more than $1 million in work was ineligible for payment from the Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Audit Finds Village of Milan Fiscal Officer Overpays Herself Almost 3k
An audit report released today, covering fiscal years 2016 and 2017, issues a finding for recovery against Mary Bruno, the former fiscal officer for the Village of Milan in Erie County.
Columbus Regional Airport Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report
Auditor Faber Releases Franklin Township from Fiscal Caution
Today Auditor of State Keith Faber released Franklin Township (Richland County) from fiscal caution status.
The City of Powell Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
Village of Kingston Treasurer Owes More Than $3,200
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issued a finding for recovery against Brian Barr, the Clerk-Treasurer for the Village of Kingston (Ross County) and his bonding company. The audit orders Barr to repay $3,215 to the Ross County village for money lost due to poor accounting practices.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, May 9, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday May 9, 2019.
Auditor Faber Issues Statement Regarding Public Corruption Indictments in Dayton
In response to the press conference by Department of Justice Southern District of Ohio, Auditor of State Keith Faber issued the following statement
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that, in April, the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
The City of Kettering Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audits of the following entity by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Toledo City Schools Superintendent Improperly Spends School Dollars
Auditor of State Keith Faber released an audit report today that finds Toledo City School District superintendent, Dr. Romules Durant spent $959 on purchases that were against school policy or lacked a proper public purpose.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 18, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019.
Green Township Fiscal Officer Racks Up Over 2k in Late Fees
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber orders former fiscal officer Pamela Otworth to repay Green Township (Scioto County) $2,229 for a late fee incurred on the township’s commercial loan agreement.
Auditor Issues Over 16k in Findings for Recovery against Local School Officials
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber on Stow-Munroe Falls City School District (Summit County) exposes several instances of school officials misspending school district funds.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 16, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019.
Former Vinton County Local School District Secretary Guilty of Theft, Auditor Issues Findings for Recovery
In an audit released today, Auditor of State Keith Faber issues a finding for recovery for $5,344 against Gayle Huff, the former high school secretary for Vinton County School District.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 11, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 9, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2019.
Audit on Townsend Community School Highlights Need for Clearer Funding Guidelines for Blended Learning Community Schools
An audit report released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber finds that Townsend Community School, a blended learning school in Erie County, operated out of compliance with Ohio law. The situation illustrates deficiencies in Ohio’s current law controlling how blended learning community schools operate.
Auditor of State Office Provides Recommendations to Field Local School District in Performance Audit
A performance audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber provides Field Local School District (Portage County) with recommendations to address their self-reported projected deficit condition over the next five years.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, April 4, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Audit of Harrison Township Uncovers Illegally Spent Funds Noncompliance, Material Weaknesses
An audit report released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber on Harrison Township in Perry County includes findings for recovery and exposes a myriad of other problems relating to the township’s finances.
Audit Finds The Capella High School Fails to Accurately Track Attendance
A state audit released today reveals The Capella High School (Summit County) owes the Ohio Department of Education $18,384 for overstating student attendance.
Audit: Findings for Recovery Issued against Charter School Director
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber exposes $1,986 of debit card purchases made without supporting documentation by the director of Westside Academy in Franklin County.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 2, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that, in the month of March, the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports:
Former Guidance Counselor Owes Almost $1k to Garaway Local School District
A former guidance counselor, indicted for theft in office, owes $998 to Garaway Local School District, state auditors found.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Mar. 28, 2019.
Auditor Faber Issues Findings for Recovery for $271k against Former City of Hilliard Recreation Deputy Director
In an audit report released today on the City of Hilliard (Franklin County), Auditor of State Keith Faber issues a finding for recovery for $271,898 against Heather Ernst, former city Deputy Director of the Recreation and Parks Department.
Former Village Police Chief Owes $3.5k for Improperly Spending Public Funds
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issues findings for recovery for $3,652 against Clinton Brown, former police chief for the Village of New Vienna (Clinton County).
Report Finds Former Village of Lynchburg Administrator Owes $2,215
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issues findings for recovery against Tamara Anne Pierre, former Village Administrator for the Village of Lynchburg (Highland County).
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Mar. 21, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Mar. 21, 2019.
Village of Fletcher Fiscal Officer Racks Up 1k in Late Fees
An audit released by Auditor of State Keith Faber today orders former Fiscal Officer Julie Vaughan to repay the Village of Fletcher in Miami County $1,085 for a late fee on a loan payment.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2019.
Auditor Faber Releases 2018 City of Cincinnati Audit Report
Auditor of State Keith Faber has released the 2018 financial audit report on the City of Cincinnati today.
Village of Belmore Released from the Auditor of State’s “Unauditable” List
This week, due to the restoration of their financial records, Auditor of State Keith Faber removed the Village of Belmore from the Auditor of State’s “unauditable” list.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award with Distinction Winners
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following school districts have received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for their clean audit report.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019
The Auditor’s office releases audit reports semiweekly and will release the following audits on Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019.
City of Niles Emerges from Fiscal Emergency After More than 4 Years
Auditor of State Keith Faber released the City of Niles (Trumbull County) from fiscal emergency today because of their improved financial practices and elimination of fund deficits.
State of Ohio Audit Released
Auditor of State Keith Faber released the annual audit of the state’s federal financial assistance programs for FY 2018 today.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019
The Auditor’s office will release the following audits on Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019.
Report Finds $70,000 in Illegal Expenditures by Lincoln Heights Village Manager
An audit released today by Auditor of State Keith Faber issues findings for recovery against Rebecca Hopkins, former manager of the Village of Lincoln Heights (Hamilton County).
Findlay City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that the following entity has received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for its clean audit report:
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Mar. 5, 2019
The Auditor’s office will release the following audits on Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2019.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Report Posted
In compliance with their statutory obligation, the Auditor of State and JobsOhio posted the compliance and control audit of JobsOhio today.
Auditor Faber Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that, in the month of February, the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019
The Auditor’s office will release the following audits on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
Auditor Keith Faber Declares Niles City School District is in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Keith Faber today placed Niles City School District in a state of fiscal emergency after the school district failed to comply with their state approved financial recovery plan.
Auditor Keith Faber Places the Village of Harrisburg in Fiscal Caution
Significant deficiencies and material weakness, indeterminable fund balances, and unreconciled journals and ledgers has prompted Auditor of State Keith Faber to place the Village of Harrisburg (Franklin County) in a state of fiscal caution.
City Day Community School Audit Finds Superintendent Commits Ethics Violation
An audit report released today finds that Crystal Gilbert-Mosley, superintendent for City Day Community School in Montgomery County, improperly hired her mother and daughter as substitute teachers.
Audit Finds Polly Fox Academy Fails to Accurately Track Attendance
A state audit released today reveals Polly Fox Academy (Lucas County) owes the Ohio Department of Education $49,962 for inaccurate student attendance data reporting
Property Owner Improperly Bills Ohio University, Owes School Over $20k
An audit report released today issues a finding for recovery for $20,449 against John A. Wharton for improperly billing Ohio University (Athens County) for improvements to his personal property.
Audit Uncovers Phoenix Academy Owes $2.1 Million
An audit released today shows Phoenix Academy (Lucas County) owes the Ohio Department of Education roughly $2.1 million for inaccurate attendance reporting
Four School Districts Qualify for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that four entities have received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for their clean audit reports
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019
The Auditor's office will release the following audits on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
The following audit reports are scheduled for release on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Audit Finds First Time Learners Academy Inaccurately Tracks Attendance
A state audit released today for First Time Learners Academy (Franklin County) issues findings for recovery for inaccurate attendance reporting and an unsupported expenditure.
Two School Districts Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Auditor of State Keith Faber is pleased to announce that two school districts have received the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
The Auditor's office will release the following audit reports on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019
The Auditor’s office will release the following audits on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019.
Audit Advisory for Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019
The Auditor's office will release the following audits on Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019.
Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The following school districts have returned clean audit reports, and their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Beavercreek Township Audit Reveals Lack of Timely Payments
A financial audit released today orders Fiscal Officer Christy Ahrens to repay Beavercreek Township $2,015 for late fees and interest because of untimely payments.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
The Auditor's office will release the following audits on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019
The Auditor’s office will release the following audits on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
Mecca Township Removed from the Auditor of State’s “Unauditable” List
Due to the restoration of their financial records, the Auditor of State’s office has removed Mecca Township (Trumbull County) from the “unauditable” list after over 22 months.
Audit Releases for the Week of Jan. 28, 2019
The following audits will be Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday Jan. 31, 2019
Audit of Village of Rockford Questions Debit Card Purchases
A state audit released today questions spending by a former volunteer with the Village of Rockford.
Audit of Dayton Early College Academy Reveals More Than 44k in Findings
A state audit of Dayton Early College Academy in Montgomery County reported $44,725 in improper credit card purchases between January 2010 and February 2017.
Audits Report Public Money Overpaid and Under Billed in Smith Township and Village of Sebring Fire and EMS Contract
A state audit issued today for Smith Township reports an overpayment of $48,716 from the Township to the Village of Sebring fire and EMS. Additionally, a separate audit issued today for the Village of Sebring reported a finding for recovery of public monies for $110,020 against the Village fire chief James Cannell and Smith Township.
Audit Reports Unauthorized Payments to Former Murray City Fiscal Officer
A state audit released today reports unauthorized pay of $6,100 to a former Village of Murray City (Hocking County) fiscal officer who is facing theft charges.
Former Struthers Employee Received Unemployment Benefits Despite Conviction
A conviction for tampering with records should have disqualified a former City of Struthers (Mahoning County) employee from receiving more than $800 in unemployment benefits, state auditors reported today.
Legislature Should Review Charter School Lease Practices, Auditor’s Report Recommends
Shortcomings in Ohio law governing charter school facility leases create the opportunity for practices that could enrich private companies while shortchanging Ohio’s students and taxpayers, a report by Auditor of State Dave Yost has found.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Tallmadge City School District (Summit County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
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, Jan. 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.
St. Clair Township Released from Fiscal Emergency
St. Clair Township has regained financial stability after spending more than four and a half years in a state of fiscal emergency, 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.
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019.
Audit Reports Debit Card Misuse at Village of Green Camp
A state audit released today questions debit card spending of almost $2,500 by a former Village of Green Camp official.
Audit Details Theft of Almost $70K From Strongsville City School District
A state audit released today shows the extent of a theft committed by a former Strongsville City Schools employee who was sentenced in October to nine months in prison.
Report Finds $85,000 in Undocumented Spending by Pike County Convention Bureau Chief
The executive director of the Pike County Convention and Visitors Bureau used the bureau’s credit card and checking account to pay for $85,390 in undocumented 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.
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 Thursday, Jan. 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019.
Audit of Lawrence County ESC Reports Improper Spending of Over $62K
A state audit released today uncovered additional improper spending of more than $62,000 by the Lawrence County Educational Service Center (ESC).
Audit of Adams Township Questions Credit Card Purchases
Adams Township in Washington County lacked records to support more than $2,000 in credit card purchases from 2016 and 2017, state auditors found.
Athletic Director Owes $700 for Missing Ticket Revenue
An athletic director owes $700 to the Mansfield City School District for missing ticket revenue, state auditors reported today.
Audit Reports Missing Marching Band Fees at Northwest Local School District
A former high school band director has repaid about $1,500 to the Northwest Local School District following a state audit that identified a shortage of marching band participation fees.
Former Police Chief Indicted for Alleged Misuse of Donations
A former police chief for the Village of New Vienna was indicted last week for allegedly misusing donations intended for the purchase of a police K-9.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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. 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018.
Former Employee Owes More Than $10K to Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District
A former program administrator charged with theft in office owes more than $10,000 to the Paulding County Soil and Water Conservation District, 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.
Great Oaks Career Campuses Qualify for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Great Oaks Career Campuses (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The joint vocational school district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018.
State Audit of Cuyahoga County Reports Unauthorized Hiring Incentives, Payroll Errors
Cuyahoga County violated its charter by paying almost $63,000 in unauthorized hiring incentives to eight employees during 2017, state auditors reported today.
Audit of DECA Prep Reports Theft of Almost $1,600
A former employee of Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) Prep stole $1,573 from the charter school by submitting fraudulent requests for expense reimbursements, state auditors reported today.
Statement from Auditor Yost on Audit of DECA Prep
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the audit of Dayton Early College Academy (DECA) Prep 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.
Cuyahoga Falls City School District Could Save $5.5 million annually, Performance Audit Shows
Cuyahoga Falls City School District could save $5.5 million annually and avoid a projected 2023 deficit of more than $22 million by adopting the recommendations of a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Report Details Ohio’s Flawed E-School Funding System, Recommends Solutions
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released a report detailing significant flaws in Ohio’s system for funding online charter schools and recommending a number of fixes to the Ohio legislature.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Pike County Joint Vocational School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Pike County Joint Vocational School 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 Thursday, Dec. 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Former Bridgeport Fiscal Officer Owes More Than $22,300
State auditors today ordered a former Bridgeport fiscal officer to repay more than $22,300 to the Belmont County village.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.
Addiction Treatment Program Owes $11M to Ohio Department of Medicaid
Overpayment to Richland County Company is Largest Since Auditor Yost Took Office in 2011
A Mansfield-based addiction treatment program owes almost $11 million to the state for services that were unsubstantiated or ineligible for reimbursement from the Ohio Department of Medicaid.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Mill Creek Metropolitan Park District (Mahoning County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.
Village of Bridgeport Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today placed the Village of Bridgeport in a state of fiscal emergency after the village defaulted on outstanding debts.
Shuttered Charter School Still Owes $195K to State
A former charter school located in Scioto County never repaid $195,000 it received from the state due to inflated student attendance data, 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:
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Jefferson Water and Sewer District (Franklin County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.
Audit: Food Vendor Didn’t Pay Rental Fees of $122K to Franklin County Vets Memorial
A food vendor’s failure to pay nearly $122,000 in rental fees to the former Franklin County Veterans Memorial went undetected for years, state auditors reported today.
Audit: Former Employee Stole Student Fees from Shawnee Local School District
A former secretary who stole $34,400 from the Shawnee Local School District targeted payments made by students and their parents for field trips, yearbooks and other fees.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
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 Tuesday, Nov. 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Newton Township Released From Fiscal Caution
Newton Township in Trumbull County has regained financial stability after spending six years in a state of fiscal caution, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
Legislation Proposed Today to Ensure Financial Resources for Ohio Counties of Capital Crimes Involving Multiple Victims and Defendants
When a multi-defendant capital crime occurs in a county with limited resources, local officials may be unable to seek justice because of the extraordinary cost of prosecuting such a case. Today, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost was joined by Senator Bob Peterson and Representative Shane Wilkin to call for legislation to address the financial strain on a community brought on by cases involving multiple victims and defendants.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.
City of Chillicothe Released from Fiscal Caution
The City of Chillicothe has restored its financial health after spending six years in a state of fiscal caution, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
Rush Township, Scioto County, Released From Fiscal Caution
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Rush Township in Scioto County from fiscal caution – a designation it has held since 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
Overpaid Trustees Owe $1,392 to Elk Township
Officials at Elk Township owe $1,392 to the Vinton County community for overpayments they received in 2017, state auditors reported 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 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, Nov. 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.
Ohio Attorney General and Auditor of State Offer Manual of Best Practices to Secure Property Rooms
Securing and protecting evidence is a necessity for the justice system, and a new manual created jointly by the offices of the Ohio Attorney General and the Auditor of State provides the state’s law enforcement agencies with best practices in the management of property and evidence rooms, Attorney General Mike DeWine and Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today.
Audit of Wayne Township Reports More Than $13K in Findings
A state audit of Wayne Township reported about $13,500 in misused levy proceeds, improper reimbursements and overdue cemetery revenue from 2015 and 2016.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the City of Wauseon (Fulton County) received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
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 Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.
Former Fiscal Officer Indicted for Theft of Nearly $100K
A former fiscal officer is facing theft in office charges for allegedly stealing almost $100,000 from Liberty Township in Guernsey County.
Lincoln Heights Village Manager Indicted for Theft in Office Totaling Nearly $67,200
A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted the former village manager of Lincoln Heights for theft in office stemming from her alleged misuse of a village credit card and other funds totaling nearly $67,200.
Former Paulding County Soil and Water District Employee Indicted
The former program administrator of the Soil and Water Conservation District of Paulding County was indicted on theft in office and tampering with records charges.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018.
Village of Manchester Ends Longest Fiscal Emergency in State History
Financial stability has returned to the Village of Manchester, where officials and citizens have spent the past 21 years navigating the longest financial crisis in state history.
Pickaway Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial statements prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Pickaway Township (Pickaway County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.
FHI Data Show Spending Exceeds Revenues in 100 Ohio Cities
Cities Challenged to Address Buildings, Infrastructure and Other Capital Needs
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released a report on the latest Financial Health Indicators for Ohio’s cities and counties which shows 100 cities are spending more than they take in and are relying on reserves to stay in the black. The data also show delayed investment by many of Ohio’s 247 cities into capital assets, such as buildings, infrastructure and other large capital 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, Oct. 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018.
Convicted Clerk-Treasurer Owes Additional $2,300 to Village of Mogadore
A former clerk-treasurer who pleaded guilty to theft in January for stealing from the Village of Mogadore owes an additional $2,300 to the Summit County village, state auditors found.
Performance Audit Recommends $1.58 Million in Savings to St. Marys City School District
The St. Marys City School District (Auglaize County) could achieve annual savings of slightly more than $1.58 million through staff reductions and other measures recommended in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Fiscal Officer Paid for Hotel Stay, College Tuition with Fire District’s Credit Cards
The fiscal officer of a disbanded northeast Ohio fire district charged about $12,000 to the district’s credit cards for personal expenses and failed to document another $10,000 in spending, according to a 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.
City of Galion Emerges from Fiscal Emergency After More than 14 Years
The City of Galion has achieved financial stability by erasing $8 million in fund deficits and addressing a $4.4 million treasury deficiency, 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:
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 4, 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 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, Oct. 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018.
Public Universities, Colleges Would Like Help With Clery Reporting, Auditor’s Survey Finds
Ohio’s public universities and colleges face a number of challenges in fulfilling the federal mandate to report campus crime statistics and detail campus security policy and procedures, according to a survey of these institutions conducted by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The survey makes clear that universities and colleges would welcome help from the state in fulfilling their obligations under the law known as the Clery Act.
Former Columbiana County Police Sergeant Indicted on Seven Felony Counts Involving Theft, Burglary
A former St. Clair Township (Columbiana County) police sergeant has been indicted on seven felonies, including theft in office, for falsely claiming overtime.
Former Somerset Police Chief Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail
Former Somerset Police Chief Jeremy VanDermark was sentenced today to 90 days in the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail for one count of theft in office, a fourth-degree felony, 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.
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The housing authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Former Allen County Schools Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft Charges
An employee of the Shawnee Local School District (Allen County) pleaded guilty today to theft in office and grand theft for stealing more than $56,000 from the district and an affiliated booster organization.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018.
Ohio State University Could Leverage Efficiencies and Process Improvements to Save $6.4 Million, Performance Audit Finds
By optimizing use of printers and copiers; adopting consistent, efficient hiring and financial transactions processes, and moving computer servers to cost-effective data centers, The Ohio State University could save more than $6.4 million annually and better support its educational goals, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Four 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, Sept. 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.
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.
Legislative Update: Bill Seeks to Enhance Accountability, Transparency of Councils of Governments
By Dave Yost, Ohio Auditor of State
Legislation approved by the Ohio Senate in April seeks to improve accountability of the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) and give my office authority to force the consortiums to make their existence known.
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.
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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 27, 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.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 13
Audit reports are released semiweekly. The following audits will be released Thursday, April 13, 2017.
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.
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.
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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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.
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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
$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.
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.
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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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.
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.
Village of Smithfield Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Defaulting on a debt obligation prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village of Smithfield (Jefferson County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 19, 2015.
Ayersville Water and Sewer District Audit Released
More than $61,000 is unaccounted for at the Ayersville Water and Sewer District (Defiance 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:
Nordonia Hills City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Nordonia Hills City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Austintown Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Austintown Local School District’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 17, 2015.
City of Maple Heights Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Defaults on three loans and a significant deficit fund balance prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the City of Maple Heights 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:
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.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit
Final Report Shows Value of Data Collection
In total, the performance audit recommendations could create an annual financial impact of $8,294,327 and one-time savings of $3,940,606.
Lakota Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Lakota Local School District’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
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.
Belmont Park District Audit Released
A former fiscal officer issued checks totaling $33,598 to acquaintances and himself, according to an audit of the Belmont Park District released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 12, 2015.
Deceitful Westerville City Schools Employees on the Hook for more than $9,000
Good management by the Westerville City School District caught two employees trying to receive more than $9,000 in pay they weren’t due, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
North Royalton City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the North Royalton City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Orange City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report
Summit County Educational Service Center Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Summit County Educational Service Center’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 10, 2015.
East Knox Local School District Placed in Fiscal Emergency
The inability to adopt a financial recovery plan while under fiscal watch prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the East Knox Local School District 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.
Gateway Academy of Ohio’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete financial records have prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Gateway Academy of Ohio (Franklin County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 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:
$708,000 in Potential Savings at Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools
A nearly $450,000 projected deficit could be transformed into a $1.8 million surplus by reducing size to meet peer, regional and industry averages at Cardington-Lincoln Local School District, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
City of Fairview Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Fairview Park by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Cuyahoga County Medicaid Provider Owes $35,000
An independent Medicaid provider falsely claimed that services were rendered by a doctor, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Lancaster City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Lancaster City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 29, 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
Buckeye Local School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Buckeye Local School 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 by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Cloverleaf Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Cloverleaf Local School District (Medina County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since January 2012.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit
Interim Report Part Three: Capital Investment, Planning and Budgeting
Strategic investments into cabins and campgrounds within Ohio’s state parks could generate more than $3.3 million in average annual returns and $3.8 million in one-time cost avoidance, according to an interim performance audit report of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
Auditor Yost Releases Report on Statewide Community School Attendance Count
An unannounced, statewide head count of community school attendance found as few as zero students in one school, according to a report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Butler Technology and Career Development Schools by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Beavercreek City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Beavercreek City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Twinsburg City School District Qualifies for Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Twinsburg City School District'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 Brooke Hancock Jefferson Metro Planning Commission received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 22, 2015.
City of Euclid Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Euclid 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 the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Felicity’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records have prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Felicity (Clermont County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
Performance Audit of Hillsdale Local Schools Reaps Nearly $1 Million in Potential Savings
Closing the elementary school and improving the cost effectiveness of the employee health insurance program can help the Hillsdale Local School District (Ashland County) save as much as $990,000.
$4.7 Million in Potential Savings at Mansfield City School District
Altering expenditures to align with its peers could save the struggling Mansfield City School District (Richland County) $4.7 million per year.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit
Interim Report Part Two: Fish Hatchery Operations
Taxpayers won’t find themselves on-the-hook for wasteful spending at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Fish Hatchery Operations, according to an interim performance audit 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 the following entities that 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 the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Lorain Port Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Lorain Port Authority’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Concerning the sentencing of former Columbus City Schools Superintendent Gene Harris
Auditor of State Dave Yost's statement concerning the sentencing of former Columbus City Schools Superintendent Gene Harris.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 15, 2015.
Big Walnut Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Big Walnut Local School District 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 the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Regional Income Tax Agency Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the city of Pickerington by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
Former Director Misused Public Funds
Special Audit: Columbiana County Drug Task Force
A cell phone and wireless plan for the wife of the former Columbiana County Drug Task Force director were paid for with tax dollars, according to a special audit.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 8, 2015.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit Interim Report Part One: Fleet Management
Operating by data-driven fleet management standards could generate financial gains of more than $1 million for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), according to an interim report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Southern Local School District could Eliminate Deficit Threat
Southern Local School District (Perry County) could turn a projected $730,000 deficit into a $1.4 million surplus by implementing performance audit recommendations 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 the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 5, 2015.
JobsOhio Compliance and Control Engagement Posted on Auditor’s Website
The fiscal year 2013 compliance and control engagement of JobsOhio has been completed by the KPMG LLP auditing firm and is available on the Auditor of State's website.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
$3,500 in Findings Issued in Steubenville Audit
A former Steubenville finance officer is accused of collecting public money but never depositing it into the city’s bank accounts, according to an audit of the City of Steubenville.
Audit Releases for Wednesday, December 31
The following audits will be released Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
Clermont County Medicaid Provider Owes $146,000
The former top billing independent nurse in the state’s Medicaid program claimed payment for overlapping services, according to an audit released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 30, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost made a statement concerning the Ohio General Assembly’s passage of bipartisan redistricting reform legislation.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 18, 2014.
City of Pickerington Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Pickerington's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Regarding a Fordham Institute Report on Ohio's Charter School Sector
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the Fordham Institute’s report released today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Inaction Bred Corruption in Village of Smithfield
A complete lack of monitoring and accounting led to the misuse of public dollars and the failure to meet financial obligations, according to an audit of the Village of Smithfield.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 16, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Crestwood Local School District (Portage County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 11, 2014.
City of Independence Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the city of Independence (Cuyahoga County) has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Three entities in Ohio received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Delaware Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Delaware's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Fiscal Integrity Act Heads to the Governor’s Desk
Ohio’s tax dollars will be better protected with the passage of the Fiscal Integrity Act (HB10), voted off the floor of the House today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Special Audit Confirms $8,000 Missing from Erie County Nursing Home
Checks made payable to “cash”- a practice that’s virtually never justified for government entities – led to nearly $8,000 in findings for recovery in a special audit of The Meadows at Osborn Park released today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 4, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Evidence Grows Against former Niles Employee
A former employee of the city of Niles was indicted and awaits trial due to the preliminary work of an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Liberty Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Liberty Local School District (Trumbull County) from fiscal emergency; a status it has held since 2011.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
City of Lakewood Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Lakewood's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Groveport Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Jackson Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records have prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Jackson Township (Ashland County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 25, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost made the following statement regarding the sentencing of former Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Superintendent Lisa Hamm.
Muskingum County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Muskingum County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Louisville Receives 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.
Montgomery County Entities Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Financial audits returned clean reports for two entities in Montgomery County.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released Thursday, November 20.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 20, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the guilty plea entered today by former Marion-Franklin High School assistant principal Stanley Pyle.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 13, 2014.
Summit County Cities Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The cities of Barterton, Norton and Stow have earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for their excellent record keeping.
Hamilton Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Incomplete records have prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Hamilton Township (Lawrence County) on the “unauditable” list.
Indian Lake EMS Joint Ambulance District’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
Multiple missing documents prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Indian Lake EMS Joint Ambulance District (Logan County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports
Uhrichsville Fire Chief Overpaid by Nearly $10,000
Two years after implementing salary restrictions, the city of Uhrichsville (Tuscarawas County) had overpaid its fire chief by nearly $10,000.
Cuyahoga County Medicaid Provider Owes $17,447
A Cuyahoga County Medicaid provider failed to obtain proper signatures to verify service deliveries, and failed to maintain proper certifications.
Former Franklin Township Fiscal Officer on the Hook Again
More findings for recovery will be added to the resume of former Franklin Township (Richland County) fiscal officer Cynthia Carroll, according to the township’s 2011-2012 financial audit released today
City of North Ridgeville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of North Ridgeville's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 6, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Regarding the indictment of former Pike County employee Darla Smith
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding today’s indictment of former Pike County employee Darla Smith.
City of Vandalia Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Vandalia’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 21, 2014.
City of Ashland Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Ashland has returned a clean audit report. The city has earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lucas County Ambulette Company Owes $137,000
More than 200 billing errors made by TLC Transportation (Lucas County) resulted in overpayments from the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM).
Cities in Lorain County Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The cities of Amherst, Avon and Elyria have earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for their excellent record keeping.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the Consortium of Northwest Ohio (Henry County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 16, 2014.
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Cuyahoga County Public Library has returned a clean audit report and earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Clark County Bank Account Used to Fund Campaign Committee
The Clark County Department of Jobs and Family Services (CCDJFS) transferred $25,000 from an off-book account to a levy campaign.
Stark Area Regional Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The authority’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Huron Metropolitan Housing Authority (Huron County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Stark County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Stark County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 9, 2014.
City of Niles Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Substantial deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the city of Niles (Trumbull County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
City of Gahanna Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Gahanna's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Geauga County Receives 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 for the fourth year in a row.
City of Napoleon Receives 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.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Regarding the sentencing of David Smalley
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding today’s sentencing of David Smalley.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 7 2014.
Village of Smithfield Placed in Fiscal Caution
Failure to bring financial records into an auditable condition prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Smithfield (Jefferson County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 2, 2014.
Metro Regional Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The authority’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Madeira Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Madeira (Hamilton County) has returned a clean audit report.
East Knox Local School District Placed in Fiscal Watch
Failure to provide an acceptable financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place East Knox Local School District (Knox County) in a state of fiscal watch.
Retirees Received Substantial Overpayments
Two City of Norwood (Hamilton County) received substantial retirement overpayments, according to an audit of the city released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Health Commissioner Overpaid by $31,000
A former Health Commissioner of the Greene County Joint Combined Health District received an overpayment of more than $31,000.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding today’s sentencing of former Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
City of Orrville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Orrville's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Tallmadge Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Tallmadge has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Middleburg Heights Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Auditor of State Dave Yost today presented the City of Middleburg Heights with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for its clean audit report.
City of South Euclid Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of South Euclid's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Western Reserve Local School District (Mahoning County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Former City of Martins Ferry Employee Stole $32,000
A former utility clerk from the city of Martins Ferry stole more than $32,000 in utility payments.
Village of Pomeroy Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Pomeroy (Meigs County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 25, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Weller Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed Weller Township (Richland County) on the “unauditable” list.
Greene Township Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed Greene Township (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
$48,000 Misused by Former Scioto County Employees
Rampant unauthorized credit card use and self-dealing transpired for years in Scioto County.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 16, 2014.
City of Brunswick Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Brunswick's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Wayne Trace Local School District Financial Records “Unauditable”
Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed Wayne Trace Local School District (Paulding County) on the “unauditable” list, as a result of inadequate financial records.
Washington Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed Washington Township (Tuscarawas County) on the “unauditable” list.
Knox Area Transit Board Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of insufficient financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Knox Area Transit Board (Knox County) on the “unauditable” list.
City of Sandusky Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Sandusky's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
West Chester Township Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A clean financial audit of West Chester Township by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned the township the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 18, 2014.
Special Audit: Former Pike County Employee Owes $7,300
A former Chief Deputy Clerk used court funds as a personal ATM, according to a special audit of the Pike County Clerk of Courts Legal Department released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Franklin County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $13,800
A Franklin County Medicaid provider failed to present required documentation for 75 services, 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 the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Guilty plea entered today by David Smalley
Auditor of State Dave Yost makes the following statement regarding the guilty plea entered today by David Smalley.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 16, 2014.
City of Niles could save $4.4 Million Annually
The city of Niles (Trumbull County) could realize a variety of potential savings and efficiencies, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Lockland Local School District Approved Audit Recommendations
Lockland Local School District has implemented multiple cost-saving recommendations from a performance 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 Lake Local School District (Stark County) has received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 11, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the sentencing of former South-Western City Schools Accounts-Payable Manager, Trixie Belew.
City of Alliance Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Alliance (Mahoning and Stark Counties) 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 the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday,
September 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
Medina County Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $26,000
A Medina County Medicaid provider had no documentation for more than 100 services, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 4, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 2, 2014.
Clearview Local School District could Save $888,000
Nearly $888,000 in annual savings could be realized at Clearview Local School District (Lorain 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 the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Special Audit: Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Superintendent’s Travels
Trips across the globe can really add up, but a former superintendent let taxpayers pay his tab, according to a special audit of the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Central Ohio released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 28, 2014.
Village of Martinsville Family Funneled Funds
Family members illegally ran the Village of Martinsville (Clinton County) and used it funds for personal use, according to an audit released today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the two entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
Brookfield Local School District could Regain Financial Stability
Brookfield Local School District (Trumbull County) could save nearly $250,000 per year and move closer toward shedding its fiscal emergency status, according to a performance audit released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 21, 2014.
Special Audit: Former Fiscal Officer Lived on Public Dime
The former fiscal officer of Franklin Township (Richland County) financed her lifestyle on the public dime at a cost of nearly $136,000, 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 announces the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 19, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost's statement regarding the guilty plea entered today by former Fairfield County Clerk of Court, Deborah Smalley.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 14, 2014.
Modernizing Mahoning County Engineer’s Office Creates Efficiency
Potential for $566,000 in Annual Savings Identified
Modernizing the antiquated operations of the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office would save money and increase efficiency, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost
Switzerland of Ohio Local School District Could Save $2 Million Annually, Eliminate Forecasted Deficits
Switzerland of Ohio Local School District’s current spending exceeds its peers in some areas and could be reduced by $2 million per year, according to a performance audit released today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 12, 2014.
Jefferson Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Mt. Pleasant’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Mt. Pleasant (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 7, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement is regarding the negotiated plea by former Columbus City Schools employee Steve Tankovich.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 31, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 29, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 24, 2014.
Rush Township Placed in Fiscal Caution
Unreconciled financial statements and significant audit citations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Rush Township (Scioto County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost announces the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 22, 2014.
Kentucky Medical Transportation Company Owes Ohio $340,000
Unqualified drivers, rampant errors and a lack of documentation resulted in Medicaid overpayments on 88 percent of Kentucky-based Action Delivery Service’s total reimbursements from 2009-2011.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 17, 2014.
Hamilton Township Audit Confirms Accounting Failures
Years of inaccurate accounting and budgeting in Hamilton Township went uncorrected and created the financial issues plaguing it today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 15, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the guilty plea entered by former Brown County Deputy Clerk of Courts Heather Tapp.
Auditor of State’s Office Wins Excellence in Accountability Award
The Auditor of State’s 2012 special audit of Cuyahoga Heights Local School District has received an Excellence in Accountability Award by the National State Auditors Association (NSAA).
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 10, 2014.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report
Auditor Yost Releases City of Mansfield from Fiscal Emergency
Columbus – Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the City of Mansfield (Richland County) from fiscal emergency in the final meeting of their financial planning and supervision commission.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Meda-Care Transportation Owes State $170,000
A questionable documentation process led Meda-Care Transportation, Inc. (Hamilton County) to improperly bill Ohio Medicaid, contributing to overpayments of more than $160,000.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 3, 2014.
Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Special Audit Released
Nearly $39,000 in Findings Issued
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released a special audit report accusing former Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley and her husband of kickbacks, contract steering, theft and political skullduggery. Findings for recovery total nearly $39,000.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost announces three entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Yost Releases Scioto County from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost released Scioto County from fiscal emergency today during the final meeting of their financial planning and supervision commission.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the untimely passing of Representative Terry Blair.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Unveils ShareOhio.gov
Auditor of State Dave Yost today launched a website that will, at no cost to local governments, help communities share equipment to save taxpayer dollars.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 23, 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.
Village of Salineville Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Salineville (Columbiana County) on the “unauditable” list.
Hiram Township Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed Hiram Township (Portage County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
Lucas County Ambulette Overpaid by $50,000
Yama Transportation (Lucas County) billed Ohio Medicaid for services it could not have provided, 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 following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 19, 2014.
Village of Hamler Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Hamler (Henry County) on the “unauditable” list.
Rossford Exempted Village School District Could Save $3.75 Million Annually
Increasing energy efficiency and aligning staff levels with similar school districts would contribute to more than $3.75 million in potential savings at Rossford Exempted Village School District in Wood County.
Performance Audit Identifies More Than $800,000 in Potential Savings for Ledgemont Local Schools
More than $800,000 could immediately be saved by the cash-strapped Ledgemont Local School District in Geauga County through the implementation of recommendations made in a performance audit released today
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost announces that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 11, 2014.
Closed Charter School Officials Paid Themselves Through Public Contracts
The price tag for self-dealing by six officials – three of whom have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing – is nearly $500,000, according to an audit of the now closed Lion of Judah Academy.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 10, 2014.
Auditor of State Dave Yost Releases Android Version of Ohio Stops Fraud App
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s Ohio Stops Fraud mobile application is now available for Android users.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Kenston Local School District Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 5, 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.
Cuyahoga County Medicaid Provider Overpaid by $64,000
Caretenders of Cleveland, Inc., a Medicare certified home health agency, was overpaid by more than $64,000, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Rarden Fiscal Officer Failed to Perform Duties
Wrote Checks to Herself and Husband
Illegal expenditures and mismanagement led to overspending in the Village of Rarden (Scioto County), according to a financial audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Bedford City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Bedford City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
North Olmsted City School District Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 3, 2014.
North Ridgeville City School District Receives 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.
Fairview Park City School District Receives 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.
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Orange City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Westlake Receives 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.
Cleveland Public Library Receives 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.
Hudson City School District Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 29, 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.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Shaker Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Shaker Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Twinsburg School District Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 22, 2014.
Rocky River City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Rocky River City School District's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Keystone Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Keystone Local School District has returned a clean audit report.
City of Centerville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Centerville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
City of Shaker Heights Receives 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.
Cleveland Heights--University Heights Public Library Receives 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.
Former Village of Verona Employee Stole Computers to Cover Crimes
Trace evidence was left behind after a former Village of Verona employee stole and destroyed data linking her to the theft of utility payments, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
St. Clair Township Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Significant deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place St. Clair Township (Butler County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Laketran (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Buckeye Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Buckeye Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Lake Metroparks Receives 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.
City of Willoughby Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 13, 2014.
Former South-Western City School District Employee Stole $39,000
A former accounts payable manager took advantage of a poorly monitored checking account at South-Western City School District.
Berkshire Local School District Receives 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.
Village of Trimble Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Deficit fund balances, treasury deficits and significant past due accounts prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Trimble (Athens County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
City of Amherst Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Amherst (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Brunswick Receives 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.
City of Rittman Receives 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.
Granville Exempted Village School District Receives 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.
East End Community Heritage School's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the East End Community Heritage School (Hamilton 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.
Village of Mechanicsburg Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Mechanicsburg (Champaign County) on the “unauditable” list.
West Malta Rural Water District Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the West Malta Rural Water District (Morgan County) on the “unauditable” list.
Sloppy Books Found in Audits of the LEARN and LEAD Academies
Careless bookkeeping led to more than $278,000 in findings for recovery in the audits of former Liberty Local School District conversion schools Liberty Early Academic Resource Nest Academy (2010, 2011 and 2012) and Liberty Exemplary Academic Design Academy (2011 and 2012).
Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District Could Save $767,000 Annually
Implementing a sick leave policy and increasing transportation efficiency would contribute to potential savings of more than $767,000, according to a performance audit of Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Kingston Township Improperly Paid for Health Care Costs
Unlawful reimbursements for employee health care costs led to $9,500 in findings for recovery, according to the 2011-2012 audit of Kingston Township (Delaware County) released today by the Auditor of State’s office.
Unreported Checking Account found at Village of Belmont Volunteer Fire Department
Super Bowl and Christmas parties for the Village of Belmont’s volunteer fire department were partially funded by public dollars, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor Yost awards entities the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 8, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Athens City School District Receives 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.
Troy Township Funds Used to Cover Gambling Losses
A former fiscal officer used public funds to cover gambling losses, according to a special audit of Troy Township (Delaware County) released today 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.
Performance Audit Identifies $253,000 in Potential Savings for Bellefontaine
Cutting down on unnecessary water loss could help save the City of Bellefontaine (Logan County) as much as $253,000.
Findlay City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Findlay City School District (Hancock County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Village of Waynesville Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Waynesville (Warren County) from fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 22, 2014.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Receives 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.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 16, 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 Upper Arlington Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 15, 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 Maple Heights Placed in Fiscal Watch
Significant deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the city of Maple Heights (Cuyahoga County) in fiscal watch after a requested review of the city’s finances.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 10, 2014.
Hamilton Township Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Multi-million dollar deficit fund balances and treasury deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Hamilton Township (Warren 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 Franklin County Agricultural Society Treasurer Stole $211,000
Former Franklin County Agricultural Society Treasurer Dave Brobst wire transferred public funds to the family farm and John Deere.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
Special Audit Issued $92,000 in Findings Against Former Fiscal Officer
A former fiscal officer used public funds for mortgage payments and college tuition, according to a special audit of the Clermont County Central Joint Fire-EMS District released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Conflict of Interest at Tomorrow Center Community School
An illegal contract between husband and wife led to more than $53,000 in findings for recovery at Tomorrow Center Community School (Morrow County), according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Montgomery County Nurse Owes Ohio Medicaid $36,000
Documentation provided by Medicaid provider Jennifer Jones indicated that she administrated services to multiple patients in different locations at the same time, 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, April 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 3, 2014.
Elite Academy of the Arts Audits Identify $45,000 in Findings for Recovery
Charter school officials spent public dollars on steak dinners and plane tickets, according to three audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Identifies $1.1 Million in Potential Savings at Tecumseh Local School District
A review of Tecumseh Local School District, as requested by the Ohio Department of Education, identified $1,117,581 in potential savings, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit of Massillon Identifies $628,000 in Potential Savings
As much as $628,000 could be saved every year by the City of Massillon through the implementation of 13 recommendations outlined 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 1, 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 27, 2014.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 25, 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.
Greene County Receives 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. Greene County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Xenia Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Xenia (Greene County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Performance Audit of Galion City School District Identifies $650,000 in Potential Savings
A review of Galion City School District, as requested by the Ohio Department of Education, identified $654,254 in potential savings, 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.
City of Piqua Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 20, 2014.
Auditor Yost Reviews Sunshine Law Procedures of 48 Entities
Auditor of State Dave Yost reviewed public records policies and procedures of 48 government entities, giving recommendations to 19 for improvements.
City of Reynoldsburg Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 of Conotton Valley Union Local School District Identifies $275,000 in Potential Savings
A review of Conotton Valley Union Local School District identified $275,490 in potential savings, according to a performance audit released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 18, 2014.
Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Highland Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement is regarding the unexpected resignation of Hamilton Township Fiscal Officer Jackie Terwilleger.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 13, 2014.
Putnam County Nurse Owes Ohio Medicaid $260,000
Claims of water damage followed by fire damage were made by a Putnam County Medicaid provider who failed to maintain required documentation of service delivery, 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 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 11, 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.
Village of Rutland Riddled with Problems
Two former employees stole more than $82,000 from the Village of Rutland (Meigs County), according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Recognizes Taxpayer Heroes
Auditor of State Dave Yost recognized two individuals with the Taxpayer Hero Award today at the Local Government Officials Conference (LGOC).
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 6, 2014.
State of Ohio Single Audit Shows Continued Improvement
Ohio continues to show significant improvement in its single audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Westerville City School District Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 4, 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 Orrville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Orrville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Central Ohio Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
COTA's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 26, 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.
Crimes of Former Fiscal Officer Haunt Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Details of the taxpayer-financed posh lifestyles of two former Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy officials continue to surface nearly one year after their indictments, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Greater Heights Academy Audits Identify $630,000 in Findings for Recovery
A former board member of the now closed Greater Heights Academy (Cuyahoga County) demanded and accepted more than half of a million dollars of improper payments, according to four audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Adena's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Adena (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
City of Alliance Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Alliance (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Powell Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Norton Receives 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.
Southern Hills Joint Vocational School Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School (Brown County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 20, 2014.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 18, 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.
Shelby County Regional Planning Commission Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs
The Shelby County Regional Planning Commission (Shelby County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Potsdam Saves 92 percent of Audit Costs
The Village of Potsdam (Miami County) saved 92 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Athens County Regional Planning Commission Saves 82 percent of Audit Costs
The Athens County Regional Planning Commission (Athens County) saved 82 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
City of Stow Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Stow (Summit 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.
Lion of Judah Academy Owes $1.3 Million, Carl Shye Involved
Three financial audits detail why five administrators of the Lion of Judah Academy (Cuyahoga County) were indicted on charges related to nearly $1.3 million in findings for recovery.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 13, 2014.
Performance Audit Provides $1.4 Million in Potential Savings for Perkins Local Schools
As much as $1.4 million could be saved annually by the Perkins Local School District (Erie County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Rossford Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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, February 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 11, 2014.
City of Napoleon Receives 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.
Sharon Township's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed Sharon Township (Franklin County) on the “unauditable” list.
Providence Home Health Care Overpaid by Ohio Medicaid
A Cuyahoga County based Medicaid provider was overpaid by more than $7,000, according to a 2008-2010 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Bettsville Local School District Placed in Fiscal Emergency
An operating deficit of $775,000 prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Bettsville Local School District (Seneca 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.
Sand Beach Conservancy District Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs
The Sand Beach Conservancy District (Ottawa County) saved 76 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 6, 2014.
City of Pataskala Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Pataskala (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Regional Income Tax Agency Receives 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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 4, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Today’s indictment of Athens County Sheriff Pat Kelly is the result, in part, from audit findings from 2011 and 2012 by Auditor of State Dave Yost that Mr. Kelly had improperly paid for personal clothing, meals and party supplies using public funds.
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.
City of Sandusky Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 23, 2014.
Attendance Data "Scrubbing" and Grade Manipulation Confirmed in Special Audit of Columbus City Schools
A top-down culture of data manipulation and employee intimidation was uncovered by a special audit of the Columbus City School District released in a press conference held today 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 Columbus City School District’s movement to terminate four principals.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 concerning the indictments of former Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley and husband David Smalley.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 28, 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.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Next to Receive Performance Audit
Auditor of State Dave Yost today announced that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be the next state agency to undergo a performance audit as required by Ohio law.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 23, 2014.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 21, 2014.
Mentor Exempted Village School District Receives 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.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 16, 2013.
Columbiana County Drug Task Force's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Columbiana County Drug Task Force on the “unauditable” list.
Financial Records "Unauditable" at Workforce Initiative Association Area 6
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Workforce Initiative Association Area 6 (Stark 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.
The Worthington Libraries Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of The Worthington Libraries (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 14, 2014.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the investigation released today by the Ohio Department of Education regarding school districts identified as “scrubbing” attendance data.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Launches iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud
Auditor of State Dave Yost unveiled today Ohio Stops Fraud – a new iPhone app to report suspected fraud in public offices across 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, January 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 9, 2013
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 7, 2013
Brimfield Township Continues to Overpay Trustees
Brimfield Township Trustees were overcompensated for a second time, according to a 2012 financial audit released today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, January 2, 2013
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Findings Issued in Audit of Brown County
Various accounting errors led to nearly $72,000 in findings for recovery issued in the 2012 audit of Brown County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
Findings Show Former Pickaway County Employee Owes $15,000
Former Pickaway County Treasurer’s Office employee Gale Fouch was convicted of misappropriating tax payments and ordered to pay restitution in August, 2012. However, more than $15,000 is still missing.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 26, 2013
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Clermont Local School District Saves $2.9 Million
West Clermont Local School District (WCLSD) has saved more than $2 million during the 2013-14 school year by implementing recommendations from a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 24, 2013.
Geneva Park Commission Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs
The Geneva Park Commission (Ashtabula County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Gann Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs
The Village of Gann (Knox County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 East Cleveland's Finances in Continued Disarray
The City of East Cleveland’s financial situation continues to spiral downward according to the 2011 and 2012 financial audits released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Problems Persist with Finances in Cheshire Township
A finding for recovery and a laundry list of citations have pointed to Cheshire Township (Gallia County) fiscal officer Virginia Letson for the second time.
Barnesville Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Barnesville Exempted Village School District (Belmont County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 19, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Bloomingburg Placed in Fiscal Caution
Significant audit citations and deficit balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Bloomingburg (Fayette County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Village of Edgerton Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Edgerton (Williams County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Mansfield City School District Placed in Fiscal Emergency
The inability to adopt a financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Mansfield City School District (Richland County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 17, 2013.
Franklin County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Franklin County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 12, 2013.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning former Columbus City School District Area Treasurer Tina Dorsey.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
Beachwood City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Beachwood City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the resignation of Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley
Kentucky Nurse Owes Ohio Medicaid $219,000
No response and no documentation left auditors unable to express an opinion regarding licensed practical nurse Candy Cain’s compliance with Medicaid regulations.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Wayne County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Wayne County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Lancaster Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Wayne County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 5, 2013.
Former Care Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $155,000
A lack of supporting documentation led auditors to identify an overpayment of more than $155,000.
$70,000 in Findings Issued in Community School's Final Audit
Sloppy book keeping at the Legacy Academy for Leaders and the Arts’ (Mahoning County) continued until the very end, according to the closeout audit of the community school released today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 3, 2013.
Medicaid Provider Owes Ohio Medicaid $181,000
No response and no documentation left auditors unable to express an opinion regarding former Medicaid provider Sharon Rivera’s compliance with Medicaid regulations, according to an audit released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
Audit of JobsOhio Released
Four noncompliance citations and four recommendations were issued in the JobsOhio audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 21, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Tri-Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
Hancock County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Hancock County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Ambulette Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $1 million
State auditors had to go digging into a basement for records to complete the audit of Cuyahoga County-based Greathouse Medical Transportation, LLC.
City of North Olmsted Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of North Olmsted (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Brook Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brook Park (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 14, 2013.
Southeast Area Law Enforcement Network Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs
The Southeast Area Law Enforcement Network (Cuyahoga County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Put-In-Bay Township Park District Saves 92 percent of Audit Costs
The Put-In-Bay Township Park District (Ottawa County) saved 92 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Executive Director owes Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority $3,000
More than 30 unsupported credit card purchases, a missing iPhone and an unauthorized cell phone line contributed to the $3,216 in findings for recovery against former Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority executive director Vicki Maple.
Ambulette Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $71,000
Franklin County-based ambulette service Caring Hands Transportation of Ohio, LLC owes Ohio Medicaid $71,000.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Problems Persist at the Richard Allen Schools
Unlawful contract changes and potential conflicts of interest continue to cause problems at the four Richard Allen Schools.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 7, 2013.
Improper Purchases Made by Medina City School's Superintendent
A review released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost confirmed that the superintendent of the Medina City School District misused public funds.
Performance Audit of Caldwell Exempted Village School District Identifies $613,000 in Potential Savings
More than $613,000 in potential savings for the Caldwell Exempted Village School District (Noble County) was identified in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of McClure Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of McClure (Henry County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2009.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Miamisburg Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Miamisburg (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Lorain Released from Fiscal Watch
In a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost today released Lorain (Lorain County) from fiscal watch, a status it has held since 2002.
City of Sharonville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Sharonville (Hamilton County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Independence Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Independence (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Fairview Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Fairview Park (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
Keystone Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Keystone Local School District (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Hamilton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Hamilton (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Butler County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Butler County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Village of Bethel Released from Fiscal Emergency
During a visit to the village today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Bethel (Clermont County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2010.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Rarden Placed in Fiscal Caution
Poor records and failure to prepare required financial documents prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Rarden (Scioto County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 17, 2013.
Mount Vernon Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Mount Vernon (Knox County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Millville's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Millville (Butler County) on the “unauditable” list.
City of Beavercreek Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Beavercreek (Greene County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Westlake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Westlake City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Franklin Township's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed Franklin Township (Jackson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Laketran (Lake County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
West Chester Township Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of West Chester Township (Butler County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Forgery and Undocumented Credit Card Use Uncovered in Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools
Strong internal controls at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) caught a $3,000 theft by a former employee.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Avon Lake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Avon Lake City School District (Lorain County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 10, 2013.
City of Massillon Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Deficit fund balances prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the City of Massillon (Stark County) in a state of fiscal emergency.
Performance Audit Recognizes Proactive Approaches Taken at Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools
A performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost outlines options for the district to save an additional $1.7 million.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Mayfield City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Mayfield City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Orange City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 8, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Placed in Fiscal Caution
Incorrect fund use prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Liberty Township (Trumbull County) in a state of fiscal caution.
City of Bucyrus Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Bucyrus (Crawford County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Arrested Today
Warrants were issued today for the arrest of Fairfield County Clerk of Courts Deborah Smalley and husband David Smalley.
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, October 3, 2013.
City of Campbell Released from Fiscal Emergency
During a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Campbell (Mahoning County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2004.
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Ohio Medicaid $37,000
Franklin County-based ambulette service Friendly Transportation Services, Inc. owes $37,000 to Ohio Medicaid because of inadequate documentation and unauthorized drivers, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Streetsboro City School District (Portage County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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, September 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 24, 2013.
Stark County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Stark County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Bedford City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Bedford City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
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.
$2,400 in Missing Money Identified in Audit of Hamilton County
A former Property Unit supervisor swiped $2,400 from the Sheriff’s Property Division, according to an audit of Hamilton County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Kenston Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Kenston Local School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Garfield Heights Released from Fiscal Emergency
During a visit to the city today, Auditor of State Dave Yost released Garfield Heights (Cuyahoga County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2008.
Sandusky City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Sandusky City School District (Erie County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 19, 2013.
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.
Village of Coldwater's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Coldwater (Mercer County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 17, 2013.
First Year of Basic Audits Saved Taxpayers $160,000
More than 80 of Ohio’s smallest local governments saved an average of 74 percent on their audit costs thanks to the basic audit option offered by Auditor of State Dave Yost one year ago today.
Results of Sunshine Law Compliance Audits Released
The test of 20 counties and cities for Sunshine Law compliance this year returned a mixed bag of results – with 40 percent having weaknesses in their public records policies and procedures.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 12, 2013.
City of Brooklyn Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Brooklyn (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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, September 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
North Royalton City School District Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the North Royalton City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Jerry City Saves 93 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Jerry City (Wood County) saved 93 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Performance Audit of Northwest Local Schools Provides $1.2 Million in Potential Savings
As much as $1.2 million in potential savings for the Northwest Local School District (Scioto County) was found in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Montgomery County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Montgomery County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, September 5, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 regarding this morning’s conviction of former Henry County Commissioner Richard Myers.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
Lax Debit Card Use Found at General Chappie James Leadership Academy
More than $4,300 in undocumented debit card purchases led to a finding for recovery in an audit of the General Chappie James Leadership Academy (Montgomery County).
Former Glenford Fiscal Officer Overpaid Herself
A former Village of Glenford (Perry County) fiscal officer advanced herself more than $8,500 that she never repaid according to an audit released today.
Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery Saves 59 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Wharton-Richland Union Cemetery (Wyandot County) saved 59 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Harpster Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Harpster (Wyandot County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 29, 2013.
Village of Kirby Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Kirby (Wyandot County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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, August 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 27, 2013.
Pike County Career and Technical Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Pike County Career and Technical Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Tallmadge Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Tallmadge (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 22, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 Pleasant Plain Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Pleasant Plain (Warren County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Hamilton County Park District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hamilton County Park District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 20, 2013.
Special Audit Confirms Missing Money in Arlington Heights
Two former court clerks are on the hook for more than $260,000 in missing village funds, according to a special audit of the Village of Arlington Heights Mayor’s Court released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Clarksville's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Clarksville (Clinton County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 15, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Bethesda Park District Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Bethesda Park District (Belmont County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Milton Center Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Milton Center (Wood County) saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Granville Township Sanitary District Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Granville Township Sanitary District (Licking County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Gratiot Saves 74 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Gratiot (Licking County) saved 74 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 13, 2013.
Franklin Township Placed in Fiscal Caution
Poor records and numerous audit citations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place Franklin Township (Richland County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Former Library Fiscal Officer Misused Funds
Toys-R-Us gift cards, an iPod Shuffle, movies and video games are among the more than $46,000 in personal purchases made by the former Kinsman Free Public Library fiscal officer.
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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 6
The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
West Geauga Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the West Geauga Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Aquilla Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Aquilla (Geauga County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Blanchard River Enhancement Project Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Blanchard River Enhancement Project (Hancock County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Malta-McConnelsville Joint Recreation Board Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Village of Macksburg Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Macksburg (Washington County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, August 1, 2013.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Findings Issued Against Former Brown County Deputy Clerk
A former Brown County Deputy Clerk completed 86 checks for amounts in excess of those due to pay vehicle title fees and sales tax.
Village of Fairview’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Fairview (Guernsey County) on the “unauditable” list.
Heights Area Special Rescue Team Saves 57 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Heights Area Special Rescue Team (Cuyahoga County) saved 57 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Appleseed Joint Ambulance District Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Appleseed Joint Ambulance District (Hancock County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
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.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 30
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 30, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 25
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 25, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Parral Saves 78 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Parral (Tuscarawas County) saved 78 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Former Fayette County Memorial Hospital Accountant Stole Funds
A former staff accountant stole more than $26,000 from the Fayette County Memorial Hospital according to an audit released today.
Chillicothe City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Chillicothe City School District (Ross County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Piqua City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Piqua City School District (Miami County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 18, 2013.
Law Enforcement Funds Misused in Athens County
Funds used for items not related to law enforcement led to more than $5,700 in findings for recovery according to an audit of Athens County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Dexter City Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Dexter City (Noble County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
LaGrange Community Park Board Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The LaGrange Community Park Board (Lorain County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Miltonsburg Saves 58 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Miltonsburg (Monroe County) saved 58 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
More Than $430,000 in Potential Savings Found at East Knox Local Schools
A performance audit of the district released by Auditor of State Dave Yost provides a total of more than $430,000 in potential savings.
Groveport Madison Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Groveport Madison Local School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
More Findings Issued Against Hamm and Millard
Audit of Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Released
Expensive dinners, excursions for staff members, and salary overpayments continue to pile up at the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (CCPA).
Chesterhill-Marion Union Cemetery Saves 62 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Chesterhill-Marion Union Cemetery (Morgan County) saved 62 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Madison Joint Recreation Board Saves 51 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Madison Joint Recreation Board (Lake County) saved 51 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Hope Academy-Brown Street Campus Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hope Academy-Brown Street Campus (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Logan-Hocking Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Logan-Hocking Local School District (Hocking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 11, 2013.
Former Financial Officer Overpaid Herself
The former Belmont Harrison Juvenile District Financial Officer overpaid herself by over $14,500, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Ohio Medicaid More Than $400k
Medicaid patients were driven by unqualified drivers and records were kept in piles on the floor, according to an audit of Cuyahoga County-based ambulette service provider Kafaru Medical Transportation, LLC released today
Northern Hardin County Fire District Saves 70 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Northern Hardin County Fire District (Hardin County) saved 70 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,”
McComb Union Cemetery Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The McComb Union Cemetery (Hancock County) saved 68 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 9, 2013.
Former Oxford Visitors and Convention Bureau Employee Abused Credit Card and Petty Cash Fund
Taxpayers picked up the tab for a former employee's days of pampering and parking tickets, according to an audit released today.
Village of Dupont Saves 80 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Dupont (Putnam County) saved 80 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Maple Grove Union Cemetery District Saves 50 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Maple Grove Union Cemetery District (Williams County) saved 50 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Gibsonburg Union Cemetery Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Gibsonburg Union Cemetery (Sandusky County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Lowell-Adams Joint Fire District Saves 61 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Lowell-Adams Joint Fire District (Washington County) saved 61 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 1, 2013.
Ohio Department of Education Performance Audit Identifies $5.7 Million in Savings
Improving information management and balancing the ratio of employees to supervisors are among more than $5.7 million in potential savings.
$23 Million in Savings Identified in Ohio Department of Transportation Performance Audit
Auditor of State Dave Yost made $23 million in recommendations for savings to the Ohio Department of Transportation in a performance audit released today.
Village of Yankee Lake Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Yankee Lake (Trumbull County) saved 66 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Orangeville Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Orangeville (Trumbull County) saved 76 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 27, 2013.
Wood County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Wood County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
New Albany-Plain Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the New Albany Plain Local School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Village of Summerfield Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Summerfield (Noble County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Batesville Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Batesville (Noble County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
Former Teacher Takes $46,000 from Warren City School District
Former Warren City Schools (Trumbull County) teacher Len Redmond misappropriated more than $46,000 from school district athletic funds.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy Special Audit Released
Nearly $520,000 in Findings Issued
Professional football season tickets, trips to the theatre, travel expenses and cocktails are just a few of the nearly $520,000 in items for which taxpayers picked up the tab.
Canal Winchester Local Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Canal Winchester Local School District (Fairfield County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
More than $15,000 Owed to Henry County Water and Sewer District
More than $15,000 in customer utility payments has been collected by the Village of Florida but not paid to the Henry County Regional Water and Sewer District.
Mt. Carmel Joint Cemetery District Saves 82 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Mt. Carmel Joint Cemetery District (Champaign County) saved 82 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Final ODJFS Performance Audit Report Released
Total Savings Surpass $47.5 Million
Fighting Medicaid fraud on the front end could save Ohio nearly $30 million, according to the final performance audit report of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Mifflin Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Mifflin (Ashland County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Spencer Township Park District Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved Spencer Township (Allen County) 72 percent of its traditional audit costs
Village of Palestine Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Palestine (Darke County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 13, 2013.
Dublin City Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Dublin City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Summit County Educational Service Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Summit County Educational Service Center (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Woodlawn Audit Reveals Messy Records
Sloppy record-keeping at the Village of Woodlawn (Hamilton County) led to more than $15,000 in findings for recovery and a lengthy list of citations.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Carroll County Regional Planning Commission Saves 65 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Carroll County Regional Planning Commission (Carroll County) saved 65 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Marseilles Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Village of Sarahsville Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Sarahsville (Noble County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 6, 2013.
Mineral-Sandy Joint Ambulance District Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Mineral-Sandy Joint Ambulance District (Tuscarawas County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Tri-Community Ambulance District Saves 83 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Tri-Community Ambulance District (Huron County) saved 83 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Upper Scioto Drainage and Conservancy District Saves 85 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Upper Scioto Drainage and Conservancy District (Hardin County) saved 85 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auglaize County Regional Planning Commission Saves 72 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Auglaize County Regional Planning Commission (Auglaize County) saved 72 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Mound Hill Union Cemetery District Saves 91 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Mound Hill Union Cemetery District (Medina County) saved 91 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
Performance Audit Digs Deep Into Workforce Development
One workforce development area spends 97 percent of its funds on direct services to clients, while others spend as little as 41 percent, according to an interim performance audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Hilliard City Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Hilliard City School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Medicaid more than $58,000 for Undocumented Service
Franklin County-based ambulette service Angels on Assignment Home Health Agency owes $58,000 to Ohio Medicaid because of inadequate documentation for billed charges.
Village of West Elkton Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of West Elkton (Preble County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2004.
Village of Norwich saves 62 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Norwich saved 62 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Jackson Township Park District saves 71 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Jackson Township Park District saved 71 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
Village of Ithaca saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Ithaca saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of West Millgrove saves 95 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of West Millgrove saved 95 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Fultonham saves 82 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Fultonham saved 82 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
$19,000 in Findings Issued in Audit of Jacksonville
Fake utility leaks and excess payments to the former fiscal officer led to more than $19,000 in findings.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, May, 23 2013
Little Miami Local Schools Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Little Miami Local School District (Warren County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2010.
Performance Audit Supports "Project SHARE"
Barnesville, Union Local Consider Sharing Treasurer
Sharing a single treasurer or superintendent or both at the Barnesville Exempted Village and Union Local school districts is supported by a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 21, 2013
$333,000 in Potential Savings Found for Cloverleaf Local Schools
Bringing benefits more in line with similar districts could save the Cloverleaf Local School District $330,000, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Village of Zoar Saves 69 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Zoar saved 69 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit"
Tuscarawas County Regional Planning Commission Saves 53 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Tuscarawas County Regional Planning Commission saved 53 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit”
York Township Water Authority Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The York Township Water Authority saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit”
Village of Midland Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost released the Village of Midland (Clinton County) from fiscal emergency today.
Brookfield Local Schools Placed in Fiscal Emergency
The inability of the Brookfield Local Schools to develop an acceptable financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the district in a state of fiscal emergency.
Village of Patterson Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Deficit fund balances, past due accounts payables and treasury deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the Village of Patterson in a state of fiscal emergency.
Village of Morral Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Substantial deficit fund balances at the Village of Morral prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.
Village of Glenford Fiscal Officer Overpaid Herself by $7,570
Signing her own paychecks and paying herself too much money led to $7,570 in findings against the former fiscal officer of the Village of Glenford.
Worthington Libraries Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Worthington Libraries (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Village of Melrose Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Melrose (Paulding County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2008.
Special Audit Confirms Payroll Tampering
A human resources manager at the Columbiana County Engineer’s office tinkered with her husband’s timesheets to increase his pay by $5,200, according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Butler Township-City of Dayton JEDD Saves 52 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Butler Township-City of Dayton Joint Economic Development District (Montgomery County) saved 52 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Antwerp-Carryall Township Cemetery Saves 65 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Village of Antioch Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Village of Graysville Saves 78 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Woodlawn Union Cemetery Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Village of Plainfield Saves 68 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Another $7.4 Million in Possible Savings Found
Fourth ODOT Performance Audit Interim Report Released
As much as $7.4 million could be saved by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) by mowing grass less often, as outlined in the performance audit interim report released today.
Special Audit of Cleveland Charter School Racks Up $1.3 Million in Findings
Employees’ illegal relationships with vendors and shoddy bookkeeping led to more than $1.3 million in findings for recovery issued in the special audit of the Cleveland Academy of Scholarship, Technology, and Leadership Enterprise (CASTLE) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Greenmound Union Cemetery Saves 79 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Greenmound Union Cemetery (Darke County) saved 79 percent of its traditional audit costs
Village of Kettlersville Saves 88 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Kettlersville (Shelby County) saved 88 percent of its traditional audit costs
Houston Joint Ambulance District Saves 66 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
Antrim Eden Nevada Joint Cemetery Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Antrim Eden Nevada Joint Cemetery (Wyandot County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs
Village of Adamsville Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Adamsville (Muskingum County) saved 73 percent of its traditional audit costs
Village of Lockington Saves 91 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Lockington (Shelby County) saved 91 percent of its traditional audit costs
Village of Haviland Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Haviland (Paulding County) saved 84 percent of its traditional audit costs
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
Village of Darbyville Saves 80 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Darbyville (Pickaway County) saved 80 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Village of Venedocia Saves 87 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Venedocia (Van Wert County) saved 87 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Village of Burbank Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Burbank (Wayne County) saved 76 precent of its traditional audit costs in its first "basic audit."
Village of Unionville Center Saves 92 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Unionville Center (Union County) saved 92 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 18, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Burkettsville Saves 86 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Burkettsville (Mercer County) saved 86 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
Hunter’s Run Conservancy District Saves 81 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Hunter’s Run Conservancy District (Fairfield County) saved 81 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
City of Cuyahoga Falls Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Beachwood’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city by Auditor Yost.
Stark County Educational Service Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Stark County Educational Service Center (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Village of Mantua Released from Fiscal Watch
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Mantua (Portage County) from fiscal watch, a status it’s held since 2008.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Ambulette Company Owes $443,000 to Ohio Medicaid
Providing transportation without first getting necessary doctors’ permission is among $443,000 in recommended Medicaid findings against Summit County-based provider Community Care on Wheels.
City of Portsmouth Placed in Fiscal Watch
Lack of progress by the City of Portsmouth (Scioto County) to correct its financial problems prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to elevate the city’s status from fiscal caution to fiscal watch.
Village of Hemlock Saves 71 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Hemlock (Perry County) saved 71 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Pickaway County Park District Saves 73 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved Pickaway County 73 percent of its traditional audit costs.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Hudson City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Hudson City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 9, 2013.
Columbus City Schools Audit Released
Nearly $28,000 in Findings for Recovery Issued; Recommendations to Improve Attendance Reporting Included
Nearly $28,000 in findings for recovery, $46,546 in federal questioned costs, and inaccurate attendance data were identified in the regular financial audit of the Columbus City School District.
Mt. Orab Port Authority Saves 76 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Mt. Orab Port Authority (Brown County) saved 76 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Village of Elgin Saves 84 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
A new audit procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost saved the Village of Elgin (Van Wert County) 84 percent of its traditional audit costs.
Audit: $31,000 Stolen by Sheriff’s Lieutenant
$10,000 Still Owed to Taxpayers after Court Restitution
Surveillance video helped establish several counts of theft in office against a Coshocton County Sheriff’s lieutenant, James MacDonald, who was sentenced in January to six months in jail.
Home Health Company Owes Ohio Medicaid $713,000
Failure to document services, not following doctor-prescribed plans of care, and ineligible family members used as health aides are among more than $713,000 in recommended findings.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 4, 2013.
Findings Issued in Closed Charter School Audit
Undocumented expenditures made by the treasurer of the International College Preparatory Academy led to more than $4,500 in findings for recovery.
State of Ohio Single Audit Released
The annual review of the State of Ohio’s financial record reveals 37 findings relating to 10 state agencies.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Dublin Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Dublin’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Highland Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 2, 2013.
Findings Issued Against Three South-Western City Schools Athletic Directors
Questionable expenditures made with outside athletic bank accounts led to nearly $7,000 in findings for recovery issued in an audit of the South-Western City School District.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 28, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
Interim Performance Report at Ohio Job and Family Services
Identifies Nearly $17 million in Savings
More than $10 million could be saved annually by cutting the number of supervisors at the state Department of Job and Family Services (JFS), according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Belle Valley Saves 90 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Belle Valley (Noble County) saved 90 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit,” a new procedure introduced last year by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Spring Valley Park District Saves 77 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Spring Valley Park District (Greene County) saved 77 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 21, 2013.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding a subpoena to JobsOhio for records.
Granville Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Granville Exempted Village School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent, clean financial audit of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mason City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Mason City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lower Salem Saves 70 percent of Audit Costs
State Auditor Introduces Lower Cost Option
The Village of Lower Salem (Washington County) saved 70 percent of its traditional audit costs in its first “basic audit."
Avon Lake City School District Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Avon Lake City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Columbus Man Charged with Fraud Involving Federally Funded Tutoring Program
A federal grand jury a Columbus man alleging that he defrauded the U.S. Department of Education’s Supplemental Education Services Program by billing the program for tutoring sessions that were never provided.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 14, 2013.
City of Brook Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Brook Park’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Findings Issued at Four Cleveland-Area Community Schools
A community school sponsor was overpaid by nearly $20,000 due to inaccurate attendance records, according to audits released today of four Cleveland-area community schools.
Auditor Examines Sunshine Compliance at 20 Counties and Cities
Sunshine law compliance throughout Ohio will be examined this week at 20 representative counties and cities, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today. The work fulfills a promise made during Sunshine Week in 2011 to audit public records compliance during the 2012 audit cycle.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Deerfield Township Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Deerfield Township’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost: "The Governor and I have the same goal:..."
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Cincinnati Charter School Superintendent and Treasurer Indicted
The superintendent and treasurer of the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy were indicted on 26 counts of theft in office, unauthorized use of property, tampering with evidence and tampering with records.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 7, 2013.
Performance Audit Identifies $740,000 in Savings for Monroe Local Schools
Increasing employee contributions to health care premiums and aligning staffing to peer levels are among the potential savings identified for the Monroe Local School District.
City of Pataskala Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Pataskala (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Life Skills Center of Middletown Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Life Skills Center of Middletown’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
More than $1.3 million in Savings for Niles CSD Identified in State Performance Audit
Increasing employee contributions to health care premiums and aligning staffing to peer levels are among the potential savings identified for the Niles City School District in a performance audit released today.
Continued Mismanagement Found at Richard Allen Community Schools
Nearly $860,000 is owed to Ohio’s taxpayers due to uncollected money and unlawful contract changes at the Richard Allen Academy Community Schools.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
First “Basic Audit” Saves More Than 85% in Audit Costs
The Beaver Union Cemetery (Pike County) saved $2,900, more than 85% of its prior audit costs, through the use of a new “basic audit” procedure.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost released a statement regarding the Ohio Department of Education’s actions following the release of the statewide audit of student attendance data.
Hancock County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Hancock County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the center by Auditor Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
How Can We Help Local Governments in Fiscal Distress?
Ohio’s state and local governments are continuing to struggle financially as our economy slowly recovers. With this in mind, my office is taking a proactive approach to catch fiscal problems early, provide greater assistance to the local governments we serve and prevent local communities from falling into fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Changing How Data Are Reported Would Solve Many Schools' Problems
Auditor Yost recommends changes to Ohio's school attendance reporting system in this op-ed.
Former Clinton Township Fiscal Officer Sentenced
Former Clinton Township (Franklin County) Fiscal Officer Rebecca Christian was sentenced today to four years in prison for her theft of nearly $138,000 in township funds.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 14, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Toledo Medicaid Psychiatrist Charged $24,000
Doctor Failed to Document Tax-paid Services
Failure to document services cost Toledo-based psychiatrist Bhupinder S. Chahal, M.D. (Lucas County) $24,000 in Ohio Medicaid charge-backs.
Fairfield County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Fairfield County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Nine Schools “Scrubbers” in Statewide Attendance Audit
Yost Calls for Linking Attendance Reporting and Funding—No More “Count Week”
Four additional school districts were identified as having manipulated attendance data in the final statewide student attendance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, February 7, 2013.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that sixteen entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released today.
City of Rossford Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Rossford’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013.
Performance Audit Identifies $647,000 in Savings for City of Napoleon
More than $647,000 could be saved annually in the City of Napoleon if recommendations from a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost are followed.
Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corporation Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corporation (Mahoning County) on the "unauditable" list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,700 state and local government agencies.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Willoughby Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Willoughby by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report and thus earned the city the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Euclid Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of South Euclid’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013.
City of Wooster Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Wooster’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Expected Release of Statewide School Attendance Audit
The Auditor of State’s office final report on the statewide school attendance audit will be released February 11.
Audit Uncovers More Than $145,000 Theft by Former Assistant Treasurer
Marietta City Schools is out more than $145,000 due to a former assistant treasurer who wrote 213 illegal checks to herself, according to an audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Identifies $500,000 in Savings for City of Wooster
Bringing fire and police compensation in line with peers and increasing employee contributions to health insurance are among $500,800 in potential savings identified for the City of Wooster.
Former McClure Police Chief Cited for Charging Family, Personal Phone Use to Village
Former Police Chief Miguel Trevino used taxpayer dollars to pay for his daughter’s cell phone, and now owes that money to the Village of McClure.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Brunswick Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Brunswick’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Appoints Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp as Chief Legal Counsel
Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp will bring his vast legal expertise to the Auditor of State’s office to serve as Chief Legal Counsel to Auditor of State Dave Yost and staff.
More than $519,000 in Savings Identified for Village of Middlefield
City Administration Already Implementing Changes
Village of Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich said today he is pleased with both the results and the process used in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 22
The following audits will be released Monday, Jan. 22, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.
Audit Finds $11,624 Owed to Miami Township
Discrepancy in Books and Salary Overpayments
Conflicting bank account balances and using the wrong statutory salary schedule led to more than $11,000 owed to Miami Township (Greene County) taxpayers, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Tuslaw Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Tuslaw Local School District by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.
Former Painesville Schools Employee Bought Personal Items on Taxpayer Dime
A former Painesville Local Schools (Lake County) employee filled her kitchen cupboards with $1,777 in food paid for by taxpayers, according to the 2012 audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Former Liberty Treasurer Received Extra Pick-Up Payments
More than $12,000 in extra pick-up payments were put into a former Liberty Local Schools (Trumbull County) treasurer’s retirement account according to the district’s 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013. Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Fairview Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Fairview Park’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city by Auditor Yost today.
City of Findlay Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
"We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said about the City of Findlay earning the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
Auditor Yost’s office is responsible for auditing over 5,600 state and local government agencies. Staff also works in partnership with state and local governments to deal effectively with financial, accounting and budgetary issues.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Findlay City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Findlay City School District (Hancock County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 3, 2012.
Findings Show Former Pickaway County Employee Owes $15,000
Former Pickaway County Treasurer’s Office employee Gale Fouch was convicted of misappropriating tax payments and ordered to pay restitution in August, 2012. However, more than $15,000 is still missing.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Monday, December 31
The following audits will be released Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
An entity in Stark County received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012.
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Laketran’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Special Audit Confirms Missing Money at Ashland County-City Health Department
Nearly $90,000 in payments for health services went missing under the watch of a former Ashland County-City Health Department administrative assistant, as confirmed by a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Litchfield Township Audit Finds Improper Pension “Pick-Ups”
Litchfield Township (Medina County) paid for trustee and fiscal officer retirement contributions that should have been paid for by the officials themselves.
Auditor Yost Wraps Up, Reflects on 2012
With a new year quickly approaching, the Auditor of State's Office marks the end of 2012, as well as the first half of Auditor Dave Yost’s term as State Auditor.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Rejects $114,000 in Medicaid Personal Care Charges
Despite three efforts by Ohio Medicaid to provide education and training for Cuyahoga County-based provider Kareemah Abdullah, a personal care aide, she repeatedly failed to properly document her services.
Interim Performance Report at Ohio Job and Family Services Identifies $1 million in Savings
Report Focuses on Unemployment Compensation Review Commission
An interim performance audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Identifies $463,000 in Savings for City of Chardon
Consolidating dispatch operations and bringing employee health insurance contributions in line with peers are among $463,000 in potential savings identified for the City of Chardon, according to a performance audit released today.
Board Members Fail to Follow Payment Policy
Board members of the Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy (Hamilton County) failed to follow their own compensation policy during a three year period, resulting in improper overpayments totaling $2,325.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding the announcement that state Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro is retiring February 1, 2013.
City of Independence Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Independence’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Taxpayers Paid for Extra Nights in Chicago Hotel for Charter School Headmaster
Taxpayers were stuck with the bill for two extra nights stay in Chicago for the headmaster of the New Day Academy Boarding and Day School (Cuyahoga County).
Bellaire Audit Confirms Former Utility Clerk’s Theft
More than $18,000 in utility payments went into the pockets of the Village of Bellaire’s (Belmont County) former utility clerk, as confirmed in an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 13, 2012.
More than $730,000 in Savings for Cuyahoga Heights LSD in Performance Audit
Excess busing costs and spending more than double for extracurricular activities per student are among the potential savings identified for the Cuyahoga Heights Local School District in a performance audit released today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Berkshire Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Berkshire Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012.
Performance Audit Finds $1.7 Million in Savings for Indian Creek Local Schools
Nearly $800,000 in unnecessary bus and building expenditures is among more than $1.7 million in potential savings for Indian Creek Local School District (Jefferson County) identified in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Performance Audit Identifies Savings for Fostoria
Controlling the cost of employee benefits could save more than $200,000 annually for the City of Fostoria (Seneca County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Finds More Than $3.8 Million in Savings for Marion City Schools
Controlling health insurance costs and staffing levels could help save more than $3.8 million for Marion City Schools (Marion County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the Ohio Supreme Court ruling that the state apportionment board’s redrawing of state legislative boundaries is constitutional.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Highland County Convention and Visitors Bureau Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Highland County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Highland County) on the “unauditable” list.
City of Amherst Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Amherst’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Avon Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Avon by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Avon’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Audit Identifies $6,515 in Misspent Funds
An audit released today identified more than $6,500 in improper spending, including double travel-reimbursements, by the former director of the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ross County).
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
A statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the sentencing today in the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas of former Bellaire water clerk Lisa Flaherty.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.
Former Fiscal Officer Indicted on 30 Counts of Theft in Office
A former Augusta Township (Carroll County) fiscal officer was indicted Wednesday on 30 counts of theft in office.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Wayne County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Wayne County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issues a statement regarding the sentencing today in U.S. District Court of former community school treasurer Carl W. Shye, Jr.
Audit Rejects $1.5 Million in Medicaid Provider Charges
Medicaid provider Total Home Health Care (Franklin County) owes the state more than $1.6 million for unauthorized or undocumented charges for home health services, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Identifies $9,700 in Missing Funds at Village of Jerusalem
Falsified authorization to increase her own pay and writing checks to her own family members—then endorsing them herself—were among findings in excess of $9,700 issued against the former clerk of the Village of Jerusalem (Monroe County).
Auditor Yost Places Chillicothe in Fiscal Caution
Deficit fund balances in police and fire pension funds, along with the failure to perform basic accounting reconciliations, prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the City of Chillicothe (Ross County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Performance Audit Finds $1.3 Million in Savings in Findlay
Contracting with the county Sheriff’s office for dispatch services and bringing health insurance and staffing in line with peers are among more than $1.3 million in potential annual savings available to the City of Findlay.
No Evidence of Scrubbing Found in Second Phase of Attendance Data Audit
No new instance of potential record “scrubbing” was found in the second interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Dublin City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Dublin City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Bucyrus Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Bucyrus’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 23
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.
Auditor of State’s Office Receives a Clean Audit
The Office of Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2012 and earned a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association for the office’s fiscal year 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 18
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.
Nearly $4.2 Million Stolen from Cuyahoga Heights Schools
Nearly $4.2 million was stolen from the Cuyahoga Heights School District by a former IT director according to a special audit of the district released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Tallmadge Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Tallmadge by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Orville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Orville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Stark County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Stark County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Lake Metroparks Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Lake Metroparks is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records," Auditor Yost said when presenting the entity with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Painesville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Painesville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 16
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012.
Performance Audit Finds $1.6 million in Savings for Gallipolis
Improving water treatment infrastructure and contracting out services at the Village of the City of Gallipolis (Gallia County) are among nearly $1.6 million in potential savings identified in a performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Newcomerstown Placed in Fiscal Emergency
Substantial deficit balances at the Village of Newcomerstown (Tuscarawas County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.
Audit Confirms $9,700 in Missing Funds at Clermont County General Health District
A former secretary currently under indictment for theft is cited for $9,700 in missing funds in an audit report released today for the Clermont County General Health District by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 11
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.
East Cleveland Placed in Fiscal Emergency
The City of East Cleveland’s failure to present a feasible financial recovery plan prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the city in a state of fiscal emergency.
Findings Issued Against Former Coshocton County Airport Fiscal Officer
The Coshocton County Regional Airport Authority foot the bill for their former fiscal officer’s personal cell phone and undocumented credit card purchases, according to an audit of Coshocton County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Places Newton Township in Fiscal Caution
Deficit balances, significant audit citations, failure to file financial reports and unauditable records put Newton Township (Trumbull County) into fiscal caution, according to a declaration today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
Auditor of State Dave Yost issued a statement regarding the City of Akron Financial Audit report released today.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost Regarding State Board of Education Action Today on Student Identifier Information
Auditor of State Dave Yost issues the following statement regarding the state Board of Education’s support of his recommendation that the General Assembly change state law to give the Ohio Department of Education access to student names.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 9
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012.
ODE Could Save $430,000 Annually By Moving Student Information Database In-house
Moving Ohio’s outsourced Statewide Student Identifier system (SSID) to the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) could save more than $430,000 annually, or $4.3 million over a 10-year period, according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Questionable Practices Found in Five Districts
First Phase of School Attendance Audit Released
Auditor of State Dave Yost released today an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system
$14,335 Audit Findings at Village of Albany
Chronic failure to document expenditures led to more than $14,000 in findings for recovery at the Village of Albany (Athens County), according to an audit report released today by the Auditor of State’s office.
Lack of Medical Need Results in 100 percent Rejection of Payments to Medicaid Provider
An accelerated two-month audit of Tuba Rescue Transportation, a Hamilton County-based Medicaid provider, resulted in the denial of more than $306,000 in services billed for transportation of Ohio Medicaid patients.
More than $22,000 in Findings Issued in Falls Township Audit
Using a township credit card for personal purchases and improperly increasing benefits for elected officials led to $22,640 in findings for recovery issued in the audit of Falls Township (Muskingum County.
Auditor Yost Presents Sandusky County Sheriff with First Taxpayer Hero Award
Thanks to Sheriff Kyle Overmyer, Sandusky County jail inmates help to save tens of thousands of dollars each year by growing their own food. Auditor of State Dave Yost recognized Sheriff Overmyer’s extraordinary efforts to save public dollars in a ceremony today and presented him with the first-ever Auditor of State Taxpayer Hero Award.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Oct. 4
The following audits will be released Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012.
Auditor Yost Annouces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Newark Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Newark (Licking County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Oct. 2
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012.
Newton Falls Joint Fire District Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Newton Falls Joint Fire District (Trumbull County) on the “unauditable” list.
City of North Olmsted Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of North Olmsted by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Orange City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Orange City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Kenston Local School DIstrict Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Kenston Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
West Geauga Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the West Geauga Local School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Clermont County Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Clermont County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Beachwood Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Beachwood’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Shaker Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Shaker Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Henry County Commissioner Indicted for Conflict of Interest
Henry County Commissioner Richard Myers was indicted Wednesday by the Henry County Grand Jury on one count of felony unlawful interest in a public contract, following an investigation by the Auditor of State’s office.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 27
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.
Missing Lunch Money at Hillsboro Elementary School
Missing lunch money led to more than $6,500 in findings for recovery issued in an audit of the Hillsboro City School District (Highland County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
City of Barberton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Barberton by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Kent Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Kent’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 25
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.
City of Westerville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Westerville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Mayfield City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Mayfield City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Medicaid Dollars Go Undocumented
Findings Issued Against Healthcare Provider
Insufficient records and care given that was never ordered by a doctor led to more than $195,000 in findings issued in the Medicaid provider audit of Carol S. Sito, LPN, of Ashtabula County.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Underused State Plane, Equipment Fleet Offers $3 million in Potential ODOT Savings
Increasing flight time for a state plane used for aerial mapping is among recommendations that could save the Ohio Department of Transportation $3 million in one-time and first-year savings.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 20
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012.
Warrensville Heights Board of Education Receives Special Education Performance Audit
Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) should improve its budgeting and early intervention procedures, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 18
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.
City of Conneaut Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Conneaut’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Reynoldsburg Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Reynoldsburg by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Reynoldsburg’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Auditor of State Adopts Lower-Cost Audit Process
Villages, Townships, Special Governments Eligible Could Cut Audit Costs in Half
Auditor of State Dave Yost today adopted new audit policies that could save one in four Ohio governments as much as half of their traditional full audit costs.
Chief Deputy Auditor Bob Hinkle Sworn in as President of Ohio GFOA
Chief Deputy Auditor Bob Hinkle today was sworn in as the president of the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 13
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012.
Overpayments and Ethics Issues in Charter School Audit
Possible ethics violations, an overpayment to an employee and fiscal issues plague the Value Learning and Teaching Academy (Hamilton County), according to the 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. Findings for recovery total $3,333.
Washington Township Cited for Bad Books, Inaccurate Statements
Poor overall recordkeeping and reporting in Washington Township (Tuscarawas County), along with undocumented expenditures of more than $1,900, were among the citations in an audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 11
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012.
Audit of State Aircraft Use Released
Audit Cites Need for Formal Policies and Procedures
The State of Ohio has too many planes, fragmented accounting for their costs and nonexistent standards governing their use, according to an audit of ODOT’s Office of Aviation released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Union County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Union County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, presented to the county today by Auditor Yost.
City of Grandview Heights Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Grandview Heights’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 6
The following audits will be released Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 4
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.
Village of Tiro Placed in Fiscal Emergency
A default on outstanding debt at the Village of Tiro (Crawford County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the village in a state of fiscal emergency.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 30
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following three entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 28
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
City of Powell Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Powell (Delaware County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Student Fees Missing at Warrensville Heights School District
More than $13,000 in student fees is missing from the Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County), according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 23
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Finds Overpayments for Rescue Services
Overpayments for contracted services between the Tri-Village Ambulance District (Darke County) and Tri-Village Rescue Services led to more than $30,000 in findings for recovery.
Sloppy Bookkeeping Found in Closed Charter School Audit
Public funds paid for the personal court costs of a board member at the now closed Ashe Cultural Center community school Elite Academy of the Arts (Cuyahoga County).
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012.
Warren Water Authority Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Warren Water Authority (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce four entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012.
Strong Early Response to Columbus City Schools Hotline for School Attendance Investigation
Initial response to the temporary hotline established by Auditor of State Dave Yost yesterday has been strong, with 24 calls since 4:30 p.m. last evening, including a number of anonymous reports.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
State Auditor Establishes Hotline for the Columbus City Schools School Attendance Reporting Investigation
Auditor of State Dave Yost has established a temporary telephone hotline for all employees of Columbus City Schools to report any information about potential manipulation of attendance records.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Yost Presents to the City of Monroe the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Monroe’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Aug. 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Aug. 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the announcement today of the indictment of two former employees of the Village of Arlington Heights on charges of embezzling more than $262,000 from the mayor’s court.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entitiy received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 26, 2012.
Taxpayer Dollars Missing in Springboro Building and Zoning Department
More than $2,000 in public money went missing under the watch of a former secretary for the City of Springboro Building and Zoning Department (Warren County), according to a special audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Finds $3.7 Million in Potential Savings for Cincinnati Service Department
Privately contracting for solid waste collection and street sweeping could save the City of Cincinnati Public Service Department more than $2 million annually, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
Gift & Procurement Cards Lead to a $95,000 Finding at Wright State University
Nearly $50,000 in missing gift cards at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University (Greene County) was identified in an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Brown Township Payroll Mistake
Out-of-pocket Drug Co-Pays Not an Allowable Employee Benefit
Brown Township (Carroll County) mistakenly approved $5,000 in reimbursements for health insurance expenses not allowed under Ohio law, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Cites High Efficiency at Erie County Auditor's Office
The Erie County Auditor’s office was recognized for efficient staffing and high productivity in a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Special Prosecutor Recovers $137,000 for Brown County
Indicted Insurance Administrator to Enter Plea July 25
Brown County received $137,007.57 this week in restitution from Van Workman, a third party administrator, who has been charged with defrauding the county and its employees of their health insurance payments.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 19, 2012.
Audit Reveals $42,000 Double Payment by Village of Carrollton
More than $42,000 was nearly lost to the Village of Carrollton (Carroll County) because of a mistaken double payment to a contractor that went uncorrected for more than a year, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Finds Nearly $4,500 in Undocumented Purchases
A shopping trip at Best Buy resulted in nearly $4,500 of questionable purchases by the Imagine Schools on Superior (Stark County), according to an audit of the community school released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, July 12, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Former Treasurer Took Unexcused Absences
The former school treasurer was absent from work 42 times without using leave, according to an audit of the Northwest Local School District (Scioto County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. More than $11,000 in findings for recovery was issued.
Fiscal Officer, Trustees Overpaid in Franklin Township
Franklin Township (Richland County) trustees and the fiscal officer were overpaid by more than $18,000 in 2009 and 2010, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 10, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the two entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Former Leetonia Water Lab Assistant Charged with Stealing Payments
A total of $1,700 was found missing from the Village of Leetonia (Columbiana County) Water Lab, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the decision to put $235 million of surplus state funds into the “Rainy Day Fund.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 3, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 28
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 28, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 26
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 26, 2012.
Former Charter Schools Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Federal Funds
Carl W. Shye Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to one count of embezzlement from a program receiving federal funds.
Village of Mt. Victory's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Mt. Victory (Hardin County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 21
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 21, 2012.
Auditor Yost Taps Andrew Bodzak as New Investigator
Auditor of State Dave Yost recently swore in Andrew Bodzak as the new investigator in the Special Investigations Unit for the Youngstown and Akron-Canton areas.
Nearly $170,000 in Findings Issued in Final Carter G. Woodson Institute Audit
Sketchy payments and poor records at the Carter G. Woodson Institute (Montgomery County) led to $168,772 in findings for recovery, according to the school’s closeout audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the two entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 19
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
Audit Rejects $28,000 in Treasurer Health Insurance Reimbursements at Berea City Schools
Berea City Schools (Cuyahoga County) Treasurer Randal Scherf overpaid himself nearly $28,000 in medical insurance expenses, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 14
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 14, 2012.
Performance Audit Recommendations Total Nearly $700,000 in Potential Savings for Upper Scioto Valley Local Schools
Adjustments to staff levels and bus routes will help the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District (Hardin County) address forecasted future deficits according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Missing Cash in Police Evidence Room Reported in Audit
Nearly $3,000 was identified as missing from the Village of Leesburg (Highland County) police evidence room in an audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 12
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 12, 2012.
$1.7 Million in Savings Identified at Buckeye Local Schools
Overhauling insurance programs could help save more than $1.7 million at the Buckeye Local School District, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Girard Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the City of Girard (Trumbull County) from fiscal emergency, a status it has held since 2001.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 7
The following audits will be released Thursday, June 7, 2012.
Township Cash Payments $12,000 More than Allowed
Although Ohio law permits townships to pay employees cash in lieu of health insurance, Goshen Township (Clermont County) exceeded allowable amounts for such payments by nearly $12,000, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to Gov. Kasich’s signing today of H.B. 326, which creates a misdemeanor penalty for violations of existing law prohibiting the use of public funds to support or oppose a levy or bond issue.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report released today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 5
The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
Village of Brady Lake's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Brady Lake (Portage County) on the “unauditable” list.
Shye's List of Debt Grows
Carl Shye’s list of debts to taxpayer grows by more than $52,000 with today’s release of the closeout audit of the New City Community School (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Identifies $355,000 in Savings for Black River Local Schools
Renegotiating health insurance costs and administrator pensions could save $355,000 annually at the Black River Local School District (Medina County), according to a performance audit released Thursday by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 31
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 31, 2012.
Auditor Yost Declares East Cleveland in State of Fiscal Watch
Failure by the City of East Cleveland to submit an acceptable financial recovery plan to address the concerns outlined in its fiscal caution declaration prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to elevate the city’s status to fiscal watch.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 29
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
Crooksville School Treasurer Overpaid Himself
The Crooksville Exempted Village School District (Perry County) treasurer overpaid himself by $23,000 according to the district’s 2011 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that entities in Adams and Portage counties received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Missing Bellaire Water Clerk Arrested in New York
An Ohio Auditor of State investigation led to the arrest of former Bellaire Water Clerk Lisa Flaherty earlier today in Broome County, New York.
Mentor Exempted Village School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Mentor Exempted Village School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 24
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 24, 2012.
Former Superintendent, Treasurer Fail to Document Credit Card Use
A former school superintendent and treasurer used the district credit card for $6,710 in hotels and airfare without providing documentation according to an audit of Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Recommends Changes in ODOT Fuel Use
Implementation Could Save Taxpayers $800,000 Per Year
Taxpayers spent an extra $3.3 million over the last four years to pay for ODOT’s mandated use of biodiesel fuel in its vehicles, according to a performance audit interim report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 22
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
Groveport Madison Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Groveport Madison Local School District (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Shye Continues to Stick Taxpayers with the Bills
Add another $95,139 to embattled charter school Treasurer Carl Shye’s list of debts to taxpayers with today’s release of the Arts Academy, Arts Academy West and Patriot Preparatory Academy audits by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Places Madison Township in Fiscal Caution
Significant deficit fund balances and incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare Madison Township (Richland County) in a state of fiscal caution.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Former Charter Schools Treasurer Charged with Embezzling Federal Funds
Carl W. Shye Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio was charged with embezzling more than $470,000 in federal funds between 2005 and 2011 while serving as treasurer for a number of community schools in Ohio.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 17
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 17, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Nearly $6,000 in Insurance Overpayment at Clark Township
An audit of Clark Township (Coshocton County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost found $5,889 in overpayments for employee health insurance reimbursements to two employees.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 15
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Auditor Yost Places Monroe Local Schools in Fiscal Emergency
Failure to present an acceptable financial recovery plan by the Monroe Local School District (Butler County) prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to place the district in a state of fiscal emergency.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 10
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 10, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 8
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 8, 2012.
Online Fraud Report Database Goes Live Today
An online database of fraud complaints against public offices goes live today, according to Auditor of State Dave Yost.
$13,000 in Village Water Bill Payment Not Deposited
A former village water clerk failed to deposit more than $13,000 in cash payments for water bills to the Village of South Amherst (Lorain County), according to an audit of the village released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 3
The following audits will be released Thursday, May 3, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Audits Releases for Tuesday, May 1
The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 1, 2012.
ODOT Fleet, Rest Areas Offer Nearly $6 Million in Savings
State agency performance audit gives 20-to-one return
A total of $6 million in potential savings was identified in the status update report to the Ohio Department of Transportation released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 26, 2012.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that one entity received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Medina City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Medina City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Elyria Receives LEAP Funds
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today the City of Elyria will receive LEAP funding for a performance audit, which will help streamline operations and identify potential savings for the city’s taxpayers.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Vandalia-Butler City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Vandalia-Butler City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Auditor Yost Collaborates with Rep. Hagan and Sen. Schaffer to Increase Accountability in Local Governments and Schools
The Fiscal Integrity Act was presented today by Auditor of State Dave Yost, Representative Christina Hagan and Senator Tim Schaffer. This newly proposed legislation would address the Ohio Supreme Court decision concerning former Stark County Treasurer Gary Zeigler, among other provisions to boost accountability and penalize wrong-doing.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipient
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entity that received the Auditor of State Award for its clean audit report.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Sandusky City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Sandusky City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Village of North Star Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of North Star (Darke County) on the “unauditable” list.
Village of Smithfield's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Village of Smithfield (Jefferson County) on the “unauditable” list.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Auditor of State Reports Results of Voluntary Study of 24 Local Governments in Lake County
First-of-its-kind Effort Shows Equipment Used as Little as 1 day in 30
Twenty-four governments in Lake County use street sweepers, sewer maintenance vehicles and road repair equipment at rates as low as 3 percent, or about 1 day in a month, according to a study released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the following entities that received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Newark City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Newark City School District's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor of State's Office Awarded by Peers
Evaluations of Auditor of State Dave Yost's office operations and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) have earned accolades from the National State Auditors Association and the Government Finance Officers Association.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
City of Louisville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Louisville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 5
The following audits will be released Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Liberty School Treasurer Illegally Paid Herself
Despite a contract agreement that did not provide for extra pay, the treasurer of the Liberty Local School District (Trumbull County) paid herself nearly $5,000 for work done at the district’s charter school, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 3
The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
State of Ohio Single Audit Finds 90 Percent Reduction in Questioned Costs
Federal questioned costs in the State Single Audit dropped by more than 90 percent this year, from $105 million in FY 2010 to $8.3 million in FY 2011, as reported today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the entities who received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 29.
Fairfield County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
Fairfield County's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that eight entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 27
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
Performance Audit Identifies More than $1 Million in Annual Savings for Maumee
Twenty-one recommendations add up to more than $1.3 million in potential annual savings for the city of Maumee, according to a performance audit released Thursday by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Over a Half Million Dollars in Findings Issued
Greater Achievement Community School Closeout Audit Released
Public money deposited into the superintendent’s personal bank account and overall terrible bookkeeping at the Greater Achievement Community School led to $578,357 in findings for recovery in the closeout audit (fiscal years 2004-2010) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 20, 2012.
Closed Charter School Failed to Properly Document Tax Dollars
Embattled charter school treasurer Carl Shye is jointly responsible for nearly $55,000 in findings for recovery in the closeout audit of the Peterson Entrepreneurial Training Enterprise (PETE) (Montgomery County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that four entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 15
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Former Ottawa County Sheriff Spent Public Dollars for Personal Items
A former county sheriff bought shoes, neckties and amusement park passes with taxpayer dollars, according to the special audit of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department’s Furtherance of Justice Fund, released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Warrensville Heights City Schools Overbilled by Transportation Company
Lack of checks and balances led to more than $240,000 in findings for recovery in the 2007 audit of the Warrensville Heights City School District (Cuyahoga County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Offers London Schools Ways to Save
A performance audit prompted by the London City School District’s (Madison County) fiscal caution status identified more than $1.3 million in potential savings, according to the report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost today.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding H.B. 396, involving administrative law and the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that eight entities received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
Only 6 in 10 Cities Make Timely Response to Public Records Requests
Results Reported for Sunshine Week
Only 60 percent of Ohio cities responded promptly to a recent request for public records by the Auditor of State’s office.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 13
The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Windham Bus Driver Falsified Time Sheets
Phantom bus routes submitted through falsified time sheets by a Windham Exempted Village School District bus driver led to a finding for recovery in the district’s audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
School Secretary Fails to Deposit Student Tuition Money
More than $23,000 in student tuition and fees is missing from school coffers, according to an audit of the Salem City School District (Columbiana County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Outside Accounts Lead to $11,000 Athletic Department Findings at Olentangy
Confusion over outside bank accounts led to findings for recovery exceeding $11,000 in the Olentangy Local School District athletic department, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Federal Hocking Local School District Released
Without raising taxes, the Federal Hocking Local School District in Athens County emerged from fiscal emergency today.
McDonald Local Schools Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the McDonald Local School District (Trumbull County) from its fiscal emergency status, which it held since 2009.
TARTA Audit Moves Toward Completion after Documentation Submitted
After being placed on the “unauditable” list in January, the Toledo Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) submitted the necessary documentation to allow the audit to move toward completion.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that seven entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Beaver Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
Auditor of State Dave Yost released the Beaver Local School District (Columbiana County) from fiscal emergency today, a status they held since February of 2010.
Conflicts of Interest Plague Richard Allen Academy Schools
More than $929,000 in Findings for Recovery Issued
Booze, missing money, missing records and self-dealing has led to more than $929,850 in findings for recovery in the special audit of Dayton-area Richard Allen Academy schools released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 21
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.
Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Highland Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
Rocky River City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Rocky River School District's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that five entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 16
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.
More Than $1.3 Million in Potential Savings Identified in Madison Local Schools Performance Audit
Health insurance, transportation and special education are the three largest opportunities among more than $1.3 million in potential cost-savings at Madison Local School District in Lake County, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit Identifies Potential Savings for the Greene County ESC
“This performance audit gives management the data to make wise decisions about personnel costs," Auditor of State Dave Yost said. The report revealed that employees of the Greene County Educational Service Center make more than their peers.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that six entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Worthington City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Worthington City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost at a board meeting last night.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 14
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 9
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 7
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 2
The following audits will be released Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.
Auditor Yost Places Monroe Local Schools in Fiscal Watch
Projected deficits prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost today to declare the Monroe Local School District (Butler County) in a state of fiscal watch.
Lake Metroparks receives Auditor of State Award with Disinction
Lake Metroparks’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Combined General Health District Chips Away at Deficit
“This is a major step in the right direction,” Auditor of State Dave Yost said. “The tough decisions being made by the Jackson County Combined General Health District will benefit the county’s taxpayers for years to come.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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. 31
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.
Lancaster City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Lancaster City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the district by Auditor Yost yesterday.
Westlake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Westlake City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented today by Auditor Yost.
Ambulette Company Found to Owe Medicaid more than $570,000 for Undocumented Service
More than two-thirds of all Medicaid charges by a Cleveland-based ambulette service were not doctor-approved, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Issues Fourth Finding in Six Months Against Charter School Treasurer
For the fourth time in the past six months, Auditor of State Dave Yost is citing community school treasurer, Carl Shye, for illegally spending taxpayer dollars at three separate schools. The multiple findings for recovery issued against him now total more than $600,000.
Auditor of State Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 26
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to today’s action by the General Assembly on H.B. 66.
Madison Township's (Richland County) Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed Madison Township (Richland County) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Places Cloverleaf Local School District in Fiscal Emergency
The Cloverleaf Local School District is in a state of fiscal emergency, declared today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The action came at the request of the school district, which will now be placed under the supervision of a state commission.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that six entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released Jan. 24, 2012.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 24
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority's Financial Records "Unauditable"
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost placed the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) on the “unauditable” list.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that two entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports released January 19, 2012.
Auditor of State's Office Offers Pickerington P.D. Ways to Save
As much as $81,000 annually can be saved by the Pickerington Police Department through changes to its employee benefit package, according to the performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 19
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.
Auditor of State Takes on Food Stamp Fraud
Offers Recommendations to ODJFS
The State of Ohio reissued nearly 340,000 food stamp EBT cards in 2011 – and 17,000 recipients received 10 or more reissued cards, according to an evaluation of the program by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
State Auditor Issues $74,500 in Findings of Undocumented Medicaid Payments
More than $142,000 in Findings Against Provider Since August
An audit of Lincare, Inc., a national Medicaid provider specializing in durable medical equipment, including oxygen equipment, included more than $74,500 in findings.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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. 17
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that three entities received the Auditor of State Award for the clean audit reports.
Avon Lake City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Avon Lake City School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Avon Lake City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 12
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012.
Arts Academy Reveals More Inadequate Record-Keeping
Incomplete and inaccurate records led to nearly $14,000 in findings for recovery and numerous citations in the 2010 audit of The Arts Academy released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Six government entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement can be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to the January 6 decision by the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas concerning The International Preparatory School.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 10
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
Auditor Yost Declares East Cleveland in a State of Fiscal Caution
Auditor of State Dave Yost declared a state of fiscal caution for the City of East Cleveland in a meeting today with city officials.
Statement by Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost in response to yesterday’s sentencing of Ann Johns, former Defiance County Deputy Clerk of Common Pleas Court.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Jan. 5th
The following audits will be released Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.
Butler Township Trustees Must Repay Pension Pick-Up
Butler Township trustees and the fiscal officer owe $21,776 for having taxpayers pick up the tab for their share of the state pension fund, as issued in a 2009-2010 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012
The following audits will be released Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012
Audit Finds School Treasurer Overpaid Himself $84,814
The school treasurer of the now-closed Nu Bethel Center of Excellence received more than four times his authorized salary, according to the closeout audit of the school 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, Dec. 29
The following audits will be released Thursday, December 29, 2011.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 27
The following audits are released for Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost gives entities Auditor of State Awards for clean audit reports.
Village of Gratis Audits Uncover More than $62,000 in Findings
“Plain and simple: this money must be returned to the citizens of Gratis," Auditor of State Dave Yost said, referring to $62,000 that is missing or was misspent in the Village of Gratis.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 22
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Three entities receive the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
State Auditor Issues $60,000 in Findings for Recovery to Village of Smithfield
Village of Smithfield Audit Released Today
Lax controls at the Village of Smithfield led to $60,346 in findings for recovery issued in the 2008-2009 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Village of Alger Released from Fiscal Emergency
Alger’s improved financial condition prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to release the village from its fiscal emergency status today.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to give two entities the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 20
The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 20, 2011.
City of Painesville Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does. We can't expect good decisions by the city manager or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Dave Yost said. The City of Painesville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Butler County Performance Audit Offers $2 Million in Potential Savings
Potential cost savings of $2,014,400 were identified in the performance audit of Butler County.
Audit Releases for Thursday, Dec. 15
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. The following audits will be released Thursday, December 15, 2011.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce the government entities in Ohio that received the Auditor of State Award for clean audit reports.
City of Amherst Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said.“The City of Amherst’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the city.”
Auditor of State Pegs Juvenile Court Theft at $5,000
Allegations of theft by a former court clerk were confirmed in an audit of the Harrison County Juvenile Court released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. Findings for recovery of almost $5,000 were issued.
Audits for Release Tuesday, Dec. 13
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.
More Than $1.8 Million in Potential Savings Identified in Portsmouth City Schools Performance Audit
“By stepping in line with their peers, the Portsmouth City Schools could make great strides toward maintaining future financial stability,” Auditor Yost said. “Results like these prove what a difference performance audits can make.”
Audits for Release Thursday, Dec. 8
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Dec. 6
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.
Morgan Township Finances in Disorder
“Morgan Township government is struggling across the board,” Yost said. “No Ohio government can be allowed to operate under such lax standards.”
Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“While a school district’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to its taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Audits for Release Thursday, Dec. 1
The following audits will be released Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011.
City of Marion Audit Released
Lack of Controls Resulted in Numerous Citations
“This now marks the second time this year that my office has cited the need to step up fiscal management and reporting in Marion,” Yost said. “City officials need to buckle down and make the necessary changes to eliminate these issues.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 29
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.
Southern Hills Career and Technical Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Southern Hills Career and Technical Center by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Southern Hills Career and Technical Center’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Springfield Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
“The Springfield Local School District worked diligently and made the tough choices necessary to bring it to where it is today,” Auditor Yost said. “I am pleased to release the district from fiscal emergency and look forward to hearing more good things from the district.”
Audit of Medicaid Provider Triggers $150,000 in Medicaid Findings
“The heart of Medicaid services is a doctor’s decision that those services are necessary,” Auditor Yost said. “Too many times we find lax records of that decision, and this faulty paper trail puts taxpayer dollars at risk.”
Auditor Yost Declares Portsmouth in a State of Fiscal Caution
“Portsmouth is the perfect example for why we created the fiscal caution designation,” Auditor Yost said. “We are concerned about the city’s financial condition and trust, with this early notice, city officials will take the necessary steps to bring Portsmouth back to fiscal health.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 22
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 of State Releases Performance Audit
Commends Overall Operations; Offers Recommendations for Improvement
In the first audit of its kind since the passage of legislation earlier this year authorizing performance audits of state agencies, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today that the performance audit of his office is now complete
Audit Releases for Thursday, Nov. 17
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 Beavercreek Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Beavercreek’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Beachwood and Beachwood City Schools Receive the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“These awards are a testament to the Beachwood community,” Auditor Yost said.
Scott Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
“Poor records lead to poor service for taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Auditable records must be provided to complete the audit and ensure accountability to the citizens of Scott Township.”
Parma City Schools Performance Audit Identifies More than $5.3 Million in Potential Savings
“These potential cost savings could go a very long way in helping the Parma City Schools become fiscally fit again, ”said Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Trumbull County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Sound budgetary decisions by the commissioners depend on clean and accurate books, and I am pleased to present this award to the county,” said Auditor of State Dave Yost
City of Kent Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
"We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate," said Auditor of State Dave Yost.
The Regional Income Tax Agency Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“The Regional Income Tax Agency is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the agency,” said Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Avon Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Avon by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report.
City of Brook Park Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The City of Brook Park’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city by Auditor Yost.
Geauga County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does, and taxpayers expect this kind of accountability,” said Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Nov. 15
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 of Closed Charter School Reveals $266,230 in Findings for Recovery
“This is a heck of a mess,” Auditor Yost said. “Closed or not, the leadership of this school must be held responsible, and the money must be returned to the people of Ohio.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 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.
Auditor Yost Launches Toolkit on SkinnyOhio.org
Resources to Help Local Governments Cope with Dwindling Dollars
“It’s one thing to say governments ought to share services,” Auditor Yost said. “It’s another thing to give them the tools they need to do it.”
Medina County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Medina County by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Medina County’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Logan-Hocking Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Logan-Hocking Local School District by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Logan-Hocking Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Shelby Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Shelby by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Shelby’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Clayton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Clayton by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Clayton’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Laketran Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of Laketran by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Laketran’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Rittman Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Rittman by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Rittman’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Ashland Receives theAuditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Ashland by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Ashland’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of North Canton Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of North Canton by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of North Canton’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of Westerville Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of Westerville by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Westerville’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Delaware County Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does, and taxpayers expect this kind of accountability,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions by the commissioners depend on clean and accurate books, and I am pleased to present this award to the county.”
City of Montgomery Receives the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does. We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said. “I am pleased to present to the city the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.”
Beavercreek City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Beavercreek City School District’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Former Clerk-Treasurer Makes Unsupported Purchases, Deposits Village Money into Personal Bank Account
$38,815 in Findings for Recovery Issued
“Just because you got elected doesn’t mean you can get taxpayers to pay your green fees,” Auditor Yost said. “This is wrong and he doesn’t get a mulligan.”
Kettering City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“While a school district’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to its taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for Kettering City Schools, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Pike County Joint Vocational School and Pike County Career and Technology Center Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The dedication to accountability is evident with both of these schools, and I am proud to present this award to them.”
Norton City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Norton City School District by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Norton City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Missing Medicaid Dollars Identified in Warren County Audit
More than $75,000 in unaccounted for Medicaid spend-down payments were identified in the audit of Warren County released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
City of Tallmadge Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does. We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said. “It is with great pleasure that I present the city with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.”
North Royalton City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The North Royalton City School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Shaker Heights City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Shaker Heights City School District’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Auditor of State’s Office Receives a Clean Audit
“Each year, my office releases audits of approximately 4,000 Ohio governments, and just as those governments must be examined, so must the Auditor of State’s office,” Yost said. “Independence and accountability are essential companions to government services, and I thank the independent auditors for their work.”
Missing Funds Identified in Clark County Audit
“The new safeguards put in place by the sheriff are a step in the right direction to prevent public dollars from going missing in the future,” Auditor Yost said. “My office will support BCI in its efforts to ensure this money is recovered.”
Audit Release Advisory Oct. 11, 2011
The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 11, 2011.
Dublin City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
The Dublin City School District has earned a clean audit report from the Auditor of State Dave Yost, who recognized the district’s excellent record keeping with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
City of New Albany Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the City of New Albany by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of New Albany’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their schools,” Auditor Yost said. “The Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Auditor Yost Declares Akron in Fiscal Caution
“Akron has a lot going for it, and I am confident the city will be able to take the steps necessary to shore up its fiscal house,” Yost said. “But make no mistake, these are tough times, for Akron and many other Ohio governments, and the city will be making some tough decisions.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 6
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 reports are released semi-weekly.
Former Principal and Athletic Director Admits to Theft in Special Audit
“Stealing school funds and hitting the links on the taxpayer’s dime puts personal interest over the students,” Auditor Yost said. “A principal’s golf carts and green fees should never be paid for by the public, and I expect the public’s money to be returned.”
City of Troy Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The City of Troy is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the city.”
Auditor Yost Presents to the City of Findlay the Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Good finance is important to everything government does. We can’t expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said. “It is with great pleasure that I present to the city the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 4
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 of Medicaid Provider Triggers More Than $100,000 in Findings for Recovery
“Medicaid providers are responsible not only for their patients, but also for the tax dollars that flow to them,” Auditor Yost said. “Without a paper trail, questions arise.”
City of Pickerington Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The City of Pickerington’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the city.”
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports
Missing Records Lead to Findings for Recovery in Williams County Audit
“Accurate financial reporting is crucial for any local government to be accountable to its citizens,” Auditor Yost said. “No records, no accountability.”
Olentangy Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The Olentangy Local School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”
Courthouse Theft Results in $17,000 Finding for Recovery
A deliberate scheme of issuing then voiding receipts for court fees, fines and other transactions has resulted in a finding for recovery in the amount of $17,222 in a financial audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Miami Valley Risk Management Association of Kettering Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
“The foundation for good government lies in accurate financial reporting,” Auditor Yost said. “The Miami Valley Risk Management Association’s commitment to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to them.”
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
“This is not a small matter. A government that can use our own money to influence our votes is no longer our servant, but our master,” Auditor Yost said. “I am thankful to Rep. McClain, Rep. Hill and Chairman Slaby for their quick action on this important legislation.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 27
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, September 22
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 Partners with Secretary Husted and Reps. McClain and Hill to Crack Down on Campaign Finance Law Violators.
“Taxpayer money and politics do not mix,” Auditor Yost said. “Government managers who can’t tell the difference deserve a season pass to their local jail.
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients
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, 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 Recipients
Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports:
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction
A recent financial audit of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s excellent record keeping has earned it 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, September 13
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 Recipients
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 Auditor Issues $45,000 in Medicaid Findings for Recovery
The Ashtabula location of Lincare, Inc., a national supplier of durable medical equipment operating throughout Ohio, was found to owe the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services $45,269.53 in Medicaid reimbursements, including interest
Franklin Township’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
“Poor records lead to poor service for taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Auditable records must be provided to complete the audit and ensure accountability to the citizens of Franklin Township.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 8
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 Tuesday, September 6
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.
Statement by Auditor Dave Yost
In response to a letter dated Aug 31, 2011 sent by six Democrat members of the Ohio House of Representatives to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Auditor of State Dave Yost issued the following statement:
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 1
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 Tuesday, August 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.
Auditor to Review Cuyahoga County Authority to Disregard Secretary of State Directive
Following public reports of verbal sparring among state and local elections officials during the weekend, Auditor of State Dave Yost expressed concern Monday about protecting both the integrity of elections and the public’s faith in the electoral process.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 25
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 Tuesday, August 23
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, August 18
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.
Village of St. Martin’s Financial Records “Unauditable”
“Poor records lead to poor service for taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Auditable records must be provided to complete the audit and ensure accountability to the citizens of St. Martin.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 16
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 Implementation of SB 4 Performance Audit Legislation
Introduces the Ohio Performance Team and Petro Fellows
The process of “skinnying down” Ohio government has begun with Auditor of State Dave Yost announcing today the formation of a new team of “Change Champions” charged with the task of conducting state agency performance audits.
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 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.
Former Trimble Fiscal Officer Stole $61,866
Findings for Recovery Issued
The former Village of Trimble fiscal officer stole $61,866 from the village and was issued findings for recovery in 2007-2009 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 9
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.
Village of Wayne Lakes’ Financial Records “Unauditable”
As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost today placed the Village of Wayne Lakes on the “unauditable” list.
Cincinnati Gives Green Light to Performance Audit
Department of Public Services to be Audited
Auditor of State Dave Yost praised the Cincinnati City Council for their unanimous, bipartisan vote yesterday to authorize a performance audit to “skinny down” the city’s Department of Public Services.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 2
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.
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Seeks Guidance to Prevent Fraud
Performance Audit Recommendations Released Today by Auditor Yost
“Strong financial controls are the foundation of strong organizations and build safety for public money,” Auditor Yost said. “I commend the leadership of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for requesting this review.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 28
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 Tuesday, July 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.
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 21
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 Tuesday, July 19
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, July 14
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.
Performance Audit of the City of Mansfield Released Today
More than $3 Million in Savings Recommended
“If the City of Mansfield follows these recommendations, it will be their road out of fiscal emergency,” Auditor Yost said.
Auditor Dave Yost Announces LEAP Fund Recipients
“I am thrilled to announce the first recipients of LEAP funds,” Auditor Yost said. “Performance audits can help lay the foundation for “skinny” government, and the LEAP Fund provides access to the entities that need one most. My office is looking forward to getting down to business and searching for savings for each of these six entities.”
Auditor Yost Places Liberty Local School District in Fiscal Emergency
“During these tough economic times, governments at every level have to cope with fewer dollars,” Auditor Yost said. “My office stands ready to work with Liberty Local Schools’ leaders and the commission to develop and carry out a plan to bring them back to fiscal health.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 12
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.
Performance Audit of Graham Local Schools Released
More than $1.4 million in savings recommended
“I am delighted the administration at Graham Local Schools has already implemented many of the recommended savings from this performance audit,” Auditor Yost said. “In times where schools must cope with dwindling dollars, it’s encouraging that the district is being proactive in “skinnying down” operations to ensure its fiscal health for the future.”
Performance Audit of the Auburn Career Center Released
More than $300,000 in savings recommended
“Efficient and effective operations was the goal of this performance audit,” Auditor Yost said. “With these results, the Auburn Career Center has the tools it needs to better serve students and taxpayers alike.”
No Documentation of Financial Transactions Leads to More than $350,000 in Findings for Recovery
Special Audit of the Legacy Academy for Leaders and the Arts Released
“I’ve seen better documentation at a lemonade stand,” Auditor Yost said. “Schools must be able to account for every dollar spent.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 7
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 Tuesday, July 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.
More than $10,000 Missing from Providence Academy for Student Success
“Missing money, missing contracts – the kids deserve better,” Auditor Yost said. “This one goes to the prosecutor.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 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.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
“I applaud Governor Kasich and members of the General Assembly for doing what some said couldn’t be done – they fixed the state budget, without raising taxes,” Auditor Yost said. “I am especially pleased that the legislation includes my proposals to break down barriers for local communities looking to come together to address their fiscal woes. It is time for a new way of doing business in Ohio.”
Island Township Misuses Public Dollars for Boxers, Bar Stool and Bowls
$10,635 in Findings for Recovery Issued
“What possible public purpose could there be in the purchase of boxer shorts?” Auditor Yost said. “The lack of documentation raises questions about these transactions. Catawba Island needs to make changes to reassure their community that they are receiving the most efficient and effective government for their tax dollars.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 23
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 to Save Over $1 Million Through New Lease Agreement
“Sometimes you have to get to the negotiation table and arm wrestle,” Auditor Yost said. “I’m happy to see the taxpayers win one.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 21
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.
JOINT RELEASE: Treasurer Mandel and Auditor Yost Encourage Any New Budget Revenues go to Replenish Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund
State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel and Auditor of State Dave Yost today sent a letter to Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus and Ohio House Speaker Bill Batchelder encouraging the legislature to use any new revenues to replenish Ohio’s rainy day fund.
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 16
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.
Marcus Garvey Academy Audits Released
“This is barely better than shoebox accounting,” Auditor Yost said. “While the audits are finally complete, they are hardly reassuring about the fiscal or managerial integrity of this school.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 14
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.
JOINT RELEASE: Agency Performance Audit List Finalized
Ohio Housing Finance Agency to Join Education, Jobs and Family Services and Transportation in First Round of Reviews
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 9
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 Investigating Possible Fraud in the Columbus City Schools
“When potential fraud is brought to my office’s attention, we take the allegations seriously,” Auditor Yost said. “A school program to help struggling students must operate above reproach, and we will investigate this situation to ensure Columbus students are receiving the assistance they should.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 7
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.
Village of Roswell Audits Released Today
“Good government depends on good bookkeeping,” Auditor Yost said. “While I am pleased that Roswell’s audits were able to be completed, these reports clearly show that the village must tighten its controls to provide accurate and clean records for the people of Roswell.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 2
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.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost concerning the sentencing of former Village of Alger fiscal officer Jackie Prine.
“Today’s sentence makes it clear – if you steal from the public, there will be serious consequences,” Auditor of State Dave Yost said. “I commend Judge Hart for standing up for the people of Alger and ensuring their tax dollars are returned.”
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 31
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 Places Liberty Local School District in Fiscal Watch
Failure to submit an acceptable revised recovery proposal and incomplete financial records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Liberty Local School District into fiscal watch today.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 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.
Auditor Yost to Release East Cleveland City School District from Fiscal Emergency Status
No new taxes were levied to help bring East Cleveland City School District out of fiscal emergency status today. Auditor of State Dave Yost will be on hand to officially release the district from fiscal emergency during the final Financial Planning and Supervision Commission meeting at 6:30 PM today at Shaw High School, 15320 Euclid Avenue.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 24
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.
Two Ashe Culture Center Community School Audits Released
Both Schools Taken Off of Unauditable List, Findings for Recovery Issued
Auditor of State Dave Yost released today the completed 2009 audits of The Arts Academy and The Arts Academy West, effectively removing them from the “unauditable” list for 2009.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 19
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.
Aspiring to Excellence and Achievement Academy Audit Released
Findings for Recovery Issued, Referrals made to Numerous Agencies
A former school board member was illegally hired as a consultant, a construction company was overpaid by $1,500 and numerous other problems were identified in the final audit of the now closed community school Aspiring to Excellence and Achievement Academy. The audit was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Yost to Host and Speak at 11th Annual Fraud Conference
Auditor of State Dave Yost will welcome more than 550 attendees to the 11th Annual Emerging Trends in Fraud Investigation and Prevention Conference on Monday, May 16, at 9:15 AM at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. The annual two-day conference will address the serious and growing problem of occupational fraud in both the public and private sectors.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 17
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.
Village of Arlington Heights Audit Released; Special Audit Underway
The Village of Arlington Heights’ Mayor’s Court was required to pay the treasurer of state $40,654 in collected fines, according to the 2008-09 audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. An additional special audit is currently underway at the request of the mayor.
State Laptop is Stolen during Home Break-In
The Findlay home of a regional auditor for the Auditor of State’s Office was burglarized according to a police report received by the Auditor of State’s Office on May 10, 2011. Among the items stolen from the home was a state laptop computer containing limited information acquired during audits.
Audit Audit Releases for Thursday, May 12
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.
Village of Vinton Audit Reveals Overpayments and Other Illegal Payments
The Village of Vinton’s former fiscal officer paid herself $13,589 she wasn’t entitled to over a four-year period, according to the 2007-08 audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Auditor Dave Yost Unveils SkinnyOhio.org
Online Idea Clearinghouse for Local Governments Seeking Efficiency
Auditor of State Dave Yost unveiled today the new SkinnyOhio.org website - an online clearinghouse of strategies devoted to smarter, streamlined government.
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.
Audit of Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority Reveals Misspent Public Money
“Taxpayers expect their dollars to pay for public services, not to influence a political campaign,” Auditor Yost said. “The taxpayers’ money must be repaid by Citizens for TARTA.”
City of Vermilion Audit Released
$10,755 in Findings for Recovery Issued Against Former Fiscal Officer
The former finance director of the City of Vermilion owes the city $10,755 in money illegally paid to her according to the audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Performance Audit of Delaware City Schools Released
More than $1.2 million in potential savings identified
More than $1.2 million in potential savings were identified in the performance audit of the Delaware City School District released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 5
Audit reports are released semi-weekly. Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
Jefferson Township Local School District Released from Fiscal Emergency
“The Jefferson Township Local Schools worked tirelessly to “skinny” down their operations and bring the district back to the fiscal health that taxpayers deserve,” Auditor Yost said.
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 14
Audit reports are released semi-weekly. Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
L.E.A.P. Fund Application Process Now Open
Applications Available Online
...Dave Yost announced the application process is now open for the newly created Leverage for Efficiency, Accountability and Performance Fund (LEAP Fund). Interested local governments can apply online beginning today
City of Marion Audit Released
Lack of Controls Resulted in Numerous Citations
Control weaknesses led to numerous citations and other budgetary concerns in the 2009 audit of the City of Marion released by Auditor of State Dave Yost today.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 12
Audit reports are released semi-weekly. Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
P.A.C.E. High School Audits Released
Lack of Controls Result in $261,438 in Findings for Recovery
“There’s a good reason why the law says you can’t miss more than 105 hours in a row,” Auditor Yost said. “At some point, the student has withdrawn and the school should report it. The school is no longer educating the student – and the taxpayer shouldn’t have to pay for it.”
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 7
Audit reports are released semi-weekly. Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
12th Annual Local Government Officials Conference
In a speech to nearly 550 local government officials today at the 12th annual Local Government Officials Conference (LGOC), Auditor of State Dave Yost announced the roll out of the Leverage for Efficiency, Accountability and Performance (LEAP) Fund for performance audits.
Performance Audit of Youngstown City Schools Released
More than $6.3 Million in Savings Recommended
Performance Audit Legislation Signed by Governor
Auditor Yost Praises Legislative Leadership on Senate Bill 4
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost joined Governor John Kasich for the signing of Senate Bill 4 (Performance Audits) this afternoon.
Contract for Performance Audit of the Auditor of State’s Office Awarded
Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today that Plante & Moran, PLLC will be the accounting firm to conduct the first performance audit of a state agency: the Auditor of State’s office. Plante & Moran was selected from a pool of six firms who responded to the Auditor of State’s Request for Proposal.
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 5
Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio.
Auditor Yost Testifies in Budget Subcommittee Today
The appropriations recommended by the Governor in this budget require governments across the state to live leaner. With a reduction in general fund operating expenses of 6.3%, the Auditor of State’s office is no exception.
Audit Reveals $187,287 in Federal Questioned Costs
Columbus City Schools audit also includes $23,960 in findings for recovery
Harrison Hills City School District Performance and Financial Audits Released
Potential Cost Savings from Recommendations Total More Than $2.1 Million
More than $2.1 million in potential savings were identified in a performance audit of Harrison Hills City Schools released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.
Misspent Money Uncovered in Richard Allen Schools Audit; Special Audit Launched
Financial audits of the Richard Allen Schools released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost uncovered $89,067 in misspent funds, prompting a deeper, special audit which is now underway.
State of Ohio Single Audit Finds Questioned Costs Audit reveals 44 findings in nine state agencies
Audit reveals 44 findings in nine state agencies
The annual review of the State of Ohio’s financial records for FY 2010 under the prior administration was released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost. The audit reveals 44 findings relating to nine state agencies, including federal questioned costs totaling $104,971,476.
Auditor Yost Releases Youngstown City Schools from Fiscal Emergency Status
During a visit to Youngstown today, Auditor of State Dave Yost officially released the Youngstown City School District from fiscal emergency.
Audit Confirms Theft by Former Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools Employee
A former employee of the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools pocketed $19,593 in students’ tuition and other payments. The audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost issued findings for recovery against Darlene Pulsinelli.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
House Bill 66 requires the Auditor of State to establish a reporting system so Ohioans may anonymously report fraud, waste and misuse of taxpayer dollars.
Wife of Harrison Township Fiscal Officer Forged Checks; Stole Township Money for Personal Use
Jacksonville Audit Reveals $37,293 in Misspent Public Money
Findings for Recovery Issued Against the Former Fiscal Officer
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the sentencing of former Village of Ripley Utility Clerk Kathy Lang.
Former Alger Fiscal Officer Charged with Theft in Office
Former Employee Hit with $37,853 in Findings for Recovery
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the passage of Senate Bill 4 and House Bill 2.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding the House State Government and Elections Committee Passage of House Bill 2 concerning performance audits.
JOINT RELEASE: Senator Schaffer Introduces Legislation to Require Performance Audits of State Agencies
State Auditor Dave Yost Fully Supports SB 4
Village of Highland Hills Failed to Follow Village Ordinance; Remitted Double Payments
Audit Identifies $8,837 in Findings for Recovery
Dayton Community School Failed To Document Spending
Audits Identify $41,400 in Findings for Recovery
Auditor Yost Investigating Possible Theft in City of Grove City
Investigators from Auditor’s Special Audit Team will audit financial activities in city finance office.
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost
The following may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost regarding Rep. Todd Snitchler’s (R-Uniontown) introduction of House Bill 2 concerning performance audits.