Office Publications

Elected Officials Compensation Research

Attracting and retaining talent
in the public sector

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OPT annual report

The Ohio Performance Team's year of auditing state agencies

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ACFR

Comprehensive report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024

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Annual Report

Achievements & initiatives of the Auditor of State's office in 2024

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SIU report

Auditor's SIU report on fraud convictions in Ohio

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Sunshine Manual

A manual for the Ohio Public Records Act & Open Meetings Act

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Ohio Trail

Join your trail guide, Simon, for a hike through Ohio’s history.

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Ohio Lands

Learn about the people who contributed to the growth of Ohio.

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Published Articles

We publish articles from time to time that you might find interesting.

Greetings from Keith Faber

A pledge to continue making government work better for all Ohioans

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Hold Corrupt Officials Accountable

Government officials who steal taxpayer dollars betray the public trust.

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First Line of Defense Against Fraud

Investigators depend on tips from witnesses when opening investigations.

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Fund for Local Auditors

This fund helps local entities offset the higher costs of an audit.

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Outgoing Officer Checklist

A guide for a smooth transition of personnel after an election

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Guidance, Best Practices, and Manuals

Here's a list of comprehensive resources designed to provide structured instructions, expert recommendations, and detailed procedures to help individuals or organizations operate efficiently and effectively.

Below is a list of pdfs for your review.

StaRS: The Star Rating System

The Auditor of State's annual report on the Office's
public-records compliance system

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Ohio Compliance Supplement Manuals

Created to help auditors and public entities understand and adhere to state laws, regulations, and guidelines

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Performance Audits

These reports examine the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs.

Recent Audits

Technical Bulletins

The AOS office releases Bulletins offering guidance to the government entities it serves.

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Advisory Memos

The AOS releases Advisories with important news & guidance for the government entities it serves.

AOS Advisories