b'Ohio Auditor of State2021 Annual ReportHuman ResourcesThe Human Resources Department directs policy on human-resource management issues and related administrative support for all Auditor of State offices. The department strives to develop programs that attract, develop, retain, and engage a skilled and diverse workforce.HR creates an equal-employment opportunity workplace and provides guidance and assistance in areas such as employee relations, promotions and transfers, new hires and resignations, health-care benefits, and labor relations. The department also develops, enforces, and maintains employee policies and procedures for the Auditors office.The department consists of three sections:PayrollThe payroll section is responsible for preparing Auditor of State payroll for submission to the Department of Administrative Services, reviewing employee payroll information and verifying accuracy of information entered into the computer system. The department also assists with and responds to inquiries from employees regarding payroll issues. The payroll staff serves as a liaison between employees and the Department of Administrative Services for benefits-related inquiries.RecruitmentThis section is responsible for finding and hiring the most-qualified candidates in a timely and cost-effective manner. The recruitment team builds and maintains strategic partnerships with Ohio colleges and universities to educate potential candidates about the benefits of joining the office.Human Capital ManagementThis section, HRs largest, is responsible for processing all personnel actions and employee movements, such as hiring, transfers, terminations, and promotions. It also ensures the office complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Family Medical Leave laws and disputes unemployment compensation benefit appeals and processes all Workers Compensation claims.FinanceThe Finance Department is responsible for procurement, budgeting, contracts, leases, controlling-board submissions, purchasing-card administration, inventory, receipts and billing, and annual external financial reporting. The department also assists with public-records requests and processes and records audit division bank confirmation requests.As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all monthly billing went electronic effective March 31, 2020. This has significantly reduced paper and postage expenses, as well as the hours of work needed to complete monthly billing statements.GFOA AwardThe AOSs Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the FY 2020, was awarded the Government Finance Officers Associations Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.EfficientlEffectivelTransparent26'