The Auditor of State (AOS) is working to help local governments manage the financial impact of COVID-19. The resources on this page are a response to the questions and concerns Auditor Faber has heard from our local partners, and we hope they will help our clients better understand and use available resources.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allowed the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) to expire. The official notice for the end of the PHE can be found on the Health and Human Services website.
The resources listed on these pages are still relevant and useful as entities continue to spend COVID-19 funding.
For the latest State Hourly Billing Rates and Allocation of Audit Costs publication, see the Technical Bulletins section.
Among the many consequences of COVID-19, entities may face financial reporting implications and challenges. Entities might experience volatility in the equity and debt markets as well as reduced revenue and cash flows. AOS resources in this category will include reminders to local officials about financial reporting matters they may need to consider as they prepare their financial statements.
AOS understands the extraordinary challenges faced by our partners and clients, and the Independent Public Accounting (IPA) firms that work with them to perform audits. Many questions will likely arise from these challenges, and AOS encourages you to reach out for information or advice.
For inquiries regarding COVID-19 funding, email AOSFederal@ohioauditor.gov
For further AOS contact information, visit our Contacts page.