2014

31
Dec
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.

30
Dec
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.

30
Dec
$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.

30
Dec
Audit Releases for Wednesday, December 31

The following audits will be released Wednesday, December 31, 2014. 

30
Dec
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.

29
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 30

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 30, 2014. 

24
Dec
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.

22
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 23, 2014.

18
Dec
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.

17
Dec
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.

17
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 18, 2014.

17
Dec
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.

16
Dec
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.

16
Dec
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.

16
Dec
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.

15
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 16

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 16, 2014.

11
Dec
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.

10
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 11, 2014.

10
Dec
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. 

09
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Three entities in Ohio received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

09
Dec
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.

09
Dec
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.

08
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 9, 2014.

04
Dec
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.

04
Dec
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.

03
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 4

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 4, 2014.

02
Dec
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.

02
Dec
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.

01
Dec
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.

01
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 2, 2014. 

25
Nov
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.

25
Nov
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.

25
Nov
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.

24
Nov
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.

24
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 25, 2014. 

24
Nov
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.

21
Nov
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.

21
Nov
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.

21
Nov
Montgomery County Entities Receive Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Financial audits returned clean reports for two entities in Montgomery County. 

20
Nov
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.

19
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 20, 2014. 

18
Nov
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.

17
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 18, 2014.

14
Nov
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.

12
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 13, 2014. 

07
Nov
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.

07
Nov
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.

07
Nov
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.

06
Nov
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

06
Nov
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.

06
Nov
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.

06
Nov
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

06
Nov
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.

05
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 6, 2014.

30
Oct
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.

20
Oct
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.

20
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

17
Oct
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.

16
Oct
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).

16
Oct
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.

16
Oct
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.

15
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 16, 2014.

13
Oct
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.

 

13
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 14, 2014. 

10
Oct
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.

09
Oct
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.

09
Oct
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. 

09
Oct
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.

08
Oct
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.

08
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 9, 2014.

07
Oct
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.

07
Oct
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.

07
Oct
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. 

06
Oct
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.  

06
Oct
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.

06
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 7 2014. 

02
Oct
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.

01
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 2

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 2, 2014.

01
Oct
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.

01
Oct
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.  

30
Sep
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.

30
Sep
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.

30
Sep
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.

30
Sep
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.

29
Sep
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.

29
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 30

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

26
Sep
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.

26
Sep
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.

26
Sep
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. 

25
Sep
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.

25
Sep
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.

25
Sep
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.

25
Sep
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.

24
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 25

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 25, 2014.

23
Sep
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.

23
Sep
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.

 

23
Sep
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.

23
Sep
$48,000 Misused by Former Scioto County Employees

Rampant unauthorized credit card use and self-dealing transpired for years in Scioto County.

22
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 16, 2014. 

19
Sep
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.

18
Sep
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. 

18
Sep
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.

18
Sep
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.

17
Sep
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.

 

17
Sep
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.

17
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 18

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 18, 2014.

16
Sep
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.

16
Sep
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.

 

16
Sep
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.

15
Sep
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. 

15
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 16

 The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 16, 2014. 

11
Sep
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.

11
Sep
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.

11
Sep
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.

 

10
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, Sept. 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 11, 2014.

09
Sep
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.

09
Sep
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.

09
Sep
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.

08
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday,
September 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 9, 2014.

04
Sep
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.

03
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 4

 The following audits will be released Thursday, September 4, 2014. 

02
Sep
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.

01
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Sept. 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

28
Aug
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.

28
Aug
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.

27
Aug
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.

27
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 28

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 28, 2014.

26
Aug
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.

26
Aug
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.

25
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 26, 2014.

21
Aug
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.

 

20
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 21, 2014.

19
Aug
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. 

19
Aug
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.

18
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 19

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

14
Aug
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. 

13
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 14, 2014.

12
Aug
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

12
Aug
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.

12
Aug
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.

11
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

08
Aug
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.

08
Aug
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.

 

06
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 7, 2014.

06
Aug
Share Ohio Helps Local Governments Share Equipment, Save Dollars

ShareOhio is a one-stop shop to share resources, save taxpayer dollars, and better utilize capital equipment.

05
Aug
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.

04
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

31
Jul
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement is regarding the negotiated plea by former Columbus City Schools employee Steve Tankovich.

31
Jul
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.

30
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 31

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 31, 2014.

29
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Three entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

28
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 29

 

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 29, 2014.

24
Jul
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.

23
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 24

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 24, 2014. 

22
Jul
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.

22
Jul
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.

21
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

17
Jul
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.

16
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 17, 2014.

15
Jul
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.

15
Jul
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.

14
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 15, 2014.

11
Jul
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.

09
Jul
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).

09
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 10, 2014. 

08
Jul
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

07
Jul
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.

07
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 8, 2014

03
Jul
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.

02
Jul
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.

02
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 3, 2014.

01
Jul
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.

01
Jul
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.

30
Jun
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.

30
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

26
Jun
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.

26
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

26
Jun
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.

25
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 25

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 23, 2014.

24
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

23
Jun
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.

23
Jun
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.

23
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

19
Jun
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. 

19
Jun
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

18
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 19, 2014.

18
Jun
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.

17
Jun
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.

17
Jun
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

17
Jun
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.

16
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 17, 2014

11
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 11, 2014.

10
Jun
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.

10
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

09
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 10

 The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 10, 2014.

09
Jun
Staying Out of the Red: The Real Bottom Line on GASB 68

Auditor Dave Yost discusses new standards from the the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for reporting pension obligations. 

05
Jun
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.

05
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

04
Jun
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. 

04
Jun
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.

04
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 5, 2014.

03
Jun
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

03
Jun
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.

03
Jun
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.

03
Jun
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.

03
Jun
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.

02
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 3

 The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

02
Jun
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.

02
Jun
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.

29
May
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.

29
May
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.

29
May
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.

29
May
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.

29
May
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.

28
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 29

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 29, 2014. 

27
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

27
May
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.

27
May
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. 

27
May
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.

23
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 27

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

23
May
Auditor Yost Meets with Ohio WWII Vet and Painter of the Auditor’s State Seal

Auditor Yost writes about his meeting with Carl Weisgerber in Cincinnati

21
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 22

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 22, 2014.

20
May
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.

20
May
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.

20
May
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

19
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

19
May
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.

19
May
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.  

15
May
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.

15
May
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.

15
May
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.

15
May
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.

15
May
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. 

15
May
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. 

15
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

14
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 15, 2014.

13
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

13
May
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.

13
May
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.

13
May
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. 

13
May
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.

13
May
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.

13
May
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.

13
May
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. 

13
May
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.

13
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
May
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.

08
May
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.

08
May
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).

08
May
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. 

08
May
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.

08
May
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. 

08
May
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor Yost awards entities the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

07
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 8, 2014.

06
May
Auditor Yost discusses fiscal distress with Joel Riley on 610 WTVN

Auditor Dave Yost speaks with Joel Riley of 610 WTVN radio in Columbus, Ohio, about the entities currently in a state of fiscal emergency and the potential for entities to have fiscal trouble.

06
May
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement may be attributed to Auditor of State Dave Yost.

25
Apr
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.

22
Apr
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.

22
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

22
Apr
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.

22
Apr
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.

22
Apr
Village of Waynesville Released from Fiscal Emergency

Auditor of State Dave Yost today released the Village of Waynesville (Warren County) from fiscal emergency.

21
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

17
Apr
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.

17
Apr
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.

16
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 16, 2014.

15
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

15
Apr
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.

14
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

10
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Apr
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. 

09
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 10, 2014.

09
Apr
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.

08
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
Apr
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.

07
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

03
Apr
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. 

03
Apr
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.   

03
Apr
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.

03
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

02
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 3, 2014.

01
Apr
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.  

01
Apr
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. 

01
Apr
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. 

01
Apr
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

31
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

27
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

26
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 27, 2014.

25
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

25
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

25
Mar
Auditor Yost Testimony for House Bill 10

House and State Local Government Committee

Auditor Yost testified in support of House Bill 10 to the House and State Local Government Committee.

20
Mar
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.

20
Mar
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.

20
Mar
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. 

20
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

20
Mar
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. 

19
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 20, 2014.

18
Mar
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.

18
Mar
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.

18
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

18
Mar
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.

17
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

17
Mar
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.

17
Mar
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. 

14
Mar
Statement from Auditor of State Dave Yost

The following statement is regarding the unexpected resignation of Hamilton Township Fiscal Officer Jackie Terwilleger.

13
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

12
Mar
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.

12
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 13, 2014.

11
Mar
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.

11
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 11

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 11, 2014.

06
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

06
Mar
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.

05
Mar
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). 

05
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 6, 2014.

04
Mar
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.

04
Mar
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. 

04
Mar
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

03
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 4

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

27
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

27
Feb
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.

26
Feb
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.

26
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 26, 2014.

25
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

25
Feb
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. 

25
Feb
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.

25
Feb
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.

24
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

24
Feb
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.

20
Feb
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.

20
Feb
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. 

20
Feb
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. 

19
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 20, 2014.

18
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

18
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

18
Feb
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.” 

18
Feb
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.”

18
Feb
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.” 

13
Feb
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. 

13
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

 Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

13
Feb
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.

12
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 13, 2014.

11
Feb
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.

11
Feb
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. 

11
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

10
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 11

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 11, 2014.

07
Feb
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. 

07
Feb
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.

06
Feb
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.

06
Feb
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.

06
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

06
Feb
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.” 

05
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 6, 2014.

04
Feb
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. 

04
Feb
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

04
Feb
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. 

03
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 4

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

31
Jan
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.

31
Jan
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.

30
Jan
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.

30
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

29
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 30

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 23, 2014.

28
Jan
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.

28
Jan
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.

28
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports

28
Jan
Press Conference: Special Audit Results of Columbus City School District

Auditor Yost Releases Report in Press Conference

A top-down culture of data manipulation and employee intimidation was uncovered by a special audit of the Columbus City School District.

27
Jan
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.

27
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 28

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 28, 2014.

23
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

23
Jan
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.   

22
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

22
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 23

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 23, 2014.

21
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

17
Jan
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.

16
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

 Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

16
Jan
Ohio Auditor and Ohio Stops Fraud App with 610 WTVN Radio

Auditor Dave Yost speaks with Joel Riley of 610 WTVN radio in Columbus, Ohio about how fighting fraud has gone mobile.

15
Jan
Auditor Yost Discusses Ohio Stops Fraud App on 700wlw Radio

Auditor Dave Yost speaks with Scott Sloan of 700wlw radio in Cincinnati, Ohio.

15
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 16, 2013.

14
Jan
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.

14
Jan
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.

14
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

 Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

13
Jan
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.

13
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 14, 2014.

13
Jan
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.

09
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
Jan
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.

08
Jan
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entities received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit reports.

08
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 9, 2013

08
Jan
Launch of iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud

Auditor of State Dave Yost unveils and demonstrations the "Ohio Stops Fraud" iPhone application at a press conference in Auditor of State Ceremonial Office in Ohio Statehouse.

06
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 7, 2013

02
Jan
Brimfield Township Continues to Overpay Trustees

Brimfield Township Trustees were overcompensated for a second time, according to a 2012 financial audit released today.