2015

31
Dec
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.  

31
Dec
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.

31
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Dec
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.

31
Dec
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.

31
Dec
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.

30
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 31

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 31, 2015.

29
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Dec
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.

29
Dec
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.

29
Dec
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.

29
Dec
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.

29
Dec
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.

28
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 29

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 29, 2015.

23
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 24

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 24, 2015.

22
Dec
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.

22
Dec
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. 

21
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

17
Dec
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.

17
Dec
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.

16
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 17, 2015.

15
Dec
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.

14
Dec
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.

14
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

10
Dec
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.

09
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 10, 2015.

08
Dec
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

07
Dec
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

04
Dec
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.

03
Dec
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.

02
Dec
Audit Releases for Thursday, December 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, December 3, 2015.

01
Dec
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.

01
Dec
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.

30
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, December 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, December 1, 2015. 

23
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

20
Nov
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.

20
Nov
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.

19
Nov
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.

19
Nov
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.

18
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 19, 2015.

16
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 17, 2015.

13
Nov
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.

10
Nov
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Nov
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.

10
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 12

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 12, 2015.

09
Nov
Audit Releases for Tuesday, November 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

09
Nov
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.  

06
Nov
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.

06
Nov
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.

06
Nov
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.

05
Nov
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.

04
Nov
Audit Releases for Thursday, November 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, November 5, 2015. 

02
Nov
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.

22
Oct
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.  

20
Oct
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.

20
Oct
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.

20
Oct
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. 

20
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Oct
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.

20
Oct
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.

20
Oct
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.

15
Oct
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.

15
Oct
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.

15
Oct
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.

15
Oct
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.

15
Oct
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.

14
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 15, 2015. 

13
Oct
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.

13
Oct
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.

13
Oct
$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.

13
Oct
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.

13
Oct
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.

13
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Oct
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.

13
Oct
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.

12
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 13, 2015. 

08
Oct
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.

08
Oct
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.

08
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

07
Oct
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.

07
Oct
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 8, 2015.

06
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Oct
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.

06
Oct
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. 

06
Oct
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.

05
Oct
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.

05
Oct
Audit Releases for Tuesday, October 6

 

The following audits will be released Tuesday, October 6, 2015. 

01
Oct
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. 

01
Oct
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

01
Oct
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. 

01
Oct
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. 

30
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

30
Sep
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

30
Sep
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.

30
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, October 1

The following audits will be released Thursday, October 1, 2015.

29
Sep
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. 

29
Sep
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.

29
Sep
$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.

29
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Sep
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.

28
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 29

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 29, 2015. 

24
Sep
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.

24
Sep
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. 

24
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

24
Sep
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. 

24
Sep
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. 

23
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 24

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 24, 2015.

22
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Sep
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. 

21
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 22

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

17
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

17
Sep
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.

17
Sep
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.

17
Sep
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.

17
Sep
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. 

16
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 17

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 17, 2015. 

15
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Sep
$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.

15
Sep
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.

14
Sep
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.

14
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 15

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 15, 2015. 

10
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Sep
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. 

10
Sep
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. 

10
Sep
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.

09
Sep
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.

09
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 10, 2015. 

08
Sep
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.

08
Sep
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.

08
Sep
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.

08
Sep
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. 

08
Sep
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. 

08
Sep
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.

04
Sep
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 8

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

03
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Sep
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. 

03
Sep
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.

02
Sep
Audit Releases for Thursday, September 3

The following audits will be released Thursday, September 3, 2015. 

01
Sep
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.

01
Sep
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

01
Sep
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. 

01
Sep
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. 

01
Sep
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. 

01
Sep
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. 

01
Sep
$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.

31
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, September 1

The following audits will be released Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

27
Aug
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.

27
Aug
Jersey Township Financial Records “Unauditable”

Unsupported bank reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Jersey Township (Licking County) on the “unauditable” list.

27
Aug
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. 

27
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 27

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 27, 2015. 

25
Aug
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. 

25
Aug
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. 

24
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 25

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 25, 2015. 

21
Aug
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.

20
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 20

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 20, 2015.

20
Aug
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.

20
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
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. 

18
Aug
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. 

17
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 18

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 18, 2015. 

13
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 13

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 13, 2015. 

11
Aug
$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.

11
Aug
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.

11
Aug
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.

11
Aug
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.

11
Aug
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

10
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 11, 2015.

06
Aug
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.

06
Aug
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.

06
Aug
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. 

05
Aug
Audit Releases for Thursday, August 6

The following audits will be released Thursday, August 6, 2015. 

04
Aug
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. 

04
Aug
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Aug
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. 

04
Aug
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. 

04
Aug
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. 

04
Aug
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.

04
Aug
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. 

04
Aug
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.

03
Aug
Audit Releases for Tuesday, August 4

The following audits will be released Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

30
Jul
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.

30
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Jul
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.

28
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Jul
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. 

28
Jul
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. 

28
Jul
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. 

28
Jul
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. 

28
Jul
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. 

28
Jul
$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.

27
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 28

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 28, 2015. 

23
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Jul
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.

23
Jul
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. 

23
Jul
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. 

23
Jul
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. 

23
Jul
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

23
Jul
Franklin Township Financial Records “Unauditable”

Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Franklin Township (Jackson County) on the “unauditable” list.

22
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 23

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 23, 2015.

21
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

21
Jul
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.

21
Jul
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

21
Jul
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

20
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 21

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 21, 2015.

16
Jul
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.

15
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 16, 2015. 

14
Jul
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

14
Jul
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. 

14
Jul
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. 

14
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Jul
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.

14
Jul
$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. 

13
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

09
Jul
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. 

09
Jul
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. 

09
Jul
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. 

09
Jul
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.

09
Jul
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. 

09
Jul
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. 

09
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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
Jul
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. 

08
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 9, 2015.

07
Jul
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. 

07
Jul
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.

07
Jul
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. 

07
Jul
Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

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

07
Jul
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.

06
Jul
Audit Releases for Tuesday, July 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

02
Jul
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. 

02
Jul
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. 

02
Jul
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. 

02
Jul
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. 

01
Jul
Audit Releases for Thursday, July 2

The following audits will be released Thursday, July 2, 2015.

01
Jul
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.

30
Jun
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.

30
Jun
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.

30
Jun
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.

30
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.

30
Jun
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

30
Jun
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. 

30
Jun
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. 

29
Jun
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.

29
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 30

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 30, 2015. 

29
Jun
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.

25
Jun
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.

25
Jun
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.

25
Jun
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.

25
Jun
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.

24
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 25

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 25, 2015. 

23
Jun
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.

23
Jun
Austintown Township Financial Records “Unauditable”

Incomplete reconciliations prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place Austintown Township (Mahoning County) on the “unauditable” list.

23
Jun
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. 

23
Jun
$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.

23
Jun
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.

23
Jun
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.

23
Jun
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.

22
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 23

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 23, 2015. 

18
Jun
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.

18
Jun
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. 

17
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 18

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 18, 2015.

16
Jun
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.

16
Jun
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.

16
Jun
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.

16
Jun
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. 

16
Jun
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. 

15
Jun
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.

15
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 16

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 16, 2015. 

11
Jun
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.

11
Jun
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.

11
Jun
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. 

11
Jun
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.

10
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 11

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 11, 2015.

09
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
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.

09
Jun
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.

09
Jun
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.

09
Jun
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.

08
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 9

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 9, 2015.

05
Jun
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.

05
Jun
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. 

04
Jun
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.

03
Jun
Audit Releases for Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5

The following audits will be released Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 2015. 

02
Jun
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.

02
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.

02
Jun
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.

01
Jun
Audit Releases for Tuesday, June 2

The following audits will be released Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

28
May
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:

27
May
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.

27
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 28

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 28, 2015. 

26
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.

22
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 26

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

21
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:

20
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 21

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 21, 2015.

19
May
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.

19
May
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.

18
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 14, 2015.

14
May
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.

13
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 14

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 14, 2015.

12
May
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.

12
May
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.

12
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.

11
May
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.

11
May
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.

11
May
Audit Releases for Tuesday, May 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, May 12, 2015. 

07
May
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.

07
May
$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.

07
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.

07
May
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.

06
May
Audit Releases for Thursday, May 7

The following audits will be released Thursday, May 7, 2015.

30
Apr
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. 

29
Apr
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.

21
Apr
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.

21
Apr
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.

21
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.

20
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday April 20, 2015.

20
Apr
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.

15
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 16

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 16, 2015.

14
Apr
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.

14
Apr
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.

14
Apr
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.

13
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 14

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

09
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.

09
Apr
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.

08
Apr
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).

08
Apr
Audit Releases for Thursday, April 9

The following audits will be released Thursday, April 9, 2015. 

07
Apr
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.

07
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.

07
Apr
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. 

06
Apr
Audit Releases for Tuesday, April 7

The following audits will be released Tuesday, April 7, 2015. 

03
Apr
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.

02
Apr
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. 

02
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
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. 

01
Apr
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. 

31
Mar
Village of Yorkville Financial Records “Unauditable”

Incomplete records prompted Auditor of State Dave Yost to place the Village of Yorkville on the “unauditable” list.

31
Mar
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. 

31
Mar
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.

31
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.

30
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 31

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

26
Mar
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. 

26
Mar
$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.

26
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
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. 

26
Mar
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. 

26
Mar
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.

25
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 26

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 26, 2015. 

24
Mar
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. 

24
Mar
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.

24
Mar
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. 

24
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.

23
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 24, 2015. 

20
Mar
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.

20
Mar
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.

19
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
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.

18
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 19, 2015.

17
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.

16
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 17, 2015. 

13
Mar
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.

12
Mar
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. 

12
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
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.

12
Mar
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.

12
Mar
VIDEO: 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.

11
Mar
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.

10
Mar
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.

10
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
Public-Private Hybrids Raise Accountability Questions

There’s a messy place where the public and private meet, and the old ideas about accountability aren’t good enough to sort it out.

09
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 10

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 5, 2015.

05
Mar
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.

05
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.

05
Mar
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.  

04
Mar
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.

04
Mar
Audit Releases for Thursday, March 5, 2015

The following audits will be released Thursday, March 5, 2015. 

03
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
$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.   

03
Mar
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.

02
Mar
Audit Releases for Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The following audits will be released Tuesday, March 3, 2015. 

26
Feb
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.

26
Feb
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.

26
Feb
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. 

25
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 26, 2015

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 26, 2015. 

24
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.

24
Feb
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.

24
Feb
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.

23
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, Feb. 24

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

19
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.

19
Feb
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.

18
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, February 19

The following audits will be released Thursday, February 19, 2015.

17
Feb
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.

17
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:

17
Feb
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. 

17
Feb
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. 

13
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 17

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

13
Feb
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.

12
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:

12
Feb
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.

12
Feb
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.

12
Feb
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. 

12
Feb
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. 

11
Feb
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. 

11
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 12

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 12, 2015.

10
Feb
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.

10
Feb
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.

10
Feb
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

10
Feb
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.

09
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 10

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

05
Feb
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

05
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.

05
Feb
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.

04
Feb
Audit Releases for Thursday, Feb. 5

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 5, 2015.

03
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:

03
Feb
$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.   

02
Feb
Audit Releases for Tuesday, February 3

The following audits will be released Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

02
Feb
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. 

29
Jan
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. 

29
Jan
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.

28
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 29

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 29, 2015. 

27
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

27
Jan
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. 

27
Jan
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.

27
Jan
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.

27
Jan
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. 

26
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 27

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

22
Jan
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.

22
Jan
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. 

22
Jan
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.

22
Jan
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. 

22
Jan
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.

21
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 22

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 22, 2015.

20
Jan
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.

20
Jan
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
Jan
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.

16
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 20

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

15
Jan
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.

15
Jan
$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.

15
Jan
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. 

15
Jan
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
Jan
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.

14
Jan
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. 

14
Jan
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.

14
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 15

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 15, 2015.

13
Jan
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.

13
Jan
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.

13
Jan
Inaugural Ceremonies: Auditor of State Dave Yost

Dave Yost was sworn in as Ohio's Auditor of State on January 12, 2015, in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.

12
Jan
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.

12
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 13

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 13, 2015. 

08
Jan
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.

08
Jan
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.

07
Jan
Audit Releases for Thursday, January 8

The following audits will be released Thursday, January 8, 2015.

06
Jan
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.

06
Jan
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.

06
Jan
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.

05
Jan
Audit Releases for Tuesday, January 6

The following audits will be released Tuesday, January 5, 2015.

02
Jan
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.