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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.

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.

Auditor Yost discusses fiscal distress with Joel Riley on 610 WTVN

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

Press Conference: Special Audit Results of Columbus City School District

Auditor Yost Releases Report in Press Conference

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

Ohio Auditor and Ohio Stops Fraud App with 610 WTVN Radio

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

Auditor Yost Discusses Ohio Stops Fraud App on 700wlw Radio

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

Launch of iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud

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

Release of JobsOhio Audit

Auditor of State Dave Yost reveals the Fiscal Year 2012 Compliance and Control Audit of JobsOhio.

Financial Responsibility in Government Act

Auditor Yost discusses soon-to-be-introduced legislation, the Financial Responsibility in Government Act, which will require political subdivisions of the state to have balanced budgets.

Final Report of Statewide Audit of Student Attendance Data and Accountability System

The final report of the statewide audit of student attendance data is discussed.

Second Phase of School Attendance Audit

No new instance of potential record “scrubbing” was found in the second interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio.

First Phase of School Attendance Audit

Auditor of State Dave Yost released an interim report concerning the review of school attendance practices in Ohio, which showed irregularities and made initial recommendations to improve the system. 

Developments in an Ongoing Investigation into Public Corruption

Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost announces embezzlement charges against former charter-school treasurer, Carl W. Shye, Jr. of New Albany. The embezzlement in question allegedly occurred between 2005 and 2011.

Introducing New Fiscal Integrity Legislation

Auditor of State Dave Yost, Representative Christina Hagan, and Senator Tim Schaffer introduce legislation that will boost accountability and penalize wrong-doing by fiscal officers and school treasurers.

Results Reported for Sunshine Week

In recognition of Sunshine Week, the Auditor of State shares the response rates to a recent request for public records and his concern over timely response.

Announcing Campaign Finance Legislation

Public officials who knowingly use public funds for political purposes could now face criminal penalty with the introduction of House Bill 326.

Implementation of Senate Bill 4 Performance Audit Legislation

Auditor of State Dave Yost announces the formation of a new team charged with the task of conducting state agency performance audits. 

Press Conference Unveiling SkinnyOhio.org

Auditor of State Dave Yost unveils the new SkinnyOhio.org website, which shares ideas and best practices from performance audits conducted across the state and nationally. 

Signing Senate Bill 4, Performance Audit Legislation

Senate Bill 4 allows the Auditor of State to measure a state agency’s performance and offer recommendations for cost savings and operational improvements.  

Accountability with Public Records Requests

At a press conference during "Sunshine Week," Auditor Yost calls for Ohio's public offices to be more accountable when fulfilling public records requests.

Auditor of State Dave Yost Swearing-In Ceremony

Dave Yost was sworn in as Ohio's 32nd Auditor of State on January 10, 2011, in the Atrium of the historic Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.