Columbus – As a result of inadequate financial records, Auditor of State Dave Yost has placed the Village of Hamler (Henry County) on the “unauditable” list.

“Poorly kept books create a lack of accountability,” Auditor Yost said. “The Village of Hamler must bring its records back to an auditable condition to complete the audit.”

During the course of the regular financial audit of the Village of Hamler for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013, the Auditor of State’s office determined that the condition of the village’s financial records was not adequate to complete the audit.  In a letter to the village, the Auditor of State’s office provided a list of records required to complete the audit.

Within 90 days of the date of the letter, the Village of Hamler must revise its financial records and provide the necessary data.  Failure to bring records to an auditable condition may result in legal action, including the possibility of the attorney general issuing a subpoena to the village’s fiscal officer and mayor to explain the condition of records.  The attorney general may also file suit to compel village officials to prepare and/or produce the required information.

The Auditor of State’s Local Government Section (LGS) is available to school officials to assist in bringing records to an auditable condition.  LGS provides a wide variety of services to local governments, including reconstructing financial records and aid in the reconciliation of books.

An entity is removed from the “unauditable” list once the audit is completed and released to the public.