To the Citizens of Ohio

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As one of five independently elected statewide offices under Ohio's Constitution, the Auditor of State strives for clean, accountable and efficient governments for those we serve, the people of Ohio.

Auditor Dave Yost

Dave Yost, with his wife Darlene, is sworn in as Ohio’s 32nd Auditor of State by Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court Maureen O’Connor.

1-10-2011
AUDIO 12:22
Listen to Dave Yost’s Inauguration speech as he pledged to work in partnership with state and local officials to ensure Ohio governments are efficient, effective and accountable.

4-04-2011
News Release:
Contract for Performance Audit of the Auditor of State’s Office AwardedContract for Performance Audit of the Auditor

You have given me a great honor and privilege in electing me for this important office. To fulfill my duty to you I pledge:

  • To conduct myself with fairness, independence and integrity;
  • To hold myself, my staff and audited governments to high standards of which every Ohioan can be proud;
  • To review the collection and expenditure of taxpayer dollars
    protecting against fraud, misuse and waste;
  • To assist every Ohioan in understanding and reviewing the duties and operations of their governments; and
  • To put the United States and Ohio constitutions and the duties of my office above the loyalties of any outside interests.

I will never forget that our government, laid out in the state and federal constitutions, is an instrument meant to enable each one of us to fulfill our duty to God, family and country. So long as I hold office, I will help make sure that state and local government works for the citizens of Ohio, not the other way around.

Thank you for your trust.
I look forward to serving you.
Dave Yost