Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost - Press Releases - Awards

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – Auditor of State Dave Yost is pleased to announce that the following entity received the Auditor of State Award for their clean audit report:

Wood County Port Authority (Wood County)

The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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The Auditor of State’s office, one of five independently elected statewide offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,700 state and local government agencies. Under the direction of Auditor Dave Yost, the office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government.

Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Falcon Academy of Creative Arts (Portage County)
Mahoning Unlimited Classroom (Mahoning County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Worthington Libraries Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Worthington Libraries (Franklin County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The libraries’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “The Worthington Libraries’ dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award.”

The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Transit Authority’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“Good finance is important to everything government does, and taxpayers expect this kind of accountability,” Auditor Yost said. “Sound budgetary decisions depend on clean and accurate books, and I am pleased to present this award to Summit County Metro Regional Transit Authority.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Kettering City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Kettering City School District (Montgomery County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Kettering City School District record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The Kettering City School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“While a school district’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to its taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Lancaster City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – 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 Lancaster City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“While a school’s primary concern is its students, it must also remain accountable to taxpayers,” Auditor Yost said. “Accurate record-keeping is clearly a priority for the Lancaster City School District, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Boardman Local School District (Mahoning County)
Columbus Baseball Team Inc., DBA Columbus Clippers (Franklin County)
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (Franklin County)
Franklin Park Conservatory Joint Recreation District (Franklin County)
Global Village Academy (Cuyahoga County)
Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority (Lawrence County)
Mahoning County High School (Mahoning County)
Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center (Mahoning County)
Maplewood Local School District (Trumbull County)
Oakstone Community School (Franklin County)
Ohio Schools Council-2011 (Cuyahoga County)
Suburban Health Consortium (Cuyahoga County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Alliance Academy of Cincinnati (Hamilton County)
Emerson Academy of Dayton (Montgomery County)
Hancock County Educational Service Center (Hancock County)
Pathway School of Discovery (Montgomery County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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The Auditor of State’s office, one of five independently elected statewide offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,600 state and local government agencies. Under the direction of Auditor Dave Yost, the office also provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government.

Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Arts and College Preparatory Academy (Franklin County)
Marion City Digital Academy (Marion County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

City of Cuyahoga Falls Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the City of Cuyahoga Falls (Summit County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The City of Beachwood’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the city by Auditor Yost.

“Good finance is important to everything government does. We can't expect good decisions by the mayor, good management by the executives, or sound budgetary decisions by council unless the books are clean and accurate,” Auditor Yost said. “It is with great pleasure that I present the city with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Stark County Educational Service Center Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Stark County Educational Service Center (Stark County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The ESC’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, which was presented to the center by Auditor Yost.

“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Auditor Yost said. “Stark County Educational Service Center’s dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present this award to the ESC.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center (Ashtabula County)
Autism Model School (Lucas County)
Imani Learning Academy (Lucas County)
West Carrollton City School District (Montgomery County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Apex Academy (Cuyahoga County)
Autism Academy of Learning (Lucas County)
The Graham Expeditionary Middle School (Franklin County)
Mathews Local School District (Trumbull County)
Ohio Virtual Academy (Lucas County)
Pinnacle Academy (Cuyahoga County)
Southwest Local School District (Hamilton County)
United Local School District (Columbiana County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Hudson City School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Hudson City School District (Geauga County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Hudson City School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The Hudson City School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Bella Academy of Excellence (Cuyahoga County)
Butler County Educational Service Center (Butler County)
Harvard Avenue Community School (Cuyahoga County)
Klepinger Community School (Montgomery County)
Lynchburg-Clay Local School District (Highland County)
Mad River Local Schools (Montgomery County)
Ohio Hi-Point Joint Vocational School District (Logan County)
Sebring Local School District (Mahoning County)
Talawanda School District (Butler County)
Wyoming City School District (Hamilton County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

City of Dublin Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – 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 of Dublin’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Highland Local School District Receives Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Columbus – A recent financial audit of the Highland Local School District (Medina County) by Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. The Highland Local School District’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

“Clean financial books are vital to accountability in government,” Auditor Yost said. “The Highland Local School District is clearly committed to maintaining accurate records, and I am proud to present this award to the district.”

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
- Ethics referrals
- Questioned costs less than $10,000
- Lack of timely report submission
- Reconciliation
- Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
- Findings for recovery less than $100
- Public meetings or public records

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Cuyahoga Falls City School District (Summit County)
Galion City School District (Crawford County)
Grand Valley Local School District (Ashtabula County)
The Mollie Kessler School (Mahoning County)
Napoleon Area City School District (Henry County)
Parma City School District (Cuyahoga County)
Southeast Local School District (Portage County)
Washington-Nile Local School District (Scioto County)
Weathersfield Local School District (Trumbull County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111

Auditor Yost Announces Auditor of State Award Recipients

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400

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

Area 20/21 Workforce Investment Board (Ross County)
Bristol Local School District (Trumbull County)
Brookville Local School District (Montgomery County)
Gallipolis City School District (Gallia County)
LaBrae Local School District (Trumbull County)
Noble Local School District (Noble County)
Ohio Valley Employment Resources (Noble County)
Rossford Exempted Village School District (Wood County)
Waverly City School District (Pike County)
Youngstown Community School (Mahoning County)

The entity must file timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single Audit findings or questioned costs;
The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

o Ethics referrals
o Questioned costs less than $10,000
o Lack of timely report submission
o Reconciliation
o Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit
o Findings for recovery less than $100
o Public meetings or public records

A full copy of these audits may be found online.

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Contact:
Carrie Bartunek
Press Secretary
614-644-1111