9.12 Auditor of State

The auditor of state ensures the financial accountability of Ohio’s state and local governments. A key part of this work is conducting financial audits, which are reviews of government accounts to make sure public money is spent legally and properly.

The auditor also performs performance audits, often at the request of state leaders, to evaluate whether agencies are operating efficiently and using resources wisely. In addition, the auditor provides technical assistance to local governments and can impose fiscal oversight on communities or agencies that fail to meet financial standards.

Reference

Sracic, Paul A. and William C. Binning. 2015. Chapter 4 – The Ohio Executive Branch in Ohio Government and Politics. Washington DC: CQ Press.