Chapter 9 – The Governor & Other Executives

9.12 Auditor of State

The Auditor of State ensures the financial accountability of Ohio’s state and local governments. This role involves conducting financial audits to assess the legality and propriety of expenditures. The Auditor also performs performance audits upon request to evaluate the efficiency of state operations. Additionally, the Auditor provides technical assistance to local governments and can impose fiscal oversight on entities 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.

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