COLUMBUS, Ohio — Auditor of State Keith Faber announced on July 26, 2024, that several local entities have been honored with the Auditor of State Award for their exemplary financial reporting. Among the awardees is the Earnhart Hill Regional Water and Sewer District from Pickaway County.
The Auditor of State Award recognizes local governments and school districts for achieving a “clean” audit report, which signifies outstanding financial management. Recipients must meet stringent criteria, including timely filing of financial reports, adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the absence of any significant audit findings.
The Earnhart Hill Regional Water and Sewer District’s receipt of this award highlights its commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility. The district, serving the Pickaway County community, was acknowledged for its meticulous financial practices and clean audit report.
Other notable award recipients include:
- Adams County Regional Water District (Adams County)
- Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation (Cuyahoga County)
- Delaware County Transportation Improvement District (Delaware County)
- Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority (Franklin County)
- The Arts and College Preparatory Academy (Franklin County)
- Northern Ohio Rural Water (Huron County)
- City of Norwalk (Huron County)
- Fairport Harbor Exempted Village School District (Lake County)
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (Lucas County)
- Ohio Housing Authority Property and Casualty, Inc. (Mahoning County)
- Western Reserve Local School District (Mahoning County)
- Ohio Transit Risk Pool (Medina County)
- City of Oakwood (Montgomery County)
- Gem City Career Prep High School (Montgomery County)
- Ravenna City School District (Portage County)
- South Central Ohio Job and Family Services (Ross County)
- Memorial Hospital of Union County (Union County)
- Vinton Metropolitan Housing Authority (Vinton County)
- BORMA Inc. (Wood County)
Auditor Faber praised these entities for their dedication to financial excellence and public accountability. “Achieving a clean audit report is a significant accomplishment that reflects the commitment of these organizations to effective financial management and transparency,” Faber said.
Full copies of the audit reports are available for public viewing online at the Auditor of State’s website via the Search Audit tool at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/search.asp
