Lake County Ohio Auditor Office

Auditor Yost Releases Special Report on Open Enrollment

Open enrollment can boost a school district’s revenue if managed carefully but may result in a financial loss if associated costs and policy decisions are overlooked, Auditor Yost said in a special report released today.

Audit: ODOT Could Save $3.5 Million with Data-Driven Improvements

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) could save up to $3.5 million annually by replacing outdated structures with more efficient facilities that are more strategically located, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Northmont City Schools Taking Steps to Save $626, 500

The Northmont City School District (Montgomery County) could save more than $2.2 million by adjusting staffing, benefits and bus levels, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Coventry Local School District Could Save $1.8 Million

A performance audit of the Coventry Local School District (Summit County) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost identified more than $1.8 million in potential savings, mostly by reducing the number of open enrollment students it accepts. The district admits the most open enrollment students in the state.

Ohio EPA Performance Audit Released

More than $3.7 million in potential savings were outlined in a performance audit of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

ODOT Performance Audit Released

Additional efficiencies in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) fleet operation could save more than $1.7 million, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

$708, 000 in Potential Savings at Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools

A nearly $450, 000 projected deficit could be transformed into a $1.8 million surplus by reducing size to meet peer, regional and industry averages at Cardington-Lincoln Local School District, according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit

Interim Report Part Three: Capital Investment, Planning and Budgeting

Strategic investments into cabins and campgrounds within Ohio’s state parks could generate more than $3.3 million in average annual returns and $3.8 million in one-time cost avoidance, according to an interim performance audit report of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Performance Audit

Interim Report Part Two: Fish Hatchery Operations

Taxpayers won’t find themselves on-the-hook for wasteful spending at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Fish Hatchery Operations, according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Final ODJFS Performance Audit Report Released

Total Savings Surpass $47.5 Million

Fighting Medicaid fraud on the front end could save Ohio nearly $30 million, according to the final performance audit report of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS).

Performance Audit Digs Deep Into Workforce Development

One workforce development area spends 97 percent of its funds on direct services to clients, while others spend as little as 41 percent, according to an interim performance audit of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Performance Audit Supports "Project SHARE"

Barnesville, Union Local Consider Sharing Treasurer

Sharing a single treasurer or superintendent or both at the Barnesville Exempted Village and Union Local school districts is supported by a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Another $7.4 Million in Possible Savings Found

Fourth ODOT Performance Audit Interim Report Released

As much as $7.4 million could be saved by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) by mowing grass less often, as outlined in the performance audit interim report released today.

Interim Performance Report at Ohio Job and Family Services

Identifies Nearly $17 million in Savings

More than $10 million could be saved annually by cutting the number of supervisors at the state Department of Job and Family Services (JFS), according to an interim performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Performance Audit Identifies Savings for Fostoria

Controlling the cost of employee benefits could save more than $200, 000 annually for the City of Fostoria (Seneca County) according to a performance audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Performance Audit Finds $1.6 million in Savings for Gallipolis

Improving water treatment infrastructure and contracting out services at the Village of the City of Gallipolis (Gallia County) are among nearly $1.6 million in potential savings identified in a performance audit report released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Township Cash Payments $12, 000 More than Allowed

Although Ohio law permits townships to pay employees cash in lieu of health insurance, Goshen Township (Clermont County) exceeded allowable amounts for such payments by nearly $12, 000, according to an audit released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Auditor Yost Recommends Changes in ODOT Fuel Use

Implementation Could Save Taxpayers $800, 000 Per Year

Taxpayers spent an extra $3.3 million over the last four years to pay for ODOT’s mandated use of biodiesel fuel in its vehicles, according to a performance audit interim report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

Auditor Yost Offers London Schools Ways to Save

A performance audit prompted by the London City School District’s (Madison County) fiscal caution status identified more than $1.3 million in potential savings, according to the report released by Auditor of State Dave Yost today.

Auditor of State Releases Performance Audit

Commends Overall Operations; Offers Recommendations for Improvement

In the first audit of its kind since the passage of legislation earlier this year authorizing performance audits of state agencies, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today that the performance audit of his office is now complete

Cincinnati Gives Green Light to Performance Audit

Department of Public Services to be Audited

Auditor of State Dave Yost praised the Cincinnati City Council for their unanimous, bipartisan vote yesterday to authorize a performance audit to “skinny down” the city’s Department of Public Services.

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Seeks Guidance to Prevent Fraud

Performance Audit Recommendations Released Today by Auditor Yost

“Strong financial controls are the foundation of strong organizations and build safety for public money, ” Auditor Yost said. “I commend the leadership of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for requesting this review.”

Performance Audit of Graham Local Schools Released

More than $1.4 million in savings recommended

“I am delighted the administration at Graham Local Schools has already implemented many of the recommended savings from this performance audit, ” Auditor Yost said. “In times where schools must cope with dwindling dollars, it’s encouraging that the district is being proactive in “skinnying down” operations to ensure its fiscal health for the future.”

Performance Audit of the Auburn Career Center Released

More than $300, 000 in savings recommended

“Efficient and effective operations was the goal of this performance audit, ” Auditor Yost said. “With these results, the Auburn Career Center has the tools it needs to better serve students and taxpayers alike.”

Performance Audit of Delaware City Schools Released

More than $1.2 million in potential savings identified

More than $1.2 million in potential savings were identified in the performance audit of the Delaware City School District released today by Auditor of State Dave Yost.

L.E.A.P. Fund Application Process Now Open

Applications Available Online

Contract for Performance Audit of the Auditor of State’s Office Awarded