FAQs
What is the importance of online audit reports?
Ohioans can conveniently review the financial information of units of state
and local government such as schools, cities, counties, etc., to see how their
tax dollars are being spent.
How do I search?
You can search by the name of the government such as "City of Columbus," by
type of government, such as a "school district", by type of report such as a
"performance audit", by county of origin, by fiscal year covered by the audit
*, by the year the audit was released, or by the day that the audit was
released.
*For biennial audits, search under the later year.
How far back can I go?
The website will contain audits and other reports issued after January 1,
2000. Reports issued prior to January 1, 2000 are not accessible online but are
available in hard copy by calling 1-800-282-0370 or by submitting an on online
e-mail inquiry through our Online Audit Search.
What if I want to check a particular section of the audit?
Each report contains bookmarks which lead directly to the section desired,
such as the compliance section.
Do I need special software to search?
Audits can be viewed through a standard Acrobat© Reader™ program. A link on
the search page allows for you to download the most updated program within
minutes.
Can I still get a current audit in hardcopy form?
Yes, any audit will be made available by mail by calling 1-800-282-0370 or by
submitting an on online e-mail inquiry through
our Online Audit Search.
What kinds of audits and other reports are available?
- Financial - Annual or biennial reviews of the financial activity, legal compliance and fiscal controls of a government. Issued for the nearly 5,000 units of state and local government.
- Special - Reviews of questioned transactions to determine if fraud, waste or abuse has occurred.
- Performance - Reviews assessing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government business operations or programs.
- Provider - Reviews of Medicaid provider services to determine compliance with program regulations.
- Fiscal Analysis - Financial forecasts, fiscal watch/emergency review.