Westerville Earns Auditor of the State Award with Distinction

The City of Westerville has earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction for excellent financial record keeping and reporting. The award is the highest award offered by the Auditor of State’s office, presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet certain criteria of a “clean” audit report.

City of Westerville Finance Director Lee Ann Shortland says the recognition affirms the core principles of Westerville fiscal management.

“The management of our financial resources paired with detailed, accurate reporting is a priority and responsibility we take seriously in Westerville,” said Shortland. “It shows the City meets financial standards that only about 20 percent of municipalities in the state of Ohio achieve.”

The Auditor of State’s office, one of five independently elected offices in Ohio, is responsible for auditing more than 5,600 state and local government agencies. The office provides financial services to local governments, investigates and prevents fraud in public agencies and promotes transparency in government. For more information, visit https://www.ohioauditor.gov/.