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State auditor honors Summit County fiscal officer
Published: September 28, 2015
Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE recently announce d that the Summit County has qualified for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.
The award is given to the top 5 percent of local governments that have demonstrated exemplary financial reporting and serve as a standard for accountable government.
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost presented the award to Fiscal Officer Scalise last Friday.
“Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments,” Yost said. “Summit County’s dedication to accountability is evident.”
The Summit County Fiscal Office is tasked with preparing all internal and external financial reports for the county. Under the direction of Scalise, it successfully invests and safeguards over $1 billion annually.
“Receiving this award confirms our commitment to excellent financial management,” Scalise said. “My office has created many internal controls and written policies to ensure all monies processed are accounted for to the penny, daily.”
To qualify for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, entities must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s Office in the form of a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). The reports are required to meet specific criteria and receive a clean audit.