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Ohio Auditor of State
| Ohio Auditor of State | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2013 FY Budget: | $72,318,701 |
| Term limits: | Two consecutive terms |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 4 years |
| Authority: | Ohio Constitution, Article III, Section 1 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder | |
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| Name: | Dave Yost |
| Officeholder Party: | Republican |
| Assumed office: | January 10, 2011 |
| Compensation: | $109,985 |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | November 4, 2014 |
| Last election: | November 2, 2010 |
| Other Ohio Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
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Current officeholder
The current officeholder is Dave Yost. He was first elected in 2010.
Authority
The state Constitution establishes the office of the auditor of state in Article III, Section 1:
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The executive department shall consist of a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and an attorney general, who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, by the electors of the state, and at the places of voting for members of the General Assembly. |
Qualifications
The state Constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of auditor in Article VX, Section 4:
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No person shall be elected or appointed to any office in this state unless possessed of the qualifications of an elector. |
- resident of Ohio
- a qualified elector
- at least 18 years old
Elections
According to Article III, Section 1 of the state Constitution, the auditor in Ohio is elected every four years, in mid-term election years. For the auditor in Ohio, 2010, 2014, and 2018 are election years.
Term limits
The auditor is limited to two successive terms of four years. An individual may seek another term in office after a period of four or more years has elapsed.
Vacancies
Article III, Section 18 of the state Constitution addresses vacancies in state offices. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints a successor to serve until the next general election in an even numbered year that occurs more than forty days after the seat becomes vacant.
Duties
The auditor of state serves as a watchdog, ensuring the state and its more than 5,600 entities are using resources efficiently and effectively. The office conducts both fiscal and performance audits of:
- all public offices in Ohio
- cities
- counties
- village
- townships
- schools
- state universities
- public libraries
- state agencies, boards, and commissions
Divisions
- Administration
- Audit
- Legal
- Local Government Services & Performance Audit Sections
- Policy & Public Affairs
State budget
The budget for the Auditor of State in Fiscal Year 2013 was $72,318,701.[1]
Compensation
In 2010, the Ohio Auditor of State was paid an estimated $109,554 according to the Council of State Governments.[2]
See also
External links
- Ohio Office of State Auditor
- Ohio Office of State Auditor's Resource for Smarter, Streamlined Government
References
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