Feb 8, 2021
Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Washington County Auditor’s Office was awarded an Auditor of State Award for the audit conducted in 2020, for Fiscal Year 2019.
Eligible entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:
¯ The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System and in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles);
¯ The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings or questioned costs;
¯ The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:
Meetings
¯ The Board of Directors for the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority will meet at 7:30 a.m. today. This meeting is open via conference call. For call-in information, email info@seohioport.com. Agenda will be provided.
¯ The Marietta City School District Board of Education will hold a special board meeting virtually at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The public is asked to join the meeting on Facebook Live. A link will be provided on the district website. Items to be discussed include: 2021 consolidation update, Marietta Middle School roof, bus routing software and resolutions for levy options for the district.
¯ The Washington County Family & Children First Council Meeting will be held virtually at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Those wishing to participate virtually are asked to contact Cindy Davis at fcfc@suddenlinkmail.com or call 740-376-7081.
Nomination papers are now available for those interested in running for the Ward 3 seat on the Washington City Council.
Nomination papers can be found at the Washington County Auditor’s Office for Ward 3 residents, as a special election for the office will be held on March 2nd. The nomination petition filing deadline is February 5th, and the petition must be accompanied by an affidavit of candidacy and should be filed with the Washington City Clerk. Nomination papers and additional information can also be downloaded from a link here, or you can call the auditor’s office with any questions at 319-653-7714.
Meetings
¯ The Board of Directors for the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority will meet at 7:30 a.m. today. This meeting is open via conference call. For call-in information, email info@seohioport.com. Agenda will be provided.
¯ The monthly board member meeting of the Franciscan Meals will be held at noon Thursday at Shoneys in Marietta. Members may show up at 11:30 a.m. for lunch before the meeting. The discussion will continue on volunteers and deliveries of meals.
¯ Reno Water and Sewer District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Friday to discuss the increases of water and sewer rates from the City of Marietta. The regularly scheduled board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 19. Both meetings will be held at the Reno Water office, 170 Mount Tom Road. The public is welcome to attend. Safe distancing will be practiced and masks are requested.