Village of West Alexandria cited by Ohio Auditor’s office
By Anthony Baker - abaker@aimmediamidwest.com
An audit of the Village of West Alexandria alleges multiple anomalies, including a finding for recovery in the amount of $3,326.
Anthony Baker | The Register-Herald
WEST ALEXANDRIA Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber issued a press release detailing the results of an audit of the Village of West Alexandria on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The audit, which covers the years 2017 and 2018, uncovered multiple anomalies, including a finding for recovery in the amount of $3,326.
A finding for recovery is issued when public funds are determined to have been misspent or misappropriated, according to information on the Auditor of State’s website. Penalties, late fees, and interest charges levied by state agencies are an example of unnecessary expenditures which do not serve a proper public purpose, and may result in a finding for recovery.
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COLUMBUS Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office released the 2019 financial audit of Van Wert County, which cited multiple findings, including three findings for recovery totaling $3,526.
The report highlighted instances where the lack of internal controls led to mishandling of public funds.
Keith Faber
During the audit period, the Treasurer’s office was responsible for collecting funds for various county departments, as well as collecting real estate tax payments. The office prepared a daily cash summary sheet, which totals pay-in receipts, processing real estate and other tax payments and balancing the cash drawers. The Treasurer’s office was also responsible for depositing cash received.