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Fiscal

The Franklin County Auditor serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the county and is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all money received by and paid out of the county treasury. The auditor's fiscal staff processes revenue, budgetary, accounts payable and payroll transactions. The sufficiency of cash balances to cover expenditures is closely monitored.

Financial Reporting

The County's financial year end is December 31. The annual financial reports are issued by June 30 of the following year.

County Finances

The county auditor prepares statements that report the balance of money in the treasury and depository to the credit of each fund at the end of each month.

Unclaimed Funds

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Financial Services

The Financial Services Section coordinates the distribution of tax dollars, establishes key tax rates, and certifies tax levy amounts before issues are placed on the ballot.

Budget Commission

Under Ohio law, the main role of the Franklin County Budget Commission is to review the tax budget of every political subdivision within the county.

Estate Tax Filing

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Financial Transparency Portal

Franklin County Open Finance

Franklin County's financial transparency site provides the public with easy access to Franklin County's expenditure, budget, and payroll information for the current fiscal year, and the last 4 fiscal years (click the link above to access). This interactive website can be used to search details of county expenses, budget, and payroll by agency, category, and vendor or employee. The financial data within this site covers every level of governmental finances, from total spending by fiscal year to individual vendor payments.

Financial Reports

The Financial Reporting Department generates and distributes daily and monthly reports to county agencies and departments, providing detailed and summarized information about financial activity. Financial Reporting also compiles and publishes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This report reflects the financial position of the County and the results of its operations. A second report, the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), is more "user-friendly," providing information about the county in a clear and concise format.

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Awards

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The financial records for nearly 40 county agencies are compiled by the Fiscal Services Division into the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ACFR is published each year, audited by the Auditor of State, and submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for award consideration.

The GFOA has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial reporting to Franklin County every year since 1983.

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting

In an effort to enhance communication with the residents of Franklin County, the Fiscal Services Division also publishes a Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR supplements the ACFR, translating the technical information into a more "user-friendly" format.

The county has received the GFOA's Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting every year since 1995.