Audit
Ohio Auditor of State
AOS
73/100
Summary
The Ohio Auditor of State is independently elected statewide to a four-year term and is a constitutional officer. The office audits all state agencies, counties, cities, and school districts in Ohio.
Independence Scorecard
73/100
Moderate
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | Impeachment only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ohio Constitution, Article III, Section 1 (Auditor); Ohio Revised Code Chapter 117
- Citation
- Ohio Const. art. III, § 1; Ohio Rev. Code §§ 117.01-117.55
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
State agencies, counties, cities, school districts, and other public offices