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Poland Local School District awarded Auditor of State Award for Fiscal Year 2024

Portrait of CFO Janet Muntean next to a framed Ohio Auditor of State Award certificate, with large bold text reading 'Auditor of State Award' and Poland Schools branding in the background.
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POLAND, Ohio - Poland Local School District has received the Auditor of State Award for its excellent performance in the state audit. The award is presented "for excellence in financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ended 2024." Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber has signed, "The citizens you represent are well-served by your effective and accountable financial practices."

This marks at least the fifth time since 2016 that the district has received this recognition, a testament to an ongoing commitment to excellence. Congratulations to CFO/Treasurer Mrs. Janet Muntean for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the Bulldogs!

Ohio Auditor of State Award with seal and medal sticker. The award is signed by Keith Faber.

Ohio Auditor of State Award (presented by The State of Ohio & Keith Faber, Ohio Auditor of State)

Ohio Auditor of State Award

presented to

POLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

This award is presented for excellence in financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ended 2024.

The citizens you represent are well-served by your effective and accountable financial practices.

The Auditor of State’s office presents awards to public entities that meet specific criteria during their financial audit.

Eligible entities that receive this 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 on the GAAP accounting basis.
  • 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:
    • Ethics referrals
    • Questioned costs less than the threshold per Uniform Guidance
    • Lack of timely report submission
    • Bank reconciliation issues
    • Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance
    • Findings for recovery less than $500
    • Public meetings or public records issues
  • The entity has no other financial or other concerns.

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