Transparency

Why the information?

The City of Ashland, Ohio strives to provide the Citizens of Ashland with an open flow of information about the operations of the City, and to help develop healthy active participation with our residents. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code, the Finance Division has provided reports and links below in an effort to better inform and to assist the flow of information.

Proposed Water & Sewer rates

City of Ashland Checkbook 2019 Tax Budget

Week Ending Trial Balance Week Ending Cash Statement Week Ending Purchase Orders Weekly General Fund Graph

July Month Ending Trial Balance July Month Ending Cash Statement July Month Ending Purchase Orders

Yearly State Audits

The City is audited annually by the State of Ohio Auditor's Office or an independent auditing firm, contracted by the State Auditor's Office to perform the audit. The City produces an annual GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). These reports are prepared to better inform investors of the financial condition of the City. Following review by State, the reports are issued according to the guidelines set in Ohio Revised Code 117.11.

For your review and consideration, attached are the Yearly CAFRs commencing with 2009 up to the most recent report available, along with each year's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

2016 CAFR 2016 Certificate

2015 CAFR 2015 Certificate

2014 CAFR 2014 Certificate

2013 CAFR 2013 Certificate

2012 CAFR 2012 Certificate

2011 CAFR 2011 Certificate

2010 CAFR 2010 Certificate

2009 CAFR 2009 Certificate

Additional Audits