July 28, 2005
Auditor of State Betty Montgomery presented Clermont County, under the direction of County Auditor Linda L. Fraley, with the Auditor’s Award for the County’s exemplary 2003 Annual Financial Report. No citations were reported in the audit for the year ending December 31, 2003.
"I applaud Auditor Fraley and her staff for presenting a clear and thorough report of the County’s finances", Montgomery said. "Fewer than five percent of all the agencies we audit are eligible for today’s award. That says a great deal about their commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars."
Montgomery also noted the county received the Award of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for 2003. This honor is given to government agencies that publish a comprehensive financial report according to a strict set of standards.
Montgomery’s office is responsible for auditing nearly 5,000 units of state of local governments. She is committed to cutting costs, improving efficiency and reducing fraud, waste and abuse.