Section 3316.042 | Performance audits of school district.
The auditor of state, on the auditor of state's initiative, may conduct a performance audit of a school district that is under a fiscal caution under section 3316.031 of the Revised Code, in a state of fiscal watch, or in a state of fiscal emergency, in which the auditor of state reviews any programs or areas of operation in which the auditor of state believes that greater operational efficiencies or enhanced program results can be achieved.
The auditor of state shall conduct a performance audit of a school district that is under a fiscal caution, in a state of fiscal watch, or in a state of fiscal emergency if requested by the state superintendent of public instruction.
The cost of a performance audit conducted under this section shall be paid by the department of education.
A performance audit under this section shall not include review or evaluation of school district academic performance.
Available Versions of this Section
- April 10, 2001 – Senate Bill 345 - 123rd General Assembly [ View April 10, 2001 Version ]
- September 28, 2016 – House Bill 390 - 131st General Assembly [ View September 28, 2016 Version ]
- October 3, 2023 – Amended by House Bill 33 - 135th General Assembly [ View October 3, 2023 Version ]