Ohio § 705.09
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 705.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.09.
The legislative authority of a municipal corporation shall choose an auditor, who
shall keep an accurate account of all taxes and assessments, and of all money due
to, all receipts and disbursements by, and of all assets and liabilities of the municipal
corporation, and of all appropriations made by the legislative authority. The auditor shall, at the end of each fiscal year, and more often if required by
the legislative authority, audit the accounts of the several departments and officers
and shall audit all other accounts in which the municipal corporation is interested. The auditor may prescribe the form of reports to be rendered to his department,
and the method of keeping accounts by all other departments, and he shall require
daily reports, showing all money received and the disposition thereof, to be made
to him by each department. The auditor shall, upon the death, resignation, removal, or expiration of the term
of any officer, audit the accounts of the officer, and, if the officer is found indebted
to the municipal corporation, the auditor shall immediately give notice thereof to
the legislative authority and the village solicitor or city director of law, and the
latter shall forthwith proceed to collect the indebtedness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 705.09
What does Ohio Revised Code § 705.09 cover?
Section 705.09 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 705.09?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 705.09 apply to my situation?
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