Ohio HB248 revises Auditor of State law, including education requirements for county auditors and fiscal officers.

Ohio HB248 revises the law regarding the Auditor of State, including education requirements for county auditors and fiscal officers. It mandates that county auditors complete at least sixteen hours of continuing education during their first term and at least eight hours annually thereafter. Fiscal officers must complete at least six hours of initial education before assuming office and at least two hours of ethics instruction. The bill also outlines procedures for auditing public offices and specifies conditions under which competitive bidding is not required for certain purchases.

Ohio HB248 revises Auditor of State law, including education requirements for county auditors and fiscal officers.

Ohio HB248 revises the law regarding the Auditor of State, including education requirements for county auditors and fiscal officers. It mandates that county auditors complete at least sixteen hours of continuing education during their first term and at least eight hours annually thereafter. Fiscal officers must complete at least six hours of initial education before assuming office and at least two hours of ethics instruction. The bill also outlines procedures for auditing public offices and specifies conditions under which competitive bidding is not required for certain purchases.