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.
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 an annual 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.
Additional Audits
2022 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2022
2021 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2021 Certificate
2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2020 Certificate
2019 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2019 Certificate
2018 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2018 Certificate
2017 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2017 Certificate
2016 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2016 Certificate
2015 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2015 Certificate
2014 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2014 Certificate
2013 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2013 Certificate
2012 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2012 Certificate
2011 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report 2011 Certificate