AUDITOR NEWS

Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri Brown, Appointed to National Editorial Board
Dr. Carri Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, has been appointed to the national editorial board of the Journal of Government Financial Management, a publication of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Her term will begin on July 1, 2025, and run through June 30, 2028.
Press Release: April 9, 2025

Islands of Buckeye Lake
May Map of the Month

May 6th Election Fact Sheets
The purpose of these fact sheets is to inform voters how a levy will impact them from a financial point of view. These fact sheets do NOT a take a position on the proposed levies.

• DD Fact Sheet
• Bloom Township Fire & EMS Services Additional Levy
• Buckeye Lake Village Police Protection Additional Levy
• Greenfield Township Additional Levy for Road and Bridge Improvements
• Hocking Township Fire and Emergency Services Additional Levy
• Bond Issues for School Districts in Licking and Pickaway Counties
• Walnut Township Local School District – Emergency Renewal Levy

Fairfield County Auditor Updates Levy Estimator Tool for
May 6th Election Levies
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of an updated tax levy estimator tool on the Auditor’s Real Estate website.

• Levy Estimator Tool Info

Fairfield County Auditor Releases “Role of the County Auditor” Fact Sheet
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce a new fact sheet detailing the role of the County Auditor. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the codified responsibilities of the Auditor’s Office.
Auditor Role Fact Sheet

Fairfield County Awarded Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Fairfield County for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Press Release: March 31, 2025

CAUV Factsheet
The deadline to submit CAUV applications is Monday, April 7th.
CAUV Details

CAUV Fact Sheet

Vendor License Application Fee Increase
With the passage of House Bill 366, the one-time fee for applying for a new vendor’s license will increase to $50. This change is effective April 9, 2025, as announced by the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Press Release: March 21, 2025

Fairfield County Auditor Receives TechCred Grant
The Fairfield County Auditor recently received a “TechCred” grant from the state of Ohio for employees to obtain technical credentials. The state program is designed to improve workforce knowledge in Ohio, no matter what industry the employees are working in because technology is having an impact on businesses throughout the state.
Press Release: March 20, 2025

Dr. Carri L. Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, Earns National “Excellence in Government Leadership” Award
Dr. Carri L. Brown, the County Auditor in Fairfield County, Ohio, has been awarded the 2025 Excellence in Government Leadership Award by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) for her visionary

leadership and exceptional contributions to governmental accounting. She received this prestigious recognition at the national AGA conference held in Washington, D.C., on February 20, 2025.
Press Release: February 20, 2025

Homestead Program Participants will be receiving a letter; A response is needed ONLY if there are changes
Fairfield County residents who participate in the Homestead program for property tax reductions in the state of Ohio will be receiving a letter in the mail from Dr. Carri L. Brown, County Auditor.
Press Release: February 3, 2025

Fairfield County Auditor’s Employee Earns Human Resource Management Certification
Rachel Elsea, Communications Officer and Deputy County Auditor, recently earned a Society for Human Resource Management certification. The SHRM certification is a credential that demonstrates an individual’s proficiency in the field of human resources. The credential is designed for professionals who perform HR-related duties, such as implementing policies, interacting with employees and stakeholders, and performing everyday functions.
Press Release: January 23, 2025

Curt Truax Promoted to GIS/Map Room Manager with the Fairfield County Auditor
Dr. Carri Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Curt Truax to the position of Deputy Auditor – GIS/Map Room Manager. With 23 years of dedicated service and extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems and mapping, Curt has proven himself as an invaluable asset to the county and its operations.
Press Release: January 16, 2025

Fairfield County Awarded Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri L. Brown, learned today that the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Fairfield County with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This award is based on the production of the annual comprehensive financial report for the year ended December 31, 2023. The report has been judged by an independent panel to meet high standards for financial reporting.
Press Release: January 14, 2025

Real Estate Tax Relief for Seniors and 100% Disabled Veterans Available through County Auditor
Homeowners aged 65 and older or those who are permanently and totally disabled may qualify for Ohio’s Homestead Exemption for property tax relief.
Press Release: December 16, 2024

How to Make Address Changes?
Mailing Address Changes:
A request to change a mailing address can be made online.
Just the Facts: May 15, 2024 

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