AUDITOR NEWS
Auditor Highlights Popular Annual Financial Report, A Concise Snapshot of Fairfield County Governmental Finances
The Fairfield County Auditor is pleased to highlight the Popular Annual Financial Report during Sunshine Week. Popular Annual Financial Reports are short summaries of the County’s financial activities. Dr. Carri Brown, County Auditor, stated “These reports aim to inform the public about the County’s financial condition, without excessive detail or the use of technical terms. Some items of interest include the list of top taxpayers and employers within the county.”
Press Release: March 14, 2024
Auditor’s Office Releases Credit Card Skimmers Public Service Announcement Video
The Weights and Measures Department of the Fairfield County Auditor’s Office has released a public service announcement (PSA) highlighting how to spot skimmers at gas station pumps.
Press Release: March 12, 2024
Final Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV)
Deadline is April 1st
The final Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) deadline is quickly approaching. The deadline to file an initial or renewal application is Monday, April 1st. As of Wednesday, March 6, 2024, over 92% of property owners in the CAUV program have returned their applications.
Press Release: March 6, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Updates Levy Estimator Tool for March 19th 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. A tutorial on how to use the updated online tool is attached.
Press Release: February 22, 2024
March 2024 Levy/Ballot Issue Fact Sheets
- Clearcreek Township Road and Bridge Improvements Ballot Issue
Clearcreek Township is placing a 0.5 mill replacement levy on the ballot March 19, 2024. This replacement levy for road and bridge (snow) improvements is for a period of 5 years. Collections for the replacement levy, if passed, will begin in 2025. - Basil Joint Fire District Ballot Issue
(Liberty Township & Village of Baltimore)
The Basil Joint Fire District is placing a 4.5 mill additional levy on the ballot March 19, 2024. This additional levy is for fire protection and is continuing. Collections for the additional levy, if passed, will begin in 2025. - Walnut Township Fire Protection Ballot Issue
Walnut Township is placing a 2.6 mill additional levy on the ballot March 19th, 2024. This additional levy is for fire protection and is continuing. Collections for the additional levy, if passed, will begin in 2025.
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.
Heritage Tour Homes
March Map
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, 2022. The report has been judged by an independent panel to meet high standards for financial reporting.
Press Release: February 22, 2024
CAUV and Solar Map
As of February 15, 2024
County Auditors’ Association of Ohio Holds Leadership Summit in Pickerington
A statewide leadership conference for the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio was held in Pickerington on February 7. County Auditors and their deputies participated in seminars about positive communication, leadership principles, advocacy, and strategic planning. There are follow-up activities planned to continue the leadership discussions and to develop networks of support. Included with this release is a photo of some of the attendees of the conference.
Press Release: February 13, 2024
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 9, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Highlights Tax Adjustments to be Reflected in June 2024 Mailing
Today, Dr. Carri Brown, Fairfield County Auditor, announced information about property tax adjustments for bills that will be mailed in June of 2024 for residents in the city of Lancaster.
Press Release: February 9, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Participates in Project to Support Statewide Parcel Data Management
The Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce its participation and support in a statewide parcel data management project. The Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program (OGRIP) is a statewide parcel project that is a comprehensive effort to collect, standardize, and make accessible geospatial parcel and basic assessment data from all 88 counties in Ohio for all levels of government. The objective of this data collection is to create a single, standardized statewide dataset using authoritative data maintained by each county. The resulting dataset is now available to county and state stakeholders, and the data is of particular interest to realtors, surveyors, and GIS professionals.
Press Release: February 1, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Highlights the 1801 Map of Refugee Lands
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is highlighting the 1801 Map of Refugee Lands in its map room. The 1801 map is a copy of an original map crated by Elnathan Scofield. It includes the names of refugees from the Revolutionary War.
Press Release: January 25, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Appointed to Serve on Ohio’s Commission on Continuing Legal Education
Fairfield County Auditor, Dr. Carri L. Brown, has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Ohio to serve on the Commission on Continuing Legal Education. She will be serving a three-year team beginning in January of 2024 and concluding in December of 2026.
Press Release: January 18, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Draws Awareness to On-line Property Tax Estimator
Auditor Brown stated, “If a citizen would like to estimate the amount of tax associated with a home in a specific taxing district, this tool can be helpful. The tool uses 2023 tax information for payments in 2024, and the citizen can select a specific market value. We are getting good feedback about the tool from people who are considering buying a home or making significant improvements to their home.”
Press Release: January 16, 2024
Local Food Pantries Benefit from Dollar General Settlement
Two local food pantries will share $9,587, a portion of Ohio’s settlement with Dollar General. Dollar General agreed to pay Ohio $1 million because the retailer was not charging the correct or displayed price when customers paid at the register. Attorney General David Yost dedicated $750,000 of the settlement to support food banks throughout the state.
Press Release: January 11, 2024
Fairfield County Auditor Announces 2023 Weights and Measures Excellence Awards
The Fairfield County Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Weights and Measures Excellence Awards. Five businesses throughout Fairfield County were recognized for their exemplary customer service, dedication to fairness in the marketplace, and excellent accuracy with Weights & Measures.
Press Release: October 3, 2023