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This edition features a video about the roles and responsibilities of the Auditor's Office, with several familiar faces throughout. We also share recent community involvements, a special spotlight on the graduates of the Auditor's Office families, and a Memorial Day tribute honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

A useful resource if you have questions about property taxes: we cover Ohio's Property Tax Reform policy with an informational video, a property tax breakdown, and key county charts. In honor of National County Government Month, we highlight the services our office provides — plus staff community involvement, promotions, key dates, and the Adoptable Dog of the Month, Kayak!

This edition looks a bit different: we share a recent award for our finance team, how to report property damage, a new lodging tax collection partnership, and information about the earned income tax credit. March is Certified Government Financial Managers Month — Auditor Brown offers to mentor community members pursuing CGFM status. Be sure to meet Blaze, the adoptable dog of the month!

Property taxes have been top-of-mind lately. This edition shares in-depth information on your property taxes — including voter-approved millage and inside millage for the county as a taxing district — plus Board of Revision deadline reminders and what to include when filing a complaint. We also highlight the Inspector's Seal used by our Weights and Measures team and recent team activities.

As we begin 2026, we share information about Ohio Property Tax Reform: what has changed, why it matters, and when you'll see it. We also explain the Board of Revision's property valuation complaint process, announce the Map of the Year winner, and share important reminders and what's ahead in the New Year.

Season's greetings! In this edition we share highlights from 2025 in our Year in Review, a status update and reminders about dog tag licensing, Notary Fraud Alerts, and information about the Legal Help Center in our county. Be sure to vote for the Map of the Year, meet two new team members, and enjoy some fun moments from our holiday celebration.

This edition shares information about dog tag licensing, along with important legislative updates on property tax relief and the OHPERLA Training. Be sure to view the Fairfield County Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees and Medal of Honor Recipients.

We share informational fact sheets for the four political subdivisions with property tax levies on the general election ballot, and highlight CAUV recoupment — what it is and how it works. You'll also find a fact sheet on the many roles of the County Auditor's Office, recent community involvements, and important dates.

This edition features the 2025 Excellence in Government Achievement Award, received with several team members, and a flier with the County Auditors' Association of Ohio's recommendations for property tax reform. We also share our Map of the Month, recent happenings, and community moments — and invite you to vote for our scarecrow, Gertie, in the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows.

This edition addresses an important matter in our community: the 2025 property valuation update in Fairfield County — and why it isn't just about numbers, but people. Auditor Brown shares an op-ed, "Valuing More Than Property," reflecting on the county's 70,000+ parcels and the families behind them. We also highlight our Map of the Month, a Cause We Care About, and details of the Fairfield County logo.

This edition contains important information on the Sexennial Update, including the in-person and phone meetings available in the coming weeks, plus an FAQ on the reappraisal process. We also share our latest Map of the Month, a Cause We Care About, and staff activities — and acknowledge the recent flooding in our community with gratitude to our safety officials and neighbors.

This edition shares important details about the sexennial update arriving in mailboxes soon, the release of our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and a handy new Map of the Month. In community connections, we recognize the DeMichaels' long-time leadership of the Salvation Army, and introduce our team through photos and stories of how we connect with our community.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — we spotlight the importance of seeking support, including Fairfield County's locally-staffed crisis line available 24/7. We also answer common questions about the sexennial update, share Auditor Brown's appointment to the national editorial board of the Journal of Government Financial Management, GIS updates, and the latest Map of the Month.

This edition recaps our involvement in Ohio University's Expo and Annual Grant Writing 101 Seminar, and the Southeast Ohio CAAO quarterly meeting we hosted on April 11. We also share Election Day reminders, a variety of community connections, staff introductions, and important dates coming up in May.

This month was filled with celebrations recognizing outstanding individuals — including the We Rally & We Rise Women's Conference, Celebration of Possibilities, and a new Service Spotlight feature. We also share updates on the Vendor License Application, Online Lot Split Program, the Board of Revision complaint deadline, the CAUV application deadline, a Cause We Care About, and our Code of Ethical Conduct.

We highlight March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and share about a prestigious National Excellence in Government Leadership Award. This edition also covers office communications — including the recent Homestead mailer, the Board of Revision complaint deadline, what constitutes a community authority, and more — as we look ahead to Sunshine Week, March 16-22.

As we start the new year, we share staff news — a promotion, a farewell, and a new team member — along with a prestigious award from the Government Finance Officers Association and an announcement of new technology. We also announce the Map of the Year winner and share several pieces of information and what's ahead in the New Year.

This edition shares important information about real estate tax relief for seniors and disabled Veterans, our 2024 Year in Review, and reminders about dog tag licensing, our virtual dog show, and coloring contest. Be sure to vote for the Map of the Year, and enjoy team highlights, recognitions, and accomplishments.

This edition shares information about dog tag licensing, our virtual dog show, and a coloring contest. We recap our recent trip to the CAAO Conference, highlight our Board of Revision process and an article on Enterprise Resource Planning, and spotlight our office's seven on-staff notaries and the services they provide.

This month we enjoyed the Fairfield County Fair and the Circleville Pumpkin Show — find more photos inside! Auditor Brown received the Excellence in Government Leadership Award from the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). You'll also find a Then and Now Fact Sheet (2015 to today), information on three programs that can lower your property tax bill, team recognitions, and recent local events.

In this edition you’ll find our newly published CAUV Fact Sheet and an Auditor of the State Award signaling the highest standards in audit reporting. We also recognize our payroll professionals, share fact sheets for the upcoming November election, and announce some special initiatives from our staff. >

This newsletter includes an update about the recipients of the annual Weights and Measures Awards. We also unveil our renovated Little Library thanks to Nick's son, Parker, a team United Way Day initiative, and some fun places our logo has traveled over the last month! We also have a great Map of the Month and some back-to-school photos from our employee families and share about our summer potluck. >

Several updates are shared in this newsletter, including the ACFR/PAFR report releases, a new lodging tax webpage, a breakdown of revenues by source from a county-wide lens, a recap of the Tax Review Council and more. >

Several updates are shared in the June 2024 newsletter, including a recap of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Summer (ASFMRA) Conference attended by one of our team members, a summary of our evening call center, a historical Map of the Month feature, information on our upcoming events, and more. >

With the start of summer and school ending, the May 2024 newsletter contains information about an evening call center we're hosting to give residents an opportunity to get property tax questions answered outside of regular office hours. In addition, we're sharing information about the Owner Occupancy Credit program, Ohio's tax finder, "The Finder", and proposed solutions from the County Auditors' Association of Ohio to help lessen the burden of property tax increases for millions of Ohioans. >

April is such an exciting time of year, as we wrap up school, plan special celebrations and prepare our plans for the summer. Speaking of celebrations, the Fairfield County Auditor's Office is excited to share two special recognitions we received recently. First, an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Financial Officers Association. And second, a recognition we are incredibly proud of, the Auditor's Office was voted #1 in "The Best Places to Work" in the Fairfield County Community's Choice Awards! >

March was an exciting month, with hints of spring weather and several great events in our community. A group from our team enjoyed the 2024 Celebrate Women Event, which you can read more about in this edition. We have several updates to share with you in this newsletter, including our newest video PSA on recognizing and avoiding credit card skimmers at gas station pumps. We also share information on the Board of Revision process and deadline, how to recognize and report fraud, a recently awarded TechCredit grant, and more. You'll also see the many fun places that our logo has traveled over the last month! In addition, we recently launched an online survey, designed for public agencies and elected officials to inquire about the possibility of developing a financial leadership academy for entry-level and higher financial positions within local government. Before moving forward with this concept, we want to gauge interest on such a training and gather feedback on the structure and timing of the prospective program.> >

Auditor Brown shares several updates with you in the newsletter, including information on the Board of Revision Online Case Files, Board of Health apportionments, levy fact sheets, tax information, and more. In addition, we share some initiatives our team has been working on, as well as what we are looking forward to in the coming weeks. If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County's Pi Day fundraiser in the article below. Our team is excited to participate! >

To start off the year, we are pleased to welcome two new team members to the Auditor's Office, who we introduce in the article below. We also announce the winner of the 2023 Map of the Year. Thank you to all who voted! You will also find information about the Board of Revision Process, our Online Property Tax Estimator Tool, our January and February Map of the Month, a special map we have onsite in our map room, and more employee highlights. As a reminder, the deadline to purchase dog tags is Jan. 31. You can learn more and purchase online here. >

In this edition of Auditor's Ledger, we share a reminder about dog tag licensing and our virtual dog show. We also wish Randy Carter farewell as he joins a new role in Fairfield County. And, we celebrate Carter Corcoran for his recent certification. We also share information about the effect of development on assessed valuation, which we hope you find helpful. Additionally, please be sure to take the opportunity to vote on your favorite map from this year! >

In this edition of Auditor's Ledger, we share information about dog tag licensing and our virtual dog show. Be sure to check out the spotlights on our team members, Linda and Amanda. We also share some exciting events and initiatives our office has been involved in recently, including a finance in-service training, GIS Day activities, and a donation drive. Additionally, please be sure to take the opportunity to vote on your favorite map from this year! >

In this edition of Auditor's Ledger, we are sharing our 2023 Year in Review document, featuring an article from our BOR Administrator, Linda O'Toole, Esq., about the Board of Revisions process, and introducing Making Numbers Count: a new in-service for individuals who support the financial and payroll processes of the county. In November, we celebrate National Accounting Month and honor our local Veterans for their service and sacrifice. We're sharing a new map of the month for November, as well as a couple previous maps that seem to get a lot of interest this time of year. Next month, you'll have the opportunity to vote on your favorite map! Finally, we are sharing some photos that capture the good times had at the Fairfield County Fair. >

We enjoyed seeing many of you at our inaugural Real Estate Summit this month, which you can read more about in this newsletter. Our team is also eagerly gearing up for the Fairfield County Fair, returning October 8 - 14. Be sure to check out some fun facts about our local fair in this newsletter. In this edition, we also congratulate this year's recipients of the Weights and Measures Awards of Excellence, and introduce two new team members. You will also find information on the recent completion of the 2022 Fairfield County Financial Audit, our October Map of the Month, some of our recent community involvements, and more! In addition, The Auditor's Office recently shared our Code Of Conduct, which emphasizes our commitment to excellence and professionalism. >

In this edition of the newsletter, we share the top ten taxpayers in Fairfield County, information on our Internal Control Manual, a reminder about the approaching deadline for special assessments, and our September Map of the Month. We also introduce our Financial Systems Director, Bev Hoskinson, share a Grandparents Day reflection, and highlight some team updates! >