Auditor Rick Jeffrey and the accounting staffs of every Erie County department were presented with the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction by Scott Sands, Northwest Regional Liaison for Auditor of State Keith Faber.
It states: “This award is presented for excellence in financial reporting related to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ended 2024. Your exemplary reporting serves as the standard for clean, accountable government, representing the highest level of service to Ohioans.”
Receiving this Award with Distinction for a “clean” audit report occurs in less than 5% of government entities. Auditor Jeffrey thanked and recognized all the county accounting staff for their continued diligence and hard work to yearly achieving this award during his year-end accounting meeting.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ERIE COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION
The Erie County Budget Commission will hold a special public meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30 am., Erie County Office Building, 247 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor Chambers, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
The subject of the meeting will be to discuss the status of the voted levies of the Erie MetroParks for the collection year 2026 as it relates to the Metropark’s proposed 2026 budget, and to take any action if necessary.
BY ORDER OF THE ERIE COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
In compliance with Section 5715.17 O.R.C. the Erie County Board of Revision gives notice that the Real Estate Valuations for tax year 2025 are now complete and open for public inspection. Taxpayers can review their 2025 valuations payable in 2026 at the Erie County Auditor’s Office, 247 Columbus Avenue #210, Sandusky, Ohio or by accessing our website https://auditor.eriecounty.oh.gov Complaints against a valuation or assessment will be heard by the Board of Revision at times established by the Board.
Richard H. Jeffrey
Erie County Auditor
419-627-7746
The Erie County Auditor's Office will closed for the following holidays
* Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 & Thursday, December 25th, 2025 Christmas.
Richard Jeffrey was privileged to attend a talk by Coach Jim Tressel.
SCCS students have accomplished participating in the Team Tressel Challenge. Pictured from left to right: Coach Tressel, Rep. DJ Swearingen, Mr. Jeffrey and Mr. Wikel Head of SCCS.
Yearly Weights and Measures Inspection
Yearly weights and measures testing for liquid propane delivery trucks guarantees that customers are getting what they pay for. Erie County Auditor Richard Jeffrey and Erie County Engineer Eric Dodrill collarborate with their staff to ensure this important testing is done anually. Staff also pictured is our Commercial Appraiser, Engineer's Office Highway Roads Superintendent and Sheriff's Office Weight Enforcement Officer.
2025 Vendor's License Fee Increase
As a result of the passage of the House Bill 266, the one-time fee for applying for a new vendor's license is now $50.
