Lake Erie West receives Ohio Auditor of State Award for fiscal year 2025

Lake Erie West Regional Council has been recognized with the Ohio Auditor of State Award for its fiscal year 2025 audit, which covers the period ending June 30, 2025.

The Auditor of State Award is presented to public entities that demonstrate excellence in financial reporting and accountability. To qualify, organizations must submit timely financial reports prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and receive a clean audit with no significant findings, material weaknesses, questioned costs, or other financial concerns.

According to the Ohio Auditor of State's Office, only about 10 percent of the nearly 4,200 audits it conducts annually receive this recognition.

This year’s award marks 16 consecutive years that Lake Erie West has received the Auditor of State Award.

"This recognition reflects a year-long commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of the public resources entrusted to us," said Sandy Spang, Executive Director of Lake Erie West. "I want to recognize the outstanding work of our finance department throughout the audit process. Together, they help ensure that local, state, and federal funding is managed with the highest level of integrity and care for the communities we serve."

Lake Erie West manages and administers funding that supports transportation, environmental, water quality, economic development, and other regional initiatives throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The Auditor of State Award underscores the organization's commitment to sound financial management and public trust.