Citizen Police Academy

The Oakwood Public Safety Department is accepting applications for its Citizen Police Academy (CPA), Sept. 11 through Nov. 13, 2019. The CPA will consist of a 10-week curriculum educating the participants about the functions of the Oakwood Public Safety Department. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday starting Sept. 11 at the City Building, 30 Park Ave.

Representatives from the Oakwood Safety Department will instruct a different subject each week with the goal creating greater understanding of modern policing and its challenges, and an introduction to fire prevention.

Topics to be covered include: Safety Department Orientation, Patrol Operations, Traffic Enforcement, Use of Force, Evidence Collection, and Fire Prevention / Education.

The CPA is free of charge, and class size is limited to the first 12 applicants. Applications will be processed as they are received. Applicants must be an Oakwood resident or employed in the city of Oakwood, at least 21 years of age and pass a limited background check. Automatic disqualifying criteria would include any prior felony conviction, sex-related offense, or conviction for a defined misdemeanor crime of violence.

Chief Alan Hill stated, “The purpose of this program is to create a unique opportunity for citizens to better understand the job of a public safety officer and also serve as a way for Safety Department personnel to hear the needs and expectations of the community.”

Applications can be obtained at the Safety Department or on the city’s website, www.oakwoodohio.gov. The deadline to register is Aug. 16.

For additional information about the CPA, please contact Captain Kevin Pruszynski at 937298-2122.

RIVERSIDE Commission openings

The City of Riverside appreciates the many volunteers who serve on the boards and commissions of the city. These residents of Riverside who serve on these commissions provide valuable input and recommendations to the Riverside City Council.

Citizens seeking an opportunity to play a more active role in the community can do so by submitting an application for appointment to a board or commission. Applications can be either downloaded for printout or filled out online at www.riversideoh.gov/ government/boards-and-commissions.

In August, a number of vacancies will need filled for the Health and Safety Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Both Health and Safety and Parks and Recreation members serve three-year terms. Meetings are held on a monthly basis at the City of Riverside municipal building with established dates and times.

More information on each of these boards and commissions and activities they encompass can be found by visiting the above referenced web address.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Auditor awards

Recent financial audits of the following entities by Auditor of State Keith Faber has returned a clean audit report. Their record keeping has qualified them for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

■ Tri Cities North Regional Wastewater Authority (Montgomery County)

■ City of Painesville (Lake County)

■ Great Parks of Hamilton County (Hamilton County)

■ Westerville School District Library (Franklin County)

■ City of Beavercreek (Greene County)

■ City of Rossford (Wood County)

■ Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (Franklin County)

■ City of Fairborn (Greene County)

■ City of Grove City (Franklin County)

■ City of Willoughby (Lake County)

■ City of Blue Ash (Hamilton County)

■ Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (Hamilton County)

■ City of Lakewood (Cuyahoga County)

■ City of Northwood (Wood County)

■ City of Pickerington (Fairfield County)

■ Cuyahoga County Public Library (Cuyahoga County)

“Accurate bookkeeping is a critical component of efficient government,” Auditor Faber said. “These governments have shown their commitment to saving taxpayer’s money, and I am proud to present them with this award.”

The Auditor’s Office presents the Auditor of State Award with Distinction to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report:

■ The entity must file financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office by the statutory due date, without extension, via the Hinkle System, on a GAAP accounting basis and prepare a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report);

■ The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings or questioned costs;

■ The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to:

■ Ethics referrals

■ Questioned costs less than the threshold per the Uniform Guidance

■ Lack of timely report submission

■ Bank reconciliation issues ■ Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance

■ Findings for recovery less than $500

■ Public meetings or public records issues

■ The entity has no other financial or other concerns. SUBMITTED